If you feel comfortable that your intent was to hold it for productive use in investment and something has caused you to change that intent then go for it.  

You have instant equity gains that eclipse the cash flow potential and a brand new product with a warranty.

Clearly my ultimate plan will be to hire an attorney to create this structure, so if anyone know of any that specialize in this (preferably in NY/ NJ/ Phila metro area), let me know. 

Not sure about the value of MHs in your area but where I am it’s nothing but a pile of junk specially the ones in need of work. 4 years??

And I’m not talking about FHA or government-backed loans, these are either in-house mortgages or commercial products so I would think they have the flexibility to work with me.

I totally agree, based on your objectives and fact you will not have a local PM, that trying a cash for keys approach might be the most productive. 

Like Nathan said, there are a lot of products out there to solve the problem of screening tenants so it would be worth checking those out.

You might want to look into the loan product Fannie Mae calls "Homestyle".

I have a dedicated acreage (part of a 'change of use' to new 'best and highest' value model) in a dedicated site, barb wire secured, that might be suitable for wild simulated ginseng production.

I specialize in helping first time investors buy smart multi-family properties in all Valley cities, so feel free to drop me a line if you'd like any more advice.