Rates may still be high, but sometimes they’re more flexible with repayment options than a mortgage refi.Family Loan Structure: Since you have an existing interest-free loan from family, you could talk to them about restructuring or even adding onto it, if they’re open to it.

Always good to see how each sponsor is structuring their deals as well. 

The new people don't know and they are the business target.

He ensured that the structure, HVAC, plumbing, and electricity were well-maintained, and rarely had anyone coming in for maintenance fixes.

I wonder how they are structuring these ? 

All too typical park owner who took all the profit out of the park without reinvesting in the business then wants to sell you the potential he was too cheap to invest in. 

Since this is a short-term flip, the IRS usually sees it as active income, but if your role is truly hands-off, there might be a way to treat it differently.Have you thought about how you’re structuring the deal?

The marketing/advertising firm, aka RE broker, is not the expert in building codes, zoning, structural engineering, neighborhood safety, etc.As a prudent investor, always do your own due diligence or you'll end up being (unitentionally) misguided by a RE broker's information.  

My plan was to purchase a lot and build a foundation, bring in a doublewide/manufactured house. have it placed on foundation and have a structural engineer reclassify it as fixed real estate. then, I would refinance. 

Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan (Dauphin County, PA)Loan Purpose: Permanent Financing (Refi & Acquisition)Loan Proceeds: $1,000,000 - $7,500,000Loan Sizing: 70-75% LTV; 1.30x DCR (Small Market) Amortization: 30 YearsLoan Term: 5-10 Year Term (Fixed), 10 or 20 Years (Hybrid ARM)IO Term: Partial Term IO (70-75% LTV; 1.30x DCR); Full Term IO (60% LTV; 1.45x DCR)(Small)Rate Types: Fixed & Hybrid ARMRate (Est): 6.10%-6.60% (Assumes Mission Driven)Rate Lock: Rate Lock @ ApplicationNon-Recourse: Non-Recourse w/ “Bad Boy” CarveoutsPrepayment: Standard - Greater of YM or 1.00%Flexible Prepay: Flexible Options – Stepdown & Extended Open/Par PeriodsRate Buydowns: Yes – Rate Buydowns Available Up to 2.00%Assumable: Yes – Assumable LoanCash Out Refi: Yes – Cash Out Refi OKFannie Mae Small Loan (Dauphin County, PA)Loan Purpose: Permanent Financing (Refi & Acquisition) Loan Proceeds: $1,000,000 - $9,000,000Loan Sizing: 80% LTV; 1.25x DCR (Nationwide Market)Amortization: 30 YearsLoan Term: 5-30 Year TermIO Term (PTIO): Partial Term IO @ 80% LTV; 1.25x DCR IO Term (FTIO): Full Term IO @ 65% LTV; 1.35x DCR Rate Type: Fixed RateRate Lock: Rate Lock @ Loan CommitmentRate Structure: Treasury Yield + SpreadRate (Est.): 6.50%-6.75% (Assumes Mission Driven)Non-Recourse: Non-Recourse w/ “Bad Boy” CarveoutsPrepayment: Yield Maintenance; 1.00%; 3 Mos Open @ ParFlexible Prepay: Flexible Prepayment Options Available Escrows: Taxes, Insurance, Replacement ReservesRate Buydowns: Yes - Rate Buydowns Available Up to (1.25%-2.00%)Assumable: Yes – Assumable Loan Cash Out Refi: Yes – Cash Out Refi OK