Estimates and routes of replacement vary widely from total replacement at $4400/ea. to piecemeal with used parts at approx. $800/each.

Wow Therese V. we have discussed this topic many times and I know you'll get a wide range of responses - some from people who actually walk the talk in tough neighborhoods and some those who just theorize.

The weather head is bent over at a 45 degree angle with cut wires hanging out of it.

Ned, that is a double wide and usually those are more expensive from what I know.

Even foreclosed houses with squatters can have a couple of pictures from angles that make them look good.

2) If I do end up having a trial, any prep tips/angles for landlords that have worked in the past?

I am guessing there are about 12 parks within a 2-mile radius with - again I am guessing - a wide price range.Steven, I think I have failed to mention that it is my experience the park manager can be your best birddog for investment opportunities.

I have real investors that want to invest nation wide in hotels, resorts, casino, etc.

The development maintains the wide open space that was central to the original Group Plan designed by architect Daniel Burnham, famous for implementing urban plans like the Chicago Plan, the Civic Center of San Francisco, and completing the design of the National Mall of Washington, D.C.

I'm buying from a landlord widely reputed in the community to be the best, most responsible, most ethical landlord in the area with the best properties--who has agreed to mentor me (a huge reassurance to the bank).