They will open escrow, do a title search, lien search, issue a title insurance policy, calculate pro-rations, order payoffs, prepare a settlement statement, record the deed, etc. as part of the closing process.I AM ONLY EXPLAINING THE PROCESS HERE...THE FOLLOWING IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE, WHICH I AM NOT QUALIFIED OR LICENSED TO GIVE - CONSULT AN ATTORNEY FOR THAT.But, yes, assuming your contract calls for clear title (a good example is the Florida Realtors Vacant Land Contract, paragraph 7), then yes - you could conceivably make an offer using similar terms, and once you and the seller have agreed to terms and signed the contract, you could take the contract to the title company and they would work their magic.The title company would let you and the seller know what they uncover during the title search, lien search etc., and the onus would then be on the seller to settle any outstanding liens at closing (assuming they are less than the purchase price, they could come out of the seller's proceeds on the settlement statement and be paid by the title company).

I will make sure to keep this updated as we uncover more opportunities that we are seeking.

Most are investing in apartment and larger projects or blended offerings that have 2-3 year returns, and have lower risk.The question about the $100 was in regards to risk, not what the return was.  

Owner financing can be a great deal but it can also mean the owner is not prepared to show you the full financials (they often done have them and under report income to the IRS) or there could be some 'surprise' infrastructure or other issues that an appraisal and professional inspections will uncover but a quick OF due diligence period might not.Definitely talk to city/county officials to see if permits are needed to operate the Park.  

Uncovering how motivated they really are 4.

I kept looking at it and wondering if I could possibly texture it and blend it in with the surrounding area without it looking like crap.  

Just like every fast food chain is not the same nationwide, every Habitat affiliate is not the same - some are extremely well managed and their homes/residents blend seamlessly into the community, while others may be know for bringing neighborhoods down.Also as a duplex, your property may not even sniff a SFR comp. 

The deals are there, they just need to be uncovered. 

Also, once you pull up the floor, you see the plumbing, frame, tie-downs, etc... which can uncover a whole new list of problems.I would LOVE to get back into the MH business, flipping homes, but I have enough Florida Park knowledge to know that a deal too good to be real is just that (see line 1 of my post).Feel free to shoot me a PM with the park and I may be able to provide you with some additional ammo if you decide to proceed. 

All have valid points and I've formulated a blend of your suggestions.