If you work 40 - 50 hours a week in a full-time W-2 job I'm not sure how this would create a conflict with claiming that you meet the 500-hour material participation rule provided you are completing the hours that count toward material participation. 

@Bryan HarveyJust realize they provide high returns but it’s my understanding your investment is an unsecured loan.

@Stephen Karathomas The values of mobile homes and what you can pay for them depend on the area(s) you're working in.

Even if the rental has a decent cash flow with additional flood insurance, we're still not sure we want to take on that risk as we are out-of-state investors (planning to move back to KY in the future, but not now) and we don't like that it will potentially bring down the perceived value when we try to sell it in the future.The seller has never lived there and has not provided any information on if it has flooded before or not. 

It is hard to beat the appreciation, cashflow, tax benefit and the hedge it provides against inflation. 

For full time management rates can range from 20-30% of gross revenue depending on the level of services provided.

J Scott, one of the more respected authors/authorities on BP, provides scenarios in which wholesaling can be done legally and ethically.  

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A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.

@Jim LynchSome typical minimum tenant screening requirements look like the following, but it depends on your market:-Renter has a gross monthly income of 3x more than the monthly rent-Minimum credit score of 650-Renter must have no prior evictions-No felons (or other notable criminal history)There are a number of different tenant screening softwares out there such as Zillow Rental Manager, TransUnion SmartMove, etc.Be sure to complete an employment verification by contacting the renter's employer and confirm the details they shared with you, landlord verification (if they have a previous landlord), credit check, and background check.