I want to combine sensitivity with urgency, without being accusatory toward the homeowner.  

Now that I cut my teeth in a market where I could afford to lose my money (but didn’t) CA has never looked as good to me as it does now.

There is a rehabber here that bought a house with about 60K worth of retaining wall that was unpermitted, he thought he could permit it no problem then found out because it was a biologically sensitive area he couldn't permit and also was going to have to spend about 75K to remove the walls and re-establish the habitat to the pre-wall condition .

Our last 3 deals actually would have been snatched up on the market for over $1M what we paid so managing those relationships is key.Can't speak too much to self-storage though I believe there is a higher price sensitivity with newer inventory so you really need to know your market and make sure that no one can come in and build something nicer a few miles away.All the best!

A rehabber doesn't care about the condition because they are fixing the home, so they are probably more price-sensitive.

@Nixon Vayupak  ARV is meaningless in most small mid west towns.. sales can take years and or never happen... its worth what your paying for it.. and only probably profit if you sell it to another CA investor who does not really know the score..rule of thumb in these towns retail sales at those price points are rare as hens teeth.. by that I mean homeowner sales.and investors simply back into the deals wanting the 2 % rule and in those areas 3 to 5% rule..

The market in Mpls is very competitive and highly time sensitive right now so being comfortable and 100% ready to move when the right property comes along is key.

I'm pretty worried about this as if I can envision a local portfolio lender sinking their teeth in once that fixed rate period concludes.Anybody have any tips on mobile home financing/re-financing in general?

these need to be accompanied by Cease and desist orders.. the fines should have some teeth 1k fine is not going to stop a wholesaler unless there is the risk of future Much higher penalty if caught again. 

If I could, I would...but it's like pulling teeth....Now, if YOU know somebody who covers Fl, GA, AL, and MS, or one in each state, Id like to talk to them....In the meantime, let me ask everybody this....As investors yourself, why not cut out the middleman, get your own license, put in the year or two experience required by your state, get your broker's license, and sell them to yourself?