Collier - A company I own finances manufactured homes in Illinois.

Ok so I'll liven up an older thread, I think it's very relevant to hear the stories of others that are or contemplating going FT into RE.I was never a good employee & had too many ideas so I started a machinery manufacturing co. about 25 yrs ago.

I think my local area is actually good, because I see lots of properties (granted, they are manufactured homes for the most part) that will instantly create positive cash flow.

To me, a bad inspection report says "water heater was working at time of inspection with no noted issues" while a good one says "although water heater was fully functional at time of inspection, the serial number indicates it was manufactured in 1997 and therefore may be near the end of its useful life".

At least the manufacturer reimbursed me the cost of the original floor.

The manufacture guaranteed me as long as I put down HardiBacker there would be no problem putting this overlay on a plywood subfloor.

This is very interesting to me: "The manufacturing of a house is very simple.

One of the largest U.S. manufacturers of mobile homes is located in my area so there is a decent amount of them around.

I will mostly likely reside northern Seattle/Snohomish area, which is determined by my job placement somewhere in the manufacturing industry of Washington.

A manufactured home meeting the requirements described above and the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (FMHCSS) requirements (see 24 C.F.R. part 3280) is also eligible for the $2,000 credit.Comparable dwelling unit.