I would guess the value of the mobile home is about 8 grand, the car 3 grand.

It was less than two grand for a day and a half effort, including hauling away affected furnishings, then we had regular contractor replace remaining floor covering, repaint, and good to go...

17 years ago I was trying (poorly I might ad) to be a realtor, the plan was to buy at least one condo a year for 5 years that in theory in 30 years would be paid off an bringing me a grand a month each or 60k a year. 

Definitely noted that it's best to simply "hit the ball and get on base" for my first few deals and worry about the "home runs" and "grand slams" later.I am for sure trying to have very well defined goals, strategy, and do my best analysis (without the paralysis) for whichever area I choose.Thank you for your help and advise. 

You'll have best luck in Arlington, Grand Prairie, Irving, and overall central area in the DFW metro.

It's in the Grand Rapids area.

Saugatuck, South Haven, Grand Haven etc offer close proximity to the Windy City.  

Basically, it is a way to buy access to Presque Isle, and Grand Lake (the large lake you mentioned.

I have a tenant who says he will move out on lease end date, but is 8 grand behind on rent and I don't trust him.

I like the suburbs of San Antonio, Austin, Madison, Milwaukee*, Grand Rapids**, Chicago (no need to hate on IL, here comes marijuana legalization to increase all sorts of RE profitability).