I ask because although I've read that you can have success here and there with the MLS, it just seems to me it would be really hard considering the market exposure and then having to include, at minimum, the listing agent commission (assuming you could negotiate down the portion that would have normally gone to a buyer's agent).

I spent a lot of time on roofs in my younger days, I just don't feel it's worth the risk now.Our long term goal is to generate enough passive income to at least match the current combined income of the wife and I.  

This one will get a full cosmetic rehab including tearing down interior walls, adding an additional bedroom within the existing living space, re-piping with pex, new roof, HVAC, and exterior stucco.

Combined with the other forums and podcasts out there you can spend a few weeks getting familiar with all this to make a good decision.But the short answer to you question is no - I would not buy this deal for $150,000 in order to run a mobile home park.  

So, I had a combination of hands on construction knowledge and management functions.

It was old and SUPER NASTY on the inside including termite damage.  

It's a friend's listing: A 1482' house on a .84 acre lot that includes a 535' vacation house on the property.

Austin, TX Real Estate Investment OpportunityA 1482' house on a .84 acre lot that includes a 535' Small House- vacation house Seller is willing to sign an over market lease back of the property for 2-5 years.The MLS listing pics are here:https://lnkd.in/bz577JXIs this a good deal?

I ran an analysis if we were to rent each bedroom at $650 (which is competitive for this market), include all utilities, include the missing expenses from owner's log and furnish each apartment, the monthly cash flow numbers look much better.

Does the purchase include the real estate or just the business?