Logic says it shouldn't be too difficult, but if there any other suggestions, all's much appreciated.IJR

Getting a loan against a mobile home will probably be difficult.

If they haven't paid for any marketing for it, I'm not sure why they would want to be difficult about it.Ultimately you could really make things tough for them so that they waste their marketing money and then the contract eventually expires anyway and you hire your dad instead.That being said, is there any reason why you signed a listing agreement with them given that you knew your dad was an agent? 

@Jeff Macdonald Seller financing could be a good way to start, but it can be difficult to find, and most sellers are hesitant because they don't understand it.

With that being said, it's a very, very difficult area for wholesaling.

I want to get this thing going but this fear of not knowing my rehab costs is making it very difficult to run numbers and pull the trigger.

I have a difficult tenant who I gave 30 day notice of non renewal on his month to month lease, moved out 1/2/16 (2 days late). 

Is it difficult to start investing starting off with small funds?

If you make minimum wage and want a $100k HEL, I think you'll find it difficult to obtain.So based on what you've said so far ... may more money at your job, or ask for a small amount from the bank.

Tim,People aren't going to like what I'm about to tell you, but the truth is with technology, buying out of state is not nearly as difficult as you think.My last 12 deals have all come out of state.