He also claims to spreaad out his depreciation in a certain way and to avoid becoming a "dealer."

Here is how we do this- the dealer finds a home and forwards us photos.

If the Lonnie Dealer tries to use the wrong solution, they usually give up because it is too costly in terms of both cash and time, so it is important to figure out which solution is right for you, before moving into investing in any solution.As much as you would like it to be, there are no easy answers or simple solutions.

As I'm sure you know by now (after talking to the OK exec) it isn't just about the SAFE Act, or even the dealer licensing act.

You may want to call a used mobile home dealer to see what it's worth - both if you were to buy a comparable one from them and what they'd give you for it.

Where do you think these rent to buy and car dealers get funding to finance...?

My neighbors have been great, it's just there's a lot of vacancy and drug dealing. 

Any home a Lonnie Dealer brings in - deals can be worked on free lot rent for a few months to get it set up, $1500 can be paid towards the cost of moving a home in.

Buying for $15k to sell for $20k would be unacceptabe for most Lonnie dealers.

Check with new dealers in your area.