You can usually get those from the state agency for manufactured housing online.

AFTER you come through...you have a reputation and some money from a 50/50 split.

This same question can be posed to them (especially if they are a national company) for them to get an answer from their office nearby your proposed purchase.This should give you a reputable company or two in that area for repairs.The same type questions may be able to be asked to RE companies like REMAX, or Century 21, ect. and if the same names come up you should be able to trust them.But I am also in agreement that it may be best to stay in your market to get a few deals under your belt.

He owns a sheetrock finishing company and has an outstanding reputation.

I recommend you seek advice from a reputable trust services company, a CPA and an attorney familar with trust administration.

Since markets vary from location to location, your best bet is ask a few reputable mortgage brokers in your area and see what kind of financing is going on right now.

I heard a figure today from CoreLogic, a very reputable market analysis company, that 23% percent of all US mortgages are underwater.

Does this guy have a good reputation, or is he just another guru?

I work with dealers, park owners and lenders on a national basis and have great connections in the manufactured housing industry.

Shadowstats (site) has a graph of the real inflation numbers...not the ones manufactured for consumption by the masses.