Recommend you do a LOT of research on both rental and sales markets to figure out your best options. 

Seller who had been on the property and had gone through divorce.

I would also provide a small line of credit to the partnership which I would charge for of course. 

This other thread was more focused on the initial subdivision and purchasing process.  

It is big impact on short stays and less impact on longer stays. 

I am doing research on a mobile home property that I was surprised to find available in my small town.  

Low salary, low on funds, low on knowledge.

You're essentially buying into a partnership with your friend with the partnership owning and operating the property.Now, the financial side of that gets more complicated and would generally include an advanced proforma/financial model that includes a GP/LP equity waterfall schedule that is based on how you and your friend agree that you will pay her and also share the profits.I assume that won't make sense to you right now, but I'll send you a DM.

They filled out an inquiry form on a listing site that mentioned their desired move-in date. 

I plan on holding this home long term due to the low interest rate (2.75%) and renting it out long term to cash flow and build equity simulataneously.