I feel that buying some TK properties is a safe way to get my feet wet and hopefully make some decent returns!

With the ultimate goal of financial freedom and holding numerous properties as a full-time investor. 

I've been bit by the real estate bug and am motivated at getting my feet wet in the market, looking towards my first buy and hold investment by this August. 

I want to start with one mobile to get my feet wet.

Our climate is similar to SEA just much more wet and grey.

You will need to check on that...If you do not have a lot of experience in REI, you may want to give it a few months for your wife to get her feet wet.

      @Don Colagrossi           Don,                I have purchased numerous properties from them with no problems.

I am in the game to buy and hold but I worked out such a great deal that if I decided to flip it, I would profit 50-65K without any repairs (Not sure what the ARV would be as I am just getting my feet wet and have lots to learn). 

I have experienced this first hand on numerous occasions as the buyers agent and I see it all the time on the sellers side to as my broker is an REO broker who lists many foreclosures every month.I have included a few links to articles that will help you to educate yourselves on the process below:http://blog.equifax.com/real-estate/4-tips-for-buying-a-hud-home/http://www.realtystore.com/realty-guide/how-to-buy-hud-homes/chapter-2http://www.realtor.com/home-finance/homebuyer-information/buy-reo-homes-risks.aspx?

I'm starting out with wholesaling to get my feet wet.