Some tax pros prefer to continue issuing 1099s anyway to be on the safe side.

For those of us who may prefer an adult beverage while we talk RE, I checked our Sam's Boat in Silverlake Village yesterday afternoon at around 2pm and they have nice covered deck area where we can chat.

It's a newer property vs. most in the area so tenants apparently prefer it for that reason.

Preferably at a minimum I would like to be able to pull out my initial investment of 25%.Appreciate everyone's help!

There are a number of specialty providers that serve this niche, which is basically an IRA with a broader capacity for investing beyond the stock market.Several such providers are active here on BP and contribute to the community.There are two types of providers, and the best for you will depend on your investment goals.If you are thinking of something fairly singular and static, a self-directed IRA custodian will be a good fit. 

I'm not a big fan of condos, but its a personal preference.

However, its a personal preference and if you'd feel better paying off your mortgage to decrease your debt so you sleep better at night thats not necessarily a horrible move.

Only time will tell and my ability to market to my target/niche customers. 

Make relationships with brokers and they can help you find MHPs if you give them your preferences.

The spiel goes something like this, "If you use our Preferred Lender and Close at our Preferred Title Company, then we (Builder) will pay X% Of your Closing Costs, and the Title Policy.