Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

So iv'e decided to focus on learning everything i can about whole selling and partnering up.

I do this often, and that normally gets rid of 50% of the people, and I then focus on emailing/communicating with the ones that could potentially qualify!   

In addition, you're focusing too much on YOUR benefits (great tenant, eliminate vacancy), and ignoring the TENANT benefits (great landlord, quality unit, fully furnished). 

I think I am going to focus on Memphis (although I am open to learning from out of state investors that have portfolio from multiple states).

I am apprehensive about getting involved with family matters that focus around business matters, especially when they have six-figures in the equation but she was adamant for me assist.

One also need to focus on appreciation as some areas have close to below inflation rate for sometime.....The condition of newer properties will reduce the repairs/maintenance cost to a great degree.

I focus on Independence rentals, myself.

My long-term plan is to focus on acquiring more buy-and-hold real estate with good cash flow. 

@Shawn Harvey depends on the ROI of my capital and time, but general speaking I would only focus on running a MHP park and not renting individual homes.