As for location and price of this future deal, I am flexible based on the merits of the deal, although preferably I would want this deal to be within a 50 mile radius of Enterprise, AL and under $1million listing price.Here is a question to kick off this discussion: What are the advantages and disadvantages you have encountered of investing in real estate while also serving active duty? 

I don't mind paying a little more to a contractor to have to "deal" with this type of financing since I know it isn't exactly ideal, but not willing to pay what I seem to be encountering so far.

After that, the standards of manufactured homes increased and each one has a HUD sticker installed in the home as identification. 

They cash flow very well with one property taking in $2,425 a month ($29,100 annually) and the other $2,245 a month ($26,940).I’m actually surprised at the hurdles I’m encountering trying to get someone to loan against these properties, even at a 50% LTV (conservative estimates are each building is worth $225k - $250k).Some of the more common objections I’ve heard are:“We don’t loan to out-of-state owners.”

They've encountered this more than you have, and they know how to make you comply.

Hopefully you have kept documentation of previous conversations with this client because this response tells me that this may not be the first time you've encountered this type of behavior from them. 

Contact the HOA and find out what criteria they request when they encounter such tenants (and/or buyers).2.

I have encountered situations where people just financed a primary home, and few months later, they got a new job and have to relocate and ended up applying for a new primary home mortgage).

Has anyone else encountered this?

What if I had encountered this seller, he appeared completely competent and about his wits, and he wanted to sell this property to me.. but didn't want to consult with an attorney, or a realtor, or a family member before proceeding?