I feel this would be a very solid investment based on location, condition, ability to upgrade...oh and its only a block from my house (which I'm happy with).

Who could help me with the process, a lawyer or escrow?

@Andriy Boychuk,When someone try to advise you on the note laws make sure you ask for references or better talk to a lawyer.

Accredify verifies with the IRS and publishes certificates with a lawyers signature.

After a brief back and forth between the seller's and HOA's lawyers, we got a letter stating that we the seller can sell the unit as a rental unit.The exact language states that "the board approves the request of the homeowners to sell the above referenced unit to be used as a rental unit".Now I am not a lawyer, but to me that is clear as mud.Should I expect the HOA to write a letter addressed to us stating that we can rent the unit and when we sell, our buyer can also rent the unit?

@Matthew Morganstein With the exception of a few places (TO, Vancouver, Calgary, {maybe} MTL & Québec), I'm not convinced wholesaling works well here in Canada simply, due to the relatively small market size, and state of present market conditions.

After high school I enlisted in the Air Force and spent over 8 years in the Civil Engineering Service, mainly working on heating and air conditioning systems but volunteering for any open classes I could attend.

Do you think purchasing a manufactured home in good condition would be worth investing in as a rental?

If the HO has a lawyer, he can typically get more delays.

An older house may be in greater distress regarding condition, which may lead to a lower price and better deal.