One thing you can do, other than checking for state licenses, incorporations, etc. is to check the public records to see how many mortgages are recorded in their name.  

Big difference, selling the park is commercial and the D-F won't apply.Dealers have different restrictions as to DF search for DF related posts by Ken Rischel, he's the compliance expert here on chattel liens and parks.As to RTO, the are specifically addressed in the SAFE Act which was incorporated by DF and ARE covered transactions.

The SAFE Act was later incorporated into the Dodd-Frank Act, so it's alive and well requiring compliance.The guy you need to speak to, IMO, about MH financing is @Ken Rishel who has a compliance operation specifically for MH dealers.

Is the house in an incorporated area, or just the county?

If by using the standard purchase agreement what are some good assignment verbiage can I incorporate without scaring off the seller?

I am also thinking of incorporating Real Estate Investment services for my future clients.

Bottom line- how do I incorporate creativity and fees into the lease to cover maintenance and other times unique to having a elderly couple in the rental?

But I was salary, no matter how much I worked I made the same amount, its taken almost 3 years of not being in corporate America to unlearn (and I still battle them every day) the BS ideals they preach there, and I'm certain if I had gotten into a sales roll from the beginning I could have used that combined with my work ethic to bank way more cash by the time 2017-2018 rolled around to start investing.  

She earns a good living and has excellent credit but since she incorporated herself 2 years ago, the numbers worked against her when trying to get an approval.

Of course, at times, you may have damage above and beyond the security deposit.There are many "little things" such as this to incorporate in your business.