Links to your three other posts on this same topic so readers can see what's already been discussed:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/61/topics/551577-backyard-homes-produced-in-chinahttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/617/topics/551580-china-built-backyard-homes-socalhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/61/topics/537480-tiny-homes-produced-in-chinaThis sort of house is an interest of mine, though I'm more interested in building them on-site with a 3D printer and local materials.  

Make sure to checkout all the materials under the "learn" tab, especially the podcats, great for those long commutes.

Less risk if you use a data-driven approach, and a great way to get a feel for the numbers before you commit to owning.

So yes, you need to set aside enough money to pay future taxes.Taxes are calculated only on your net profit - i.e. after everything is deducted, including labor & materials, holding costs, financing costs and business overhead such as marketing and driving. 

The last 12 months will give you a trend and tell a story of what's going on.Get a rent roll with delinquency as well.30 day DD is enough time, but that starts only when you get all due diligence materials!

They are unique in the fact that the development is completely vertically integrated project in which they do everything from manufacturing the building materials to manage your property.

Under this rule, if your average stay is seven days or less and you materially participate in managing the property, you can treat it as non-passive income and potentially use tax losses (like depreciation) to offset other income.

Better pricing on material?

"We are sorry that we cannot continue this insurnace therefore your policy will not be renewed...Material increase in hazard as evidenced by the fact that the residence is not owner occupied as required by our policy".

How is material participation defined?