The margins are often a lot better too on these than on a "clean deal".That said, my biggest wholesale flip profit (6 figures) came from a filed probate case.

But, for you to suggest how a note is structured in a deal is an illegal activity in every state unless you hold the applicable license(s).Another issue is you showing the property and discussing the note terms to the buyer, now you're can be an agent.The discount on the note, when it's paid is the same at regular income as you MH sale.

no it was a regular sale, never hit mls.This is in sunset area of Livermore...

One type would be just regular rentals. 

We offered a fall clean up with reasonable rates and have mentioned to some of them that along the way there are some small repairs that might be a good idea.

My regular guy who would normally do the type of work required can’t meet the Fannie Mae requirements even though he is more than qualified skill wise to do the work (minus the foundation work).

bank vs. a regular seller .

Also, the unit is carpeted so I would imagine the carpets are saturated with it.If I buy the place and rip out all the carpeting, clean the walls and ceiling and completely re-paint, will this eliminate all traces of the smoke?

Since they're front loaders you might ask him if he cleans the boot on the washers when he comes to empty coin boxes.

On the bright side, at least he'll know what you're up to when your not doing your regular day job.