Every time I turn an old unit in my 8 unit apartment, I'm faced with the question of whether to resurface the tub and surround or completely replace the tub and surround.

I have 150k to invest which will get me at most one or barely two properties.

For a lender, that means 22 different laws and regulations at the federal level alone.That does not mean doing what you propose is impossible - it just means you have to be willing to invest time, effort, and money in getting your operation right or face the fact you are engaged in a criminal activity.The other question you asked about parks not working with you.

In fact he kind of made this face when my husband mentioned I would want to have the tenant sign a lease.  

Most hobby landlords will live with tenant problems rather than face a eviction claiming the tenant problem does not justify the turnover cost.

The write-offs are all items I got out of this article:https://www.landlordology.com/tax-deductions-for-l...In terms of going upside down on the loan, that is not a concern; prices here barely move at all in either direction (even during the housing crash) and I've got about 40% of the total value of it in equity right now.So it sounds like the thought so far is that it isn't worth it for equity appreciation and unless I can develop numbers that will show a positive cash flow, it is probably better to sell.  

High water bills and power bills (over $500 each per month and a $2500 deductible are staring me in the face and so far, not even an "i'm sorry" from the pm co.

Sounds like a good deal on the face of it, though.Note: This information is for entertainment purposes only, and should not be taken as investment advice.  

Unlike other areas of real estate investing that have branched out online, the best deals and finds as a mobile home investor come when you can get in front of others face-to-face and build relationships in person.

However, rent will not be at market initially, which means I'll be losing money for the first few months until we get up to market rents, and then I'll be barely breaking even or taking a slight loss until I get the refi.