There are three other factor, both very controllable, that also slow or eliminate depreciation:The quality and/or size of the home in the first place;High quality homes use better materials which last longer and look better longer thus increasing the probability the home will hold value.Homes smaller than 16'x80' normally depreciate faster than larger homes because small homes are truly out of fashion (forgive me tiny home advocates) and because smaller manufactured homes look more like "trailers" than a home.The way the land lease community is operated.Well run communities looking to protect the long-term investment of the community over short-term gains almost always stem or slow home depreciation. 

You can either look for extremely distressed properties if you have the funds and team to do major rehabs (what I did), or you can find a motivated seller who is willing to sell under market value.

That would make a payment extremely high each month so did you mean balloon?  

I spoke with a contractor today and it seems it is extremely easy to become a contractor in the state of PA. 

The problem I have though is that I can only put 3% down on my first home and after talking to a few underwriters It sounds like it would be extremely difficult to get approved for another loan within a year.

I am leaning towards Denver as Seattle seems extremely expensive for a young professional trying to get into REI.  

Every metro area in Florida is extremely saturated with wholesalers.

I'll give you my perspective, take what you like from it..as it is going to be extremely condensed but you'll see the tips of the icebergs at least. 

It's my understanding, and how we calculate it, that if the carpet was brand new when they moved in, you can charge for the remaining useful life of the carpet, so if they've been there more than 5 years, no matter how damaged it is, it is past its useful life and it would be extremely difficult to collect anything if challenged.  

I have thought of the following scenarios so far: 1. tiny homes or prefab developed2. renting the land to a potential investor (e.g., org for community garden)3. selling the land (what are ideas for doing this... land doesn't seem to be first choice for what realtors want to sell)I live in the Bay Area so have to keep this in mind as I explore options.Thanks!!!