I would say it depends!

Your conclusion that you'll lose money either way depends on the timeframe.

Some Type of partnership or a 50/50 LLC member ownership with his brother and can buy under that LLC because both of their credit scores are 700+, and 3.

I'm new to the manufactured home world,  but do come across really cheap mfh's that need to be moved and it costs about 3k (depending on the distance) to bring one in and set it up.

So your scenario works just fine. depending on timing it's conceivable that you might have two properties qualifying with your residency but waiting for the two year wait to end so you can sell the next one and take the 250/500k exemption.

For me, the post office delivers mail for the building to a unit depending on their mood of the day.

Regarding cash vs financing, a cash offer might be more enticing to the investor selling the property since it won't be dependent on an appraisal, but leveraging debt is where the real wealth will be built long term.

Ashish Acharya to be a property manager you need a broker's license depending on the state.

We charge 10-15% depending on how much the STR brings in.

I have an excellent credit score.