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Continue the conversation and work the deal.

Paid off the private money loan, the closing cost and walked a way with about $500.000We could have done it on the 160K, however I did not want to over leverage the property on the first try.

Now of course you will need some monetary backing but you can also look for private money to partner with.  

I have purchased many properties, and nearly all are rented and mortgaged privately, just completed major renovations and have 2 more to complete now. 

Jack I have direct experience with this property type in that exact area, PM me and i can go into details in private.

I don't know any private lenders since I'm a complete newbie.

Manufactured housing (aka mobile homes aka trailers) is a form of affordable housing and affordable housing isn't determined by "interest".Owning a mobile home is the cheapest form of safe, private housing available in the United States.

We wanted land between our house and the paved road to put in a private drive.

Thanks @Stone Jin for inviting me into the conversation.