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).

They are 3/4" wide planked hardwoods with a walnut finish.

I figured this was the case, but it helps to hear that I am not missing some other angle.

As far as digging it shouldn't be far down at all, it should be graded on a downward angle so the section that the gutter enters should be a inch or two below the ground ..

Mary Sue Glaspie This bird dog will be taking pictures at all angles of the property.

It is not a perfect metric, but has held fairly true across a wide range of assets in multiple parts of the country your taxes may be higher but insurance lower ect so adjust as necessary but don't use eraser math to make something work that isn't really a deal.