Hard for me to get to specific as I'm not super familar with the market in your area however one thing I'd say is also take a look at modular homes as there is a fairly significant difference between a modular home and a manufactured home.

Before we purchase the property, I'd like to understand: when we pull permits for the rennovation, would we be required to demolish the front section to bring it into conformity on the setback line or does that typically get grandfathered in?

I'd suggest joining the ones for areas you plan on wholesaling in.

I'd be happy to shoot you over some Detroit specific resources if you end up looking at that market.

I'd do it bc the potential profit would be more on my end.

I'd love to connect if anyone is following this strategy in the Temple/Belton area.

I'd start with the house-hack and then venture to OOS investing when you're ready for the next purchase. 

I'd like to get other's experiences doing this type of venture.Thanks!

I'd be happy to connect if you wish to know more about these markets.

Thinking owner of property saved $30,000 to have it removed.Only imagine the look on people's face when they saw first day versus day on market.