So I also will have to  make sure I am careful in where I invest - start small and then branch out to county to state to region to nation (it is a vision that I am shooting for).As to a business plan, without giving me any private info from yours, but how or what exactly did you target as your goals, albeit financial and/or investment deals that would be reasonable to reach when starting off? 

There are many examples of the mirror opposite in business deals:Very slick package,lots of hair gel talk and dressInterested in profitabilityNetwork-oriented and presented as valuableHOWEVER...that translates into: absolutely no common sense business acumen 72 hours for email turnaroundExternalized anger at others when needs are unmet.Constant need to "own" every aspect of their business which makes it, by default, impossible to ever "automate" by focusing on the business vision

This is the basic info, but that lack the vision....The vision starts with fact that it is located right across the street form a very prestigious college.

You have a wonderful vision for a unique new service or special product.

I was really hoping to try mobile home investing this summer but now I don't know what to do :cry: While I have been in the real estte business both as an attorney and a principal for 40 years, and have been peripherally involved in a couple of gated communities, I have never executed on "making a market" in these.The opportunity to buy very low and sell veryn high 100% financed seems obvious, but "feet on the ground" would be needed.

First I found the right people (peers and colleagues) to surround myself with in order to get to that mindset, and then I had to hire the right people to implement my vision.

Most stagers will also offer color consultations with a pulled together design vision for an affordable flat rate.BUT, more than anything, what will truly be the most helpful to you and give you the confidence in your own decisions is to get 'The book on flipping....' and 'The book on estimating.....' from the menu above, so you can focus on the things you need to, and do those things well.

Its difficult for many buyer's to have a vision of spaces past what exist.

Adjust accordingly).2) Only one chance to make a first impression - (For the relatively low cost of sod & some staging, maybe worth it to help potential buyers see your vision). 

I always encourage my clients to show up to properties with a contractor they trust or if they are experienced to come walk the properties with me to verify that we are seeing the same kinds of repairs needed and have a similar vision for the scope of work.