We had population declines when the auto manufacturing declined in the area, leaving behind more houses than families.As a result, there are lot of low priced homes available in decent rental areas.

The bottom line is, to me, is that Scranton has attractive, if deteriorating, housing stock, several colleges, and service/manufacturing industries nearby.

In one of your articles, it states:"Ineligible Properties: The following properties cannot be acquired with non-recourse financing: Residential with large acreage, raw land, farms, rural properties, manufactured or log homes, non-warrantable condos, Condo Hotels, Co-ops, Time Shares, hotels, senior or assisted living facilities, non-franchise restaurants, entertainment properties, ministorage, and commercial property."

Is there anyone that has bid on manufactured home repos at Vanderbilt or 21st Mortgage?

@Ben LeybovichThere is a very large hospital, university of about 9000 students, a few mines, and a growing number of businesses taking roots in our area providing engineering and manufacturing jobs.

@Jeff Piscioniere yes TCL is a great brand - they are actually the largest TV manufacturer in China and are making some inroads into the USA.  

All rich international student around with their Bentley, Ferrari....I still remember one of the most fancy mall Fashion Island, one of the biggest mall in USA, SouthCoast Plaza, and one of the best medical school UCI, there's Johnwayne airport, And many many medical manufacturing surround there, Christmas boat parade,......

Hello Noah, There is a local company here in Fresno that may be able to point you in the right direction.https://www.kjetinyhomes.com/i...Look into the requirements for a Vehicle Manufacturer License since you will be placing the tiny homes on wheels. 

Seeing lots of growth right now with a lot of Bay Area companies building data, distribution manufacturing and surprisingly finance offices there.

Steps:get pre qualified for both construction loan and end mortgage first (construction loan can include land acquisition)then shop for land / farms etc - when you find something you like you'll be ready to pouncewhile you are shopping you can interview builders / manufactured home offices / etc. - when you find your parcel you'll know what direction you want to takeWhen you put a parcel under contract you will be allowed some time for your inspections and due dilligence.