To further complicate my situation, my hours are long and unpredictable, and my internet capabilities are limited.

Here's an internet photo of the floor:And here's a link to one type, there are many options out there:http://www.thebuilderdepot.com/redwmahog6x36.html?

I just graduated, and I'm ready to concentrate on RE - so here I am!

There are legal definitions that come from or are adopted by IRS Code, "Investor" is one of them, so is "Operator" after 6 years on BP, I've come to accept the popular term of "investor" in social interactions on the internet, how we use the term, but the true meaning remains as the Code sets out.Doing a sandwich lease is perfectly fine, if allowed by state law or it isn't prohibited, I doubt sub-letting a residence would be. 

I attended one of those " Give me Thousands of Dollars and I'll tell you how to search the internet for cheap houses and investors" workshops, hoping to have an epiphany, and found myself leaving after 50 minutes of sales pitch. 

I have not selected a new property but did start looking via the internet recently.

Get on Internet or realtor that may specialize in that mobile home comunities..

I know there are lots of free resources on the internet I can use, that's where I could use your help.

Just like they don't want too much concentration with one borrower or industry, you should not want too much concentration with one lender.  

A simple zoning change (the city will almost always approve down zoning) will net you a few extra $100kIn Milwaukee I am way more open to it, but again the area I buy in has a high concentration of 2-4 unit properties so it is socially acceptable to live in an apartment vs a house and a SFH only rents for $100-$200 more