SFH provides people the comfort of living in a home minus the down-payment and taxes, insurance, etc.

@Sam Shueh - I didn't read the docket but if 2 different sales persons were involved, even under the same broker, isn't this a designated agency, not a dual agency?  

Before I went down to sign the purchase agreement I told the brother I did not feel comfortable giving $1000 down because if I do not get approved by the park owning the home could be a headache because I will have to move it.

I invest in the NW Houston area and would not feel comfortable buying outside this area.

I'm orginally from the valley (Brownsville) and worked in Harlingen as an architectural designer.

I also have an undergrad degree in architecture.The real estate investment field is something that has always mesmerized me, and I'm finally ready to dedicate myself fully to this endeavor.I wish all the readers the best of luck in all future endeavors, and if any of you need input from a design or project perspective please don't hesitate to ask.

I also sometimes use it to see what I would have to get the property for to make me comfortable with the investment.  

Pull up quarter mile radius, all instances of crime, over past 6 months and see if you are comfortable with the crime statistics...http://maps.indy.gov/MapIndy/Index.html?

Finding something under 200k or less feels more comfortable when starting to me (preferably under 150k to be honest)Thanks 

As far as structuring the mortgage, talk to your Buyer and see what he would be comfortable doing in terms of rate and years.