A good example of the value of a worthwhile real estate professional are the referrals and references of support services like lender recommendations.

It's like having a personal assistant who never forgets a thing.

The stamping architect is taking legal responsibility for the work (just like a local partner for an "out-of-state" design firm), and most architects charge handsomely to review and stamp plans.

I feel like one LLC per property is overkill and would be quite difficult to manage.

Mobile homes can either be on their own lot (freehold) like most single family homes or they can be in a mobile home park (you rent the land). 

@Nikhil MascarenhasWhat's your exposure like? 

Lenders WILL allow a secured loan ( like a second mortgage, HELOC, Cash out refi loan).

I am looking to invest in Fort Wayne and would like to make connections in the area.

I'm just looking at it from a potential risk standpoint, and looking to give you some other experience you can learn from.It's a skill you can learn, but learning it from forum posts seems like a longshot.

I like REITS because of their liquidity.