In CA (at least in the markets I invest in) going to MLS is a waste of time.Perhaps if you refer to my website in my signature, you will find some more information on the other questions you asked.Another factor I would like to point out to you: Inventory, even for the top dog REO listing brokers, is very low right now and even I am having difficulties getting enough leads to acquire rehb flips.

That's why 75% of my portfolio is in Champaign, IL and around the University of Illinois 45-50k students growing, large hospitals, and one of oldest and top "Kraft factories" that the legend Warren Buffett loves because Champaign, IL is "central USA" for distribution hub! 

An additional factor I would like to consider in my relocation decision is the potential I will have to build wealth through buying and renting out houses.

Invest in those factories in Asia -- higher risk, higher reward in times of downturn.

You do have a great benefit being able to qualify for a VA loan, 0% down and credit is not a big factor.

OK, there is a downturn in the economy, a nearby factory shuts down and you've got 4 families that didn't make their payment. 

The real deciding factor is not so much the math but rather what goal you are trying to achieve (return on your investment vs a home).

Appreciate the help :)If you absolutely cannot run it as an AirBnb yourself, then the kind of person you make the agreement with is obviously the biggest factor.

But whether or not the applicant thinks the owner is uptight for doing this should be a non-factor.

A mobile home is any factory home built before June 14th, 1976.2.