These situations are extremely hard financially, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. 

As an extreme example, consider how Hollywood is a different universe from skid row--even though they're both in the same metro area! 

We still have a lot to learn, and are dealing with vacancies in this area this winter, but are extremely satisfied with this property!

Additionally, any strategy that requires hitting an ARV to pencil is extremely risky right now, given the state of the market.

As is much of the US right now, Southern Vermont is undergoing some extreme weather right now.

The single wide tenants are EXTREMELY high maintenance which is why I'm selling off all of mine.

Concrete block walls are extremely porous.

I live in the Wyoming/Kentwood area, and I have been extremely hungry to learn about investing in Mobile Homes.

When building a company or a business plan it is extremely important to consider the "exit".

I will update this thread with details as the deals progress, not to be pretentious or because I'm looking for a pat on the back but because before my first deal, it was extremely helpful to read about others first deal, the problems they encountered, and how they handled them in the real world and I hope that my story helps someone else jump in with both feet.On that note I will finish with my lesson(s) learned.