The modular rep I spoke with said there is no language on any of the marketing / sale documents or deed that would note it to be a modular home vs. stick-built but I still wonder what people's thoughts are on modular homes. 

I received several calls and I currently habe 2 contracts in...

I’d allow him under one condition .. he signs a document stating he is doing this all on his own free will and expense knowing he won’t get any money or credit from the work he performs now or in the future and the work must be pre approved by you first .

and will reply to your offer letter by either calling you or signing the actual offer and returning it back to you ready to move forward.That's how I find the "motivated sellers" ready to deal.Then, once I received hundreds of these offers back, I then examine the property specifics and work out the numbers to see if the deal is good or not based on the numbers.Also, your offer letter will state exactly how much you're willing to offer to the owner so you are already in a position to make money should they respond...and some of them will. 

@Melissa Harris Hard Money loans are interest only loans and then one balloon payment at the end so it depends on what rate your receive for example: a Loan for 125,000 for 12 months at a 11% rate is 1145.83 a month and at the end of the 12 months you pay the 125,000.00 back. 

PPM(506c) and due diligence documents are also crafted by credible firms. 

Looking forward to any help you receive. 

@Kiyong Kim If you stipulate in your lease that they have to move out at the end of one year, or try to rent to someone you know/ someone that may know someone looking for a rental for no longer than a year at a good price, then you should be a little more comfotable with the decision... but even then, it can still get to a point that you take them to evicition court, and have them legally removed, Though if it comes to that, having as much legal documentation explaining the terms of the lease would best support your ability to get back in as quickly as possible. 

Riehle[1] https://apexaz.com/old-pueblo-finally-waking-up/[2] https://tucson.com/business/raytheon-on-hiring-spree-as-tucson-expansion-takes-shape/article_3fd571fd-8d2c-527c-b22c-ccfdbe1e9bee.html[3] https://tucson.com/business/tucson/vector-space-to-open-tucson-manufacturing-plant-bring-jobs/article_3d1bde72-b236-5e38-9c9e-24036233d55e.html[4] http://tiboaz.biz/2018/03/17/tucson-to-receive-a-large-amazon-distribution-center/

@Tiffany Miller  Scott is spot on, back taxes just get paid at closing and are deducted from the proceeds the seller receives.