Get an appraisal so you know its market value.An alternative in KC is to use William Robison like I did. 

Our diversified economy, however, offers a much better alternative to a turn-key market in a downswing.

Or, do you have any alternative solutions that might save me some money on this item?

Once you understand  how transactions flow, what is needed in contracts, deeds, interests in title, how to value RE, appraisal techniques, what can and can't be financed and different types of financing.....and especially basic real estate laws, you will understand how investor strategies work in different situations, then hit the BP stuff or guru books if you must.  

My traditional lenders wont lend on manufactured homes, I'm looking for any good alternatives?

We started looking into other alternatives, but don't want to put in window units..

The alternative if you just want some smaller scale steady income, is buying a unit in one of the newer buildings.

You just need to connect with someone that can give you alternative options that work.In this way you do not leave it up to an owner or developer which concept they sign for the lease  and leave you in the dark.

." - If you know it won't or alternatively you can process their application as you are processing others and if theirs is complete before others and they pass then they get it.

One common technique for agents to generate leads is to contact the owners of expired listings.