I cannot tell him to send a message with any questions or decision to email address I don't have the access to.""

Pros:Strong cash flowMajor affordable housing shortage in the countryBarrier to entry - zoning prohibits new parksPride of ownership - the residents own the homeLower operating costs - the residents own the homeLower touch - the residents own the homeSticky residents - costly to move a homeEasy to raise rents - costly to move a homeRecession resistant asset class - affordable rentLarge private equity funds are entering the space - drive prices upMom & pop ownership - opportunities to improve NOI and valueLower entry cost per door - less capital neededCons:Not sexy - smaller resale pool (but that's changing)Stigma - some counties try to stop operations (poorly operated parks, criminal activity)Stigma - some people don't want to live in oneLower credit quality residentLess appreciation potential, unless forcedNiche investment - helps to have scale to properly operateMany banks don't understand it - tougher to financeOlder assets in many cases

I bought a condo back in 2009 for $100k even (20% down conventional) as an investment and I stopped paying HOA dues about 2 years ago.

However, a property not being previously insured should not stop it from being able to be insured now. 2.

I took a quick look at the other property, but stopped at the exterior.

Only stopped because I sold the house I was airbnb-ing. 

Richard:Congrats on getting so much property under your belt.I would stop you at your initial premise. 

I’ve dropped tools, my kids ride scooters across it, my dog skids to a stop chasing toys on it.

House hacking allows people to start this journey in their own home and increase leverage through FHA and other low-down-payment loan options.There is nothing stopping you from just buying a rental property.

In that case, I would think the seller or seller's agent would need to be the one to facilitate access to the house to allow your due diligence (ie: estimating rehab).