If you're just starting out, I'd visit a few different mobile home communities and select the areas that you feel comfortable with.

Investing out of state allows you to select markets with the best fundamentals for real estate investing but you have to get good at vetting and managing a remote team. 

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I'm a mortgage loan officer so I have quite a selection to pick from! 

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When I just went through one of those rate request things online, when I select primary residence vs income property, the rates for the income property option are about 1.5% higher.  

You can select the amount of the deductible, usuallyranges from $500 to $5,000.

Just less selection and I'd be at the higher end of price points.Most conventional, owner-occupied home loans only require a 5% down payment.