I started investing there because of the price points- but I realized the area isn't for the weak of heart. I

@Grant Fosheim you sound like a man after my own heart. I

@Ryan Landis @Brian Serina @John Arendsen @Mary Ann Casey @James Paine It seems there is a general consensus, and I've taken it to heart. I

Our strategy is VERY high risk/reward, and definitely not for the faint at heart.. I

A diet coke, royal farms

2) Are there ways to creatively and expeditiously grow capital for FTHB that wont require me to resort to a diet of rice and beans and lifestyle of coupon clipping for the nest 24 months?

For the park I just purchased the lender required me to have $500K reserves and that's after putting $2.1mm down to buy it.Yes, you are in over your head with THIS particular park.If you can find an EXPERIENCED equity partner that can show a history of successful park operations of similar sizes and use that relationship to build your experience portfolio that would be the best scenario if your heart is set on this park.

The note space is a fantastic place to invest your money that will provide you with hearty financial gains along with the opportunity to do something socially responsible and save some houses.

But I know without a doubt that Real estate investing is where my heart is!

For example. if my intention was to live in the new property and then the day after closing I have a change of heart, I do not think that would amount to fraud.