Federal rules state a payoff demand must be supplied within 7 days of legitimate request (unless state rule is more restrictive) so, again, chances are slim to none that you can put a deal together that quickly and even if you could, would have to be an all cash deal with authorized parties (Daughter as documented legitimate successor in interest).

They expect a smart borrower to shop around and compare terms, ask one lender if they'll match or beat another.

Initially my wife was pushing for the heloc as the method to get our down payment money but I insisted on as closely as possible comparing the numbers to the cash out refi. 

I am pursuing a degree in accounting because I believe it teaches one of the core principles of financial literacy and success such as accounting (management of money) as stated by Robert Kiyosaki (author of rich dad poor dad), Sales (management of people) be taught through experience as a RE agent and  management of businesses is taught through the college or RE agent experience. 

Be aware, too, that the first mortgage holder is unlikely to give you any information about the loan without an authorization form signed (and maybe notarized) by the borrower.

Those are good places to start but you should always look for sales that are comparable in type, size, condition, and amenities.  

Hi Jordan, I'm no authority, but we do own a couple of MH's and by the description you give, the pipe may very well be a vent stack and rain water emptying should go to sewer or septic.

Metal building will likely be more to build but with lumber prices the way they are right now it’s probably fairly comparable.

At the end of the year, compare what you’ve ‘set aside’ versus what you’ve spent.

I suppose every local housing office that administers Section 8 vouchers is different, but I have personal experience with the Lynn Housing Authority office (nicknamed "LHAND") and have found 2 people there who are difficult to deal with, and 2 people there who are angels to work with.