@Arlyssa WarnerAs mentioned a mobile home is not real estate - with it being in a community where they don’t own the land it’s the equivalent of buying a car.

What's your criteria and preferred zip codes when buying?

They have the option (but not the requirement.) to buy the property in 2-3-5 years for price x or forfeit their option money. 

Once you have that you can qualify for a low money down loan and buy a double. 

For example, if they have a financial issue they know that communicating proactively and honestly gives them the best chance at getting a late fee waived.Also, when I am being flexible, they are reminded that I am being flexible.

The longer the balloon the better if you think there's any chance it will be difficult to attain bank financing or if the terms of the seller's loan are good. 

VA construction loans, the VA does guarantee loans to buy and renovate existing property.

Property Management Experience:Living on-site game me a chance to learn about property management firsthand.

I plan on buying at least a couple other 2-3 unit properties in the area (Newark, Jersey City, East Orange) over the next 2 years, so it will be great have a contact.

I found commercial building on LoopNet and want to explore buying it.