When this is the case after we have framed a house we will dry the lumber to a percentage before moving forward, usually around 14%.

The pipeline of trailers coming into parks has practically dried up with the drastic reduction in single wides being produced. 10 years ago you could stock a park easily with the ample supply of cheap repos that were the result of reckless lending in the industry in the late 90's.

My partner and I have close to 30,000 to play around with or they put it "Have some skin in the game" not necessarily that we will use all of it but i need your help and experience with these hard money lenders.

They will be concerned about how much skin you have in the deal.

However, in my area you need permits to replace more than 100 sf of dry wall for example... so I'd need to be able to pull the permits.

As a flipper, investor and agent, in my view the flipping market is drying up as housing inventory is low and far too many are looking and competing for the the same property.  

For your second question, the answer isn't so cut and dry but essentially if you can credit qualify for one home you should be able to credit qualify for more. 

@James Mc ReeIs your transaction double closing with the funding from only one side or so called " dry closing" ?  

I have no skin in this game, just trying to help him look for other investors that might be more comfortable with his situation.

I might be dried with my money, once I buy one property.