Is there a way to determine whether a real individual is bidding against you or that it is auction.com algorithm seeking to boost the price?

You need to make sure the individual is an actual licensed attorney in the jurisdiction in which you reside or in which you plan to operate your real estate business. 

I think no matter the lending environment, you will always find someone who would rather deal with an individual rather than a bank.

While I agree with the maintenance, I think utilities would depend on the individual mobile home's energy efficiency vs. the average energy efficiency of homes in the area.

Hoping to connect and evolve with the many individuals that have helped make this opportunity so successful! 

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Then it is up to the individual person how many properties they want to put in each LLC. 

If they understand who you are and what you want to do then getting your foot in the door will be easier.I would also encourage you to check out the BP posts about partnerships to leverage your investment capital and place the loans in another individual’s name (that you trust completely) to gain passive income.

I am buying individual properties that must stand or fail on their own merit. 

Lazy, do just enough to get by individuals that will likely stay but be a constant drag on your bottom line.