The rental portfolio has been easier to build because of availability in affordable areas.

The properties over 130k seems to attract better customers so you will have an easier time qualifying and closing.

I don’t know their specific policy but it appears they’ve been burned enough by lenders who can’t perform that they are asking to see the cash in hand.

Again, not to speak for everyone or try to "start anything", but personally I'd love to get involved with homes but the ease of entry, or lack of barrier makes it much easier for the cash strapped to get involved in mobile homes.

Here are a few pictures of issues that are scaring me, and what appears to be scaring investors off also (since it has been on the market for nearly 3 months, and no investor has touched it yet).This is a picture of the roof trusses, which you can tell have been severely damaged from a fire years ago.

As a property manager in the DC area for 6+ years it always makes me smile when someone recognizes the true skill encompassed in what may appear to be such a simple position.

If you were working for 9 bucks an hour before and surviving that income is more easier to replace for reserves than making 80k or 100k yearly etc. and making the change.You have to write down all lifestyle expenses and know what the monthly nut is to break even and be comfortable but not rich or having to take on debt when you start out.

A trustee who's name appears on 50+ properties is not your typical Mom & Pop estate planning.

It is easier to get information from your public servants when you are in town.

I still like using agents on the buy side but when selling I've found it is often easier to find an actual buyer than it is to find a really great agent.