Most importantly, does any of these submarkets have any economic anchors  like state government, major universities, major health care centers, or manufacturers that are independent of the economy like military suppliers that employs most of the residents of that submarket?

The most important thing to look for in a lender is if they can support you now and into the future.

No place in business for emotions.If you are going to deal with tenants and value your business this is the most important lesson to learn.

I have read in a book that an important factor in real estate investing is being creative.

I know that the "where" is very important and of the course the cost, but what else should I know/consider when wholesaling mobile homes.

From my observations it's important to understand that this is a very seasonal market.

If so, how important is meeting up with these like minded people?

So it is important not to fudge numbers. 

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This is also why it is important to know the market, and what type of investing you want to do.