As with any type of investment, investors should list the estimated costs to calculate their potential profit.Costs to consider on fix-and-flipsRepairs (always be conservative)Carrying costs (interest, points)Monthly costs (utilities, HOAs, insurance, taxes)Buying costs (back taxes, cash for keys, liens, code violations)Selling costs (commissions, closing costs, transfer fees, title insurance)Unexpected costs (add $5,000 to be safe)These are the basic costs investors should consider.

Last think to consider when purchasing a home is utilizing a 401k loan if you have a 401k established.

Even if you own in cash, utilities, insurance, and taxes cost you money every day you hold.

I won't be charging him any rent, he will just pay for the utilities used for that period. 

After talking with planning they mentioned that utilities were 2 miles (10,000+) ft away.

Rent assistance is also provided by other factors such as number of bedrooms and if the Landlord is providing any of the utilities.

But you know enough to be able to fill in the blanks and get close... public records, utility companies, visiting with residents, walking the park and networking with other park owners. 

Quick question to everyone, if you are not utilizing a wholesaler, then what is the way you find the best deals?

What's next pay their utilities for them.....? 

People work, they are in the middle or organizing after a move, they have utilities to set up - it's a relatively hectic time period for a lot of people.