These homes are generally worth between 60-80k retail so I do have instant equity just like a stick built home.My opinion on appreciation is that modern manufactured homes that are 5-15 years old appreciate close to the same rate as stick built homes.  

-For South Durham market, you have to style out your home- hip, modern, etc... 

The electrician confirmed it was badly wired and couldn't handle any modern dryer - he put in new wiring and a breaker to bring it up to speed. 

I am exploring what budget suits my requirements.I love open space,modern & compact houses.

Methuselah, it was40 some years back, I just got married at 23 years old (now 45 years later) and was living in Hollywood renting from a lady who I layer found out was a real estate broker.  

These are the criteria I have been using to locate deals:Multifamily residential property in Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, and Ohio.Suburbs, Secondary & tertiary citiesGarden style (2 to 3 stories)Utilities separately metered or ability to sub-meter or implement RUBS60+ unitsClass C properties in Class C or B marketsStabilized properties (>80% occupancy)Pitched roof (no flat roofs)Some value-add opportunity, such asImprove/modernize unitsIncrease occupancyIncrease revenueReduce expenses

We have great neighbors that look after it and a lady who cleans it after the renters leave.  

Either way you are in the business of making money, it all has its risks, the sweet old lady on section 8 may be a better tenant than the young couple that both work and may split within the year and walk away, of course the sweet lady could turn into the cat lady with 20 cats she is hiding, better to advertise and attract a large pool so you can have a pick from, I personally know a couple with high income(not section 8) but regularly have high spending and change jobs every couple months, and know of vets on section 8 that are disabled and respect authority and would give their last dime to rent payment first so comes down to can they afford and will they pay, bottom line.

I spoke to the lady who owns the land in front of me, and she is open to an easement, but my question is:1- Where do I find an easement form in Florida?

Also that lady is just manic, so closing with her might be an issue in general