But based upon the numerous threads here on BP I would say that anyone buying a property out of state, especially from this particular operator should make sure they are getting a 3rd party inspection along with an appraisal.

I have to agree with Brian, while I don't have personal experience with ET, I spoke with numerous people who are their clients and many of them did not have good things to say about their customer service.

Both have been mentioned numerous times by guests on the Bigger Pockets podcast and I have detailed notes to both books.

Numerous threads on this so take advantage of that search function.

I've been to REIAs and have had numerous wholesalers approach me.  

In the last week I took your advice and reached out to numerous associations.

I have contacted numerous lenders but most have a minimum of $1 million for mobile home parks or they have to have 75% LTV which I can't hit due to lack of funds.  

I have done numerous deals in the past - I bought my first rentals in Portland before the Financial Crisis, and then moved to Texas after the hurricanes in 2008 and 2009 and bought up all the HUD houses on the gulf coast I could.

You can demonstrate your intent through numerous means such as: Emails and other correspondence between you and your attorney, accountant, realtor, qualified intermediary and other advisors; and, Reporting the property as rental/investment property on your income tax returns; and, Reporting the property as rental/investment property on your financial statements; and, Reporting the property as rental/investment property on any loan applications or documents; and, Keeping really good accounting records documenting your rental or business use activities; and,Limiting or eliminating personal use of the property; and,Actually holding the property for rental, investment or business use as long as possible.

We are a few hours apart so it would take some coordination.Thank you for the reply and your numerical analysis.