For example, through my research I have found a resource where I can buy new mobile homes directly from the factory using a bank that will finance the deal for no money out of my pocket for a year.

These are of course rules of thumb and are not 100%, but they will help guide you.

Is there any specific resources or links that help you out that you could send my way?

You might want to check out theUltimate Free Beginners Guide@Shereeka Hardaway I see it is your first post Welcome to BP

Welcome to BP @Cody Schoenen  you might want to check out the Ultimate Free Beginners Guide

The fact they are complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.I hope this basic guide helps.

I am currently on an extension from last year and am hoping to talk to someone who is knowledgeable specifically with filing taxes for real estate investors and can actually give some insight on how to set up for the future.I am also looking for a real estate attorney who can guide me on how to properly set up my companies, legalities etc.

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You have thousands of people doing the same thing including major operations that have a substantial  degree of resources on the ground canvasing, door knocking, advertising, and submitting contracts almost around the clock.

However, when a mortgage loan is required and they don't meet the guidelines in these 1350 pages of Fannie Mae guidelines...https://www.fanniemae.com/content/guide/sel013117.pdf...in order to actually close the deal...well, we all know here in 2018, that's where the skill of a Mortgage Broker is required.or the deal is dies!