You probably want to also bring a yellow legal pad to take notes with, and a smart phone to take pictures. 

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Lonnie deals (buy cheap for cash, sell for profit and finance) initially, may buy pads in the future.

First they have the MHP, which rents out pads to people with MHs.

Modulars are built with 2x4's (Cavco offers the option to upgrade to 2x6's and IMO is the best modular home maker). just like a house and can be placed on a pad.

I’ve found the all-star type experiences realtors generally have plenty on their plates but usually know someone a little newer who is looking to pad the Rolodex.

I own over 800 pads and I can tell you our average stay is close to 5 months so that makes SBA loans very difficult. 

Is the pad under the carpet still in good shape and just the carpet needs replacing??

I have added an RV pad with full hookups to rent out.  

I'm not sure I'd get excited about it but your knowledge of the market and the situation may provide more insight.If you are not experienced in renovating homes, I would probably pad your numbers a little, especially on a home that's sitting vacant.