Appraisals on commercial property cost between $2,500 and $3,000 so I do not want to spend that kind of money if the appraiser is going to check my tax return and see a huge list of expenses and vacancies because of the construction.Any help would be greatly appreciated.Ramsey

I overwhelmingly support alternative building methods, but there's generally a reason that they stay alternatives and never make it mainstream.

A moving expense.  

Again, I want to make things right for my tenant, I just don't know how much of it should be at my expense and how to handle it in a way that will close out the matter completely.

So this property needs some work (cosmetic, paint, updated fixtures, landscape, hip styling) and I can get a loan for it and pay for the rehab expenses out of pocket.

As much as I've studied so far - I'm definitely still a bit overwhelmed.

One way or another, however, the investors must work to pay down loans, increase rents and decrease expenses wherever possible.

Hi BP,As a new "real estate investor," you can get overwhelmed with the influx of information that is available.  

When I'm underwriting potential apartment deals, one of the first things I look for is high expenses/ poor management.

In addition to that, banks will only finance against the "lot rent" component of rented mobile homes on land.A $150,000 Park would need about 12 homes with a lot rent of $200 per month assuming a 50% expense ratio and 10% capitalization rate.If none of this makes sense to you I would highly recommend the Mobile Home University Due Diligence Manual.