I know that there isn't a one size fits all model, but efficiency to me is always the most important; measured by how much money does my $1 dollar generate - i.e. % ROI.

I am writing a soup to nuts book and you seem to fit the profile of my " highly motivated beginner investor"a little debtgood credityoung familyno rich relatives fully employedso if you will please share with me:your current home status?

Keeping the books - Using the right management software that fits mobile home parks, bookkeeping correctly, and using the right accountant who understands parks and the benefits of depreciation will all be important.

I don't necessarily condon talking to a "ton" of realtors, but you should interview several and find one you can work with who fits best with you and what you want to do, and maybe where in town you want to do it.Feel free to PM me if you have additional questions!

I think a bridge line of credit is more a of a fit for a bulk deal where you have plans to resell them.  

Then I found another home (home B) that is a much better fit. 

I believe it would be in your best interest to understand the local market around the subject land and weigh out if 3 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms, number of baths, attached garage, square footage, and etc. would fitting for the surround area.

@Tyler BookYou have to run the numbers on the property and see what fits in your investment goals.

This tenant is not a good fit for this style, he has bristled against the personal rent pickup from the beginning (even though I informed them of my policy prior to them filling out an application) and generally passive-aggressively opposed my policies (walk through checklist for one) from day one.

and fits the bill, and parts of Old Southeast also look promising.