You should never let someone into a unit without written evidence that you have authorization to do so from the lessee. 

Appreciation is never part of the cash on cash calculation.FWIW, I would talk to a CPA before turning an appreciated home into a rental. 

Rule of thumb: I've been told "Never fall in love with a property".

I have never had to send money before a closing and neither should you.

End of the year. 

The agents I have worked with have not really been a source of off market deals but that doesn't mean that it can't happen.

Does anyone recommend knowledge sources on building a mobile home parks (websites, books, organizations, plans, etc..). 

Their commercials seem higher quality than the no on prop 33 commercials (who have similar budgets but from much more sources).Hopefully voters educate on this and strike down this proposition for the third time. 

A PMC is the ONLY one that will deal daily with your property.Here's some copy & paste advice on hwo to screen PMCs:Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Unlike banks, which offer limited loan options, brokers have access to a wide network of lenders, including niche and non-traditional financing sources.Here’s what they do:Assess your financial situation to determine your borrowing power.Compare multiple loan products to find the most favorable terms.Negotiate rates and terms with lenders on your behalf.Guide you through the application process, ensuring you meet all requirements.Example: Suppose you have a lower credit score or unconventional income sources.