BiggerPockets has some pro tools that let you see rent to price ratios and other cool stats, I use this to check out various markets and which seem to have better/worse profitability.

Double check financing before making an offer.

Definitely checking out all my options. 

Be sure to check with your lender to confirm their specific criteria regarding the property's condition.In short, fixer-uppers can qualify for DSCR loans, but the property either needs to be producing rental income or have a plan to do so after renovations.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

You picked a great community to join.. have you checked out local comps to gauge the market vibe yet?

I wanted to check in and ask how the investors in Redding are doing during these times?

Quote from @Sherry McQuage: Make sure to check the zoning to make sure mobile homes are permitted there; check for any hazardous waste designation for the area; will you need to have the parcels surveyed out in order to sell the size you intend? 

Check out this recent thread on LLC’s, it’s pretty eye-opening that of all the very experienced investors on here, with centuries of investing experience combined, the consensus was that LLC’s are not needed for most investors:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/926/ Of course gurus will tell you that you need one before you even have a single property, because it makes them sound smart.

Hey Christine, I recommend checking Columbus.