Clay, I haven't bought any government trailers, but they do spell out the process here: http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/gsaauctions/Scroll down to trailers to see what is currently available.You (or the owner) should be able to get a written offer for lease of the mineral rights.Depending upon how management intensive the rentals are, I'd try to get at least 2% a month in income of what I pay.

Real Estate AssetsChina's sovereign-wealth fund is looking to invest in U.S. real estate, possibly even through a government program created to help bail out struggling banks, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Officials from China Investment Corp. have, in recent weeks, been talking to private-equity fund managers such as BlackRock (BLK: 202.12, 2.8, 1.4%), Invesco and Lone Star about investing in distressed real estate assets including mortgages and physical property, the Journal said.Read morehttp://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/real-estate/china-sovereign-wealth-fund-eyes-real-estate-assets/

Now for all the government benefit programs, all you do is say where is the employment agreement, these guys are self employed, where did they work last?

@AJ Smith I have seen some of Joe Crump's stuff, what he says seems credible but its mostly a teaser for selling his course.Jason

Be sure to add a profile picture for credibility! 

You will learn a ton, build your credibility, and network with thousands of real estate investors around the world. 

Another option is being a landlord and contracting with the US government seeking housing for military transfers which are given housing allowances that also include paying for all the rental's utilities.

It can diminish overall credibility, and I think it's important to share our  mishaps so we can all relate and learn.  

You’re not building any equity or net worth and you can be shut down at anytime by the landlord or the government. 

As for me, I moved to MD with my family Bc my dad recieved a job with the government.