i have some trades i've worked with a few times and if i ask them for a rough estimate they'll provide it. 

I would highly recommend bringing in an advisor or broker with specific experience and knowledge in this asset class.I have seen many of these parks trade hands on a handshake and a dream, however, you could be taking a huge gamble if you don't get microscopic on the front end.

This has created, since about 2016, an asset class of very limited MF properties in the Southeast that trade at unreal cap rates.

I know meet GCs through trusted referrals or at trade shows. 

Section 162 prohibits deducting of educational expenses if they qualify you for a new trade or business.

And for anyone who says we have bad contractors, consider that every builder has a construction manager, who does nothing but keep jobs moving, coordinating between trades and monitoring quality.I am a die-hard real estate investor, so it takes me quite a bit to say this: given the remote burden on your ROI, maybe an S&P500 index fund will deliver you better returns for much less headache?

They may have credit from all their trade lines that they also don't pay until the house is closed.   

Median earnings among Austin residents rose 32% in the five-year span and trade-exports grew 34% within the same time period.Mesa, Arizona was named the No. 1 best economic boomtown in America, earning a score of 66 points.

A lot of tenant issues are not that large and can be fixed by jack of all trades people.

So the question is, does your rental activity qualify as a trade or business or just a passive investment?