I know it won't help if 100 mile an hour winds come like in LA, but perhaps it could be a start..??

I know they would be worse off refinancing at today’s rates even if they could find an alternative lender able to lend on older mobile homes.

Most agency loans will expressly forbid such an arrangement, so if they found out, the odds of having the loan called would be very high. 

Drywall, for instance, is an art, you can't just watch a YouTube vid a become an expert. 

It allows you, the wholesaler, to transfer your rights to purchase the property to an investor.

It would be a way of leaving an inheritance that's all wrapped up in an income producing bow. 

Will be attending an RAL Academy next month.

@Holly Thorsen see above for potential challenges tapping your equity in the rental.You only need 5% down for a regular mortgage, 3% down for an FHA mortgage - so why don't you have the funds?

For someone new to real estate investing that wants to do long term rentals, do you recommend starting off in an area close to them/an area they're familiar with or someplace that will give them the best return even if it's out of state. 2.

The properties have unique advantages accruable to an investor who is willing to do their homework and take calculated risks.