I must commend you that you never gave up during this journey, you could have bailed or threw in the towel however you did not, well done.This story is powerful and so very similar to other "brand-new MH investor-stories" told by seasoned SFR investors who turned to MH investments to make profit, with less than happy results. 

I recently completed one, 800 sf, total price tag almost $300,000 for construction and soft costs, with a third-party general contractor handling the build. 

The CFPB has amended this provision to allow certain non-profit groups to continue extending interest-free, forgivable loans, also known as “soft seconds,” without regard to the 200-mortgage loan limit.Small servicer exemption expanded.

Business for me has been EXTREMELY busy for the past 2 months.But as a whole, I'd say my market is a "soft buyer's".I currently own various real estate investments that I rent out (single family, duplex, 4-plex) that have worked well.

@Brandon Smart new construction has "soft costs" that existing buildings do not.

What are some "soft" considerations?

Thanks Tom...writing the books was exhausting, and there were a thousand times I wanted to just throw in the towel.

Here's what I gleaned as a summary of hardening tips for reducing turnover/maintenance costs:panasonic bath fans with timers in bathrooms4 coats of poly on wood floorsdouble door stopstile floors, showers vs surroundssingle lever shower valve vs. doublereplace toilets with steel parts/mechanicals whenever it starts to runKwikset smart keys (some debate over efficacy)door stoppers on all hingesremove pop-up drains and replace with commercial drains2' drain lines from sinks with an accessible clean outbuy a key cutter - maker for $50 on craigslistGranite tile counters - need a diamond polisher and tile sawUsed Fixed vs. friction shower rodsKeyed deadbolt and passage knob on outside doors to prevent accidental lockout5/8' fire core drywall - can't put a fist thru it and its fire-resistant1/4" board to back up towel rodspolyurethane cabinets under sink to pre seal and drain water to the floor2x4 base under cabinets to prevent particle board cabinets from failing where they meet the floorVinyl scrap under sink and up the back wallBest of luck!

It gave me a very soft launch into investing.

I have gotten critters to leave by soaking a old towell with ammonia and throwing it in where they live .