But it has happened so many times to folks I've met over the years that I raise it as a possibility. 

Start by simply checking for water stains on the ceiling, which can indicate whether the roof is structurally sound.Many mobile homes have rolled metal roofs that can crack and rust over time.

Spend time and be strategic - but also make sure you're moving forward and not getting hung up on things.

@Miguel Del Mazo MANY investors who get involved in managing other investor's properties make the same mistake you are making - they SEVERELY underestimate the time it takes and UNDERPAY themselves!

Review their management agreement.

The only time we ever have a leverage cut is if the appraisal comes back rural, market rent is significantly less, or the credit score dropped under 700.

Here is a progress update from a small-time investor in Connecticut who is trying to achieve financial freedom.

At the same time, it might be more cost effective to install coin op to lower laundry usage overall and add a bit to my water bill.

The downside of this may be high turnover rates.The real estate agents and property managers operating in this zip code, may have more to say on this. 

Any recommendations are appreciated.If you're just getting the walls done in the factory, and they have to be assembled onsite, you're going to have a hard time finding contractors on your own.