I would hope to really be looking for opportunities in the fall of next year and close in 2026 or sooner.

Don't fall in love with the interest rate.

The desire for 10% down comes from maybe being able to do it this fall instead of three years from now--financially it might not make sense, but extra time with family is priceless.

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I don't know where you fall, but if you are aggressive, then there are lots to choose from (more than 100 deals a month) and they are very easy to locate.

I was hoping the perfect solution would just fall from the sky.

Will the rent and RE values fall?

Combine that with rates that are near high for this century.  3 things could solve this 1) RE prices fall (that would be bad for me) 2) rents increase a lot without RE prices increasing similarly (this would be bad for tenants) 3) rates fall a lot.  

Those who fall under this category prioritize the BRRRR over all else.

You can look at a mobile home and see it as an easy rental with new carpet, trim and some paint but there are other bigger uglier expenses that can come up.Roof Replacement, soft floors (water damage) in kitchens and bathrooms- most floors are particle board, exterior door replacement (special order), underbelly insulation falling, bad hot water tanks with rotten floor underneath (real joy), bad windows (water again), bad bloated siding (water), water damaged base frame around perimeter of home, cracked tubs (special orders) and frozen pipes (Good luck finding a plumber to come work on a mobile home- they do not exist).