I typically only like buying mobile homes that are attached to real property that you own but if it cuts your cost down and gets you into something of your own it could be a good pathway.

I have a one bedroom unit that is typically rented in a couple of days. 

Not sure what this means...can you add some color?

We’re not sure what “seized” means.....typically if it is scheduled for a sale, the taxes can always be paid up until the sale, with possible redemption rights afterwards.You need a clearer understanding of the process, your title co. will know what to do.

They should typically list an owner for the parcel and the mailing address?

No amount of cleaning will restore the void of color/bleach stains and the discoloration due to urine from their dog.For the floors, we only estimated a small charge to try and sand and refinish the floors, which we have since found can not be done; the entire floor would need to be pulled out and replaced with new. 

In the Western Chicago Suburbs (Westmont, Villa Park, Wheaton, Lombard, Addison, etc...) there are many apartment buildings located right next to a clustering of all the same exact built buildings, typically each with a different landlord/owner. 

This is typically local realtors, zillow, BP, Craigslist and all the usual marketing real estate websites.

I am not sure if I need to be shooting for a ratio or percentage of the total price of the home that would be a typical rule of thumb or not.

I one had a real estate license (20 some years ago), but all they wanted me to do was open the white pages and make phone calls...needless to say in my mid 20's (before the internet) that wasn't enough action...since the only other real estate experience was owning my own house....I have reading a lot, listening to the podcast, and attending some of the webinars and am soaking it all in....I would like to build for our retirement, just figuring out how i want to do it!!