I'm a broker and property manager based in Tampa.

Most new landlords and self managers hope there is a non-confrontational way for them to enfore their lease and sometimes you just have to do the hard things. 

I can put you in touch with management in the home office for featuring that kind of success story as described.

@Carter Buckingham If you're planning to purchase a mobile home in the community where the land is rented, you'd have to check first with the park manager and/or owner to see if you can move forward with your plan. 

This can be a combo of zillow listings, craigslist, etc but the best thing would be a rent roll from a property manager confirming a higher market rent. 

I'm a numbers guy and am all about managing finances well.Looking forward to hearing from some of you!

The key for me was finding a good realtor, property manager and banker. 

We bought our first property in the Smokies in 2005 and now currently own 5 and manage about 30.We now have a lifetime income stream from the 5 properties, with modest mortgages on just two of them.  

Customers book and manage everything online and we use a property manager for Q&A and handsfree management.

. - Most 5+ unit lenders will want the borrower to provide documentable real estate related investment experience.