Neutral colors work well, and energy-efficient upgrades not only attract buyers but can also qualify for tax benefits.

Trailers don't go up in value like conventional houses.In my opinion to get the true benefits of buying mobile homes you want to own the land underneath them.

The benefit of purchasing in high cost location is the higher building value, thus greater depreciation potential.

If so, then it makes sense to get loans from the start.Cash gives you the benefit to win against others, as @JD Martin said, and then finance it later.

@John Paul, it's time to graduate from "old school" and start living in the 21st century for your own benefit.

There seems to be a belief throughout this thread that its alright for a city employee to come onto your property and simply lie about item after item and then send a written agreement in direct contrast expecting you to sign and return it.

Umbrella insurance is crazy cheap for the benefit, and it already requires you max out your liability on your other covered items.

The preliminary analysis can have lots of data, so it's important that the provider thoroughly review it with you to explain what depreciation tax deductions Cost Seg study provides and what depreciation benefit you would get w/o Cost Seg.

Debt-Paydown and Tax Benefits are also a result of time. 

Focus on building a network of contractors for repairs, set clear boundaries for house hacking, and take advantage of tax benefits.