One of the most important things to look for is the support during and after the class. 

I'm more concerned about appreciation and equity so I'm willing to trade the cash flow for it, but I don't want to be in a situation where I'm barely breaking even and the stress that comes with it.Looking for ideas how I can tap into that equity to grow my portfolio but still getting some kind of cash flow to be able to make the monthly payments1.

House hacking still definitely works, just got to get a little more creative, maybe be willing to do some work (go find the worst house in the best neighborhood kind of thing).

If you decide to take this kind of route, it's still very important to go in with a secure plan and also have at least 6 months of reserves. 

It's going to vary depending on your own income outside of investments, your age, your ultimate goals, whether you want/need the income to live off of, and all kinds of other considerations.

I do get the feeling that he doesn’t believe we can sell it because of the street it’s on, so it’s been kind of hard.

As such, I’ve focused my research on out-of-state opportunities, particularly in the Midwest and other promising markets.In order for me to comfortably leave my W-2 job, I would need to secure no less than $350,000 annually, as that supports the lifestyle we’ve grown accustomed to.

Is 10% ($1,750) per month in simple, taxable, spendable interest very attractive after owning real estate that likely did not generate that kind of cash flow? 

Stay disciplined, track your expenses, and connect with other investors for support and advice. 

If there is demand and the market supports a market for mobile homes, it could be an opportunity.