I had my contractor paint them (inside and out) with a higher quality enamel cabinet paint after proper sanding and other prep.

For a manufactured home, I could build for significantly less, 80k according to one website.Since I've never built a house before, I am sure there are things that I am missing, so I'd like to hear your thoughts on whether or not this is a good idea.

As far as money and structures goes,  look at strategies using Options, Master leases,and Subject to purchases which can all be used will little cash if done properly.  

I have just built four manufactured homes which will be sharing water from the well. 

It is especially important in multifamily so you can properly underwrite the property.

I am totally willing to look outside Portland proper, and might actually prefer something outside the city because it seems the regulations are a little more lenient outside of Multnomah county.

Whatever your choice, cleaning, maintaining, and storing your sprayer properly will save you a ton of headache in the long run.  

I will PM you, I have a few questions on how to properly execute this.

Rather, they move forward with securing additional assets with the intention to make sure they’re positioned properly in case a crash does come.

I'm investing from out of state so was hoping for a proper wholesaler.