How are rehab costs calculate for mobile homes? Like a SFH? It would seem it should be lower.  

My initial instinct would be to call up some reputable contractors and pick their brains for a few minutes about this.

I am looking for a reputable realtor that understands the STR market. 

If you are a contractor offering a competitive price and have a good reputation or you know someone that you have used from before and have had a good experience, please let me know.

Also, North Linden (having so many tradespeople) has a reputation for being harder for contractors to make money in..

I've heard of people in IT working remotely and customer service agents; but how can someone with a background in manufacturing and an associates in admin get started?

From your recommendations on PM, contractors, banks, inspectors...etc...people will see that you know the area, recommend good, solid and reputable companies and will keep coming back to you to purchase the property from you. 

I am looking for a reputable GC in the Memphis, TN area who can handle a full gut renovation project of a multifamily building with 100+ units.

Obviously in a perfect world it could be real estate related, however manufacturing is a good way to make a good wage and most have overtime opportunities.

When I don't know something I just look it up from reputable sources online and also quite a few of my college roommates work in finance and can get answers on things like Libor nuances for example.