I have waaaay more debt than you and have to deal with inevitable corresponding challenges, but sleep well:)

The IRS requires the hours to be specifically in real estate trades or businesses, which typically means activities directly related to owning, developing, operating, or managing real estate properties.IRS Publication 925 outlines what counts as real estate trade or business activities, like development, construction, acquisition, management, leasing, and rental operations.

They do very well. Being

@Rajaa Boulassouak- thanks ....if this property is an investment  property most lenders won't be able to assist with a loan for a rental property that's a manuf home 

Cash flow will be around 1200.00 before maintenance set-asides.Items of concern are getting to an ARV for appeal due to minor repairs, clean-up, and available cash required to acquire a new place to live.  1.

You should be between $35-$45 per cut.

It's my goal to share on the forums every day (and go live at 6pm every Thursday) to share Lessons I've learned and interview others to get their stories as well 

Normally it is 30 days, but to be safe, I'd give them notice now and ask them to be out by Nov 30. 

I’m also wondering how to decide between investing locally versus exploring other areas.Any advice or resources would be greatly appreciated!

I think asking these questions are well within reason.