Quote from @Joseph Gozlan: No, California laws kill California malls...Here in the Dallas metro, retail is thriving!

Zandi said the added cost would be even greater for Americans with lower incomes or credit scores."

Florida is a unique state for MHP law and the insurance has gotten very expensive there too.I recommend checking out @Frank Rolfe's mobile home university content if you haven't already.

A lawyer might be able to answer this better, but most rentals fall under fair housing laws (there are exceptions) and that protects against discrimination based on familial status which means children or someone who is pregnant.

Will look to refi next year and get all our cash back (have 1 year left on generous seller financing)Failure: still battling a tenant eviction industrial property, costing me money (I can afford) but time and my energy (not a great use)A ha moment: just to focus on higher equity slugs into fewer deals, the law firm is #1 for me2025 goal: complete exit, closing Jan 9, keep making offers, grow the law firm with less billables

Our pet deposit is non-refundable which is what I generally would recommend (assuming your state and local laws allow that).

Nice, but confusing.Our situation: FICA for kids turning 18 while working for us.So, the only thing we can conclude so far is that the age definitions in the tax law are wildly inconsistent and unclear.

@Gene D StephensAdverse possession laws vary by state. 

I also enclose below the text of the relevant section for ease.https://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2020/553.79QUOTE(14) A building permit for a single-family residential dwelling must be issued within 30 working days of application therefor unless unusual circumstances require a longer time for processing the application or unless the permit application fails to satisfy the Florida Building Code or the enforcing agency’s laws or ordinances.UNQUOTEThe previous link to the City of Cape Coral citizens portal lets individuals see permit details for a specific property address, the progress with applications, and if not using a private provider the status of inspections.  

I am an attorney in New York and New Jersey and for the past 15 years worked my way up and became an owner/partner in a multi-state law firm.