In my locality, persons are recruited to serve as testers for landlord racial discrimination by the local Fair Housing enforcement agency.

I am happy to make a personal introduction if interested, DM me.

Perhaps you can arbitrate, but you will want to be careful getting too involved in a personal dispute.

When banks (and MHP investors) look at the value of a mobile home park, they will not count the income generated from the mobile homes themselves as mobile homes are considered personal property. 

I've personally met a lot of hard money lenders at investor meet ups as well.Best of luck on your first property!

Would I be able to deduct depreciation against my personal w2 income without having rental income for the year? 

If you are an individual that had a property loss (including personal property) then use the first link for FEMA.The second link is for business owners…and yes, this includes those of us that have rental properties.

Do not have telephone conversations.

A smooth finish is usually only requested if a homeowner is planning on wallpapering, but that's a whole other discussion.I personally like the modern types of texture, but I think it really depends on the other finishes in the home.

If you'd like to have a longer conversation.