Brad,Structuring of partnerships varies by individuals.

I will clarify that I've never read anything on Lonnie Deals but "reading between the lines" about Lonnie deals on BP forums and elsewhere; the reason for the death of them has to do with "qualifying" the individual for the carry back mortgage on the MH.Bill Olsen (I think) did a great post about Dodd-Frank regs in the Mobile Home Park category if you do a quick look - should be on one of the first 2 pages as it has been a hot topic.I have heard, but not yet meet or introduced, myself to people that are selling MHs in our local market with good results.

EMD amounts vary around the country.

It varies by state.

That's impossible, and no one would realistically hold a portal up to such a standard.What I'm saying is that the quality of the due diligence varies widely.

Repairs are considered expenses and can be deducted, but none of what you mentioned falls into that category, unfortunately.

I think that this may fall into the General George Patton quote category."

Check out the other thread on NADA in this same category.

Not normally a topic category that would interest me however, I couldn't help to see the irony of a guy from Dallas, TX posting what sounds like conspirator theorist remarks (think JFK).

In most situations, I think of real estate as an investment category, just like stocks or bonds.