Modular homes are typically constructed at a manufacturing plant or facility, in 3 or more pieces, and then transported to a permanent site on a flatbed truck to be assembled on a permanent foundation.

If you are using the vehicle to make deliveries or transport tools and materials to a construction site. 2.

I used to own a taxi/limousine company and literally I got 90% of my information on getting started directly from the Department of Transportation. 

Interested to get advice on what range of discount people have seen on properties that are adjacent to loud public transportation.

It is the third largest MSA in PA (~650K residents, ~875K projected by 2040), 68th in the entire USA. 4.4% Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate in January (Decrease of 1 percent over the year), which is better than the total USA.Jobs and incomeJob growth was 0.9% over the year.Job growth in the past 5 years has been particularly high in Healthcare & Social Assistance (5,758 jobs or 12% growth) Transportation & Warehousing (4,567 jobs or 32% growth), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (3,877 jobs or 54% growth) according to the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC).

EnergyNo state taxesPro-businessPanama CanalPort citiesCoastal areaFarming area (farming was huge last year)Cheap foreign laborTech hub (Austin)Conservative politicsReligious coreHighway access (transportation)Centrally locatedYouthful and energetic (Austin, Dallas)Higher ed (UT, TCU, A&M, TSU, Baylor etcEducation (13-15 students per class)Cultural significance (New dream state)Affordable housing (American dream)Raw landSports (hunting, fishing, racing, NFL etc.)Theatre and artsPoliticsThis is not all inclusive but Texas ranks high or top in all of these areas compared to other states.

Factor in garages, yards, off-street parking, proximity to public transportation, school district, etc.....Good luck!

This is why I work at BiggerPockets and why I save everything I can and learn as much as I can so that I can invest in real estate and rapidly make that a dominant source of income.And, I believe that for many people starting out on this journey, this comes down to being smart with the biggest parts of their spending - namely housing and transportation.

My particular criteria: under 100K sfh or 2-4 unit multifamily in B/C areas that require light rehab, 5%+ cap rate that meets the 1% rule, properties close to public transportation and colleges preferred. 

A real estate agent with require that to show you opportunities.Start identify communities and neighborhoods that have strong transportation back to the City (Train & Bus)Evaluate the rents for 1,2,3 Bedrooms to match up with your search when evaluating properties.Let me know if you have any questions.Regards,Joe Scorese