What law has any power over this, I wonder?

Most insurance companies won't insure them, and most lenders are hesitant to provide financing for them, which makes the sale even more challenging.There are, however, investors who specialize exclusively in mobile homes.

It's not market like outside bay area where appreciation is driven by the aggregation of buying power or DTI limit.

Do you have enough money left over from your home sale to finance the 4plex as an investment property (additional 10-15% downpayment.) and then still have enough left over for a downpayment on a new home?

Hi CJ, Greenfield neighborhood has a ton of duplex and triplexes, and is very convenient to Squirrel Hill and to the Parkway for quick access to downtown, with sale prices still being relatively low compared to neighboring areas

The two biggest things that drive the US economy are housing sales and car sales.  

If it is listed with an agent, trying to side step the agent is not going to gain you anything since the seller (owner) has a contract with the agent that gives him a commission on sale regardless of where the buyer comes from. 

If you are a veteran you can get 10% discount off their sales price too and often free delivery.

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The internet and social media are powerful tools that enable these bad actors to get in front of their victims.