A few variables coming together at the same time (rates, shift from equities, internet to help promote RE).

You need to establish a good working relationship, maintain good communication, and discuss strategies and procedures...BEFORE you hand over the keys.

In order to get a high ranking and maintain it, there is a whole world of hidden content to fill as well.

Here's how I would go about this: around the time of closing, I would drive around the park and look for the most well maintained mobile home.

If it’s only a slightly better deal to borrow hard $, it’s obviously worth it to maintain the relationship with your client and it could help you leverage projects but I know how much work you are talking about on your end.

Can you market yourself as a part-time real estate agent?

I'm thinking we should start with one well maintained property to start with. 

So you can maintain your VA loan even of you get orders a month later to another location.

Louis (St Louis FED) maintains vast quantities of economic data, including housing data.

I sold it for $300,000 and at the end of the 2nd year I was $30,000 in the hole because I had to pay to maintain the insurance, pay the property taxes, pay for maintenance and pay real estate commissions.