They want the heating element to be inspected however we know it is working properly and the main heat/AC for their unit is the mini split, not the thermostat.

That’s a big plus for anyone trying to keep consistent cash flow.But there are cons too: extra paperwork, annual inspections, and generally a bit more red tape.

At some point they are going to do an inspection.

Start with this mobile home inspection checklist.One quick caveat: Going through this list doesn’t preclude hiring a reputable inspector—ideally one with extensive familiarity with mobile or manufactured properties.

This past week, I feel like I spent more time on the real estate than the restaurants (city inspections, building permits, managing a construction crew, late rent from tenants, etc. etc. etc). 

My list includes - last 2 years employment history and current employment [2 paystubs], criminal checks, eviction checks, No Pets, No smoking, tenant pays utilities, maintains landscape, no subleasing, bring own washer & dryer, 1 month security deposit and transfer of utilities before moving in, rental insurance, all occupants will be on lease, notice period of 2 months for termination, tenant references, No cosigners, no painting walls, late fee notice, any hoa fines should be paid by tenant, inspection of property at 3, 9 and 12 months.Please let me know if I am missing anything.3.

Property tax, occupancy tax, personal property tax, business tax, permit/inspection fees, higher than standard utility fees, ever-increasing fees by the platforms.  

I've been doing some disaster inspections for lenders.

Things I would like to include are cameras in common areas, Inspection, Cleaning, Noise, Parking, Personal Spaces like fridge and cabinets space, bi-weekly rent collection.Please reply if your near Charlotte, NC for a free lunch. 

So after 1.5 years of searching, putting in offers, losing deals after inspections, yesterday I finally closed on my first investment property.I put together a document of all the lessons I learned that I did not know prior, despite countless hours of investigation on my end.