So far, we have shortlisted Columbus, Orlando, Indiana, Vegas and Rochester.we live in Toronto and we really would like to connect with people like us who already started their journey to know about their experiences and insights of investing in the US! 

I would love to know the outcome of all who have posted or have experience completing a transaction with them.

You can also contact a local alcoholics anonymous or other organizations and let them know you have space available for anyone living sober.

Yep I know it- I've had multiple tax clients over the years face a mean surprise with that. 

Yes I understand that possibility, that's why I try to build relationships with the builders that I work with so they know that I'm trying to get them a good deal and I know that I can trust them with any potential contracts.

I know it is still down season, so listings are thin (especially for MF which is our preferred route), but it is starting to discourage me; like we've already missed the train of cheap debt and rapid appreciation/inflation that so many others took advantage of in recent years.Are my expectations set too high for my target area? 

I know that the regulations in Beverly Hills is "friendlier" to landlords than Los Angeles and I'm exploring the option to convert a multifamily apartment into condos. 

Good luck and let me know if you have any questions. 

Some of the manufactured home companies have a modular home option, I know Clayton does.

It is really a simple answer but you know Chicago, why would they do anything that makes logical sense?!