Let it cash flow until a developer takes you out for a valuation beyond MHP norms.

If they start talking about needing to develop a "relationship" with you, make sure all your funds are secure and you have a button closing the pocket your wallet is in.

Even heard of old waterfront housing neighborhoods bought out to simply develop higher-density housing as it would make more money for the city having condos and a marina instead of old established waterfront homes.

Typically, there is a Master Condominium Policy on the entire development that the HOA pays for (with your dues money).

I have some foreign national clients who have used it to get developments off the ground.

Did not work out that way.Not sure how though how it has affected values in more rural areas though when a casino comes into town.Perhaps if you are one of the players right in the line of the development and your use is well associated it could work out well.

They never installed backing underneath and over time stress fractures develop.

But developing a relationship with a smaller bank is definitely the approach to take.Hope that helps,- Tom

If you are on the cusp of approval, a mortgage officer will do everything they can to help you develop a strategy for the fastest results because they WANT you to be approved so they can make money.As far as the credit lines with your husband, can you at least close the accounts if you can't get yourself removed?

Obviously it depends on the type of project you would be developing, location, quality, etc.