Building to sell is another story, as this can work quite well assuming the variables all line up in your favor.

Should we go with un-favorable HML to build a track record?

Those two qualities alone are enough to stack the deck in your favor no matter what you decided to do for a living.Best of luck,Brandon

I will try to return the favor if I'm ever in a position to do so.

I suppose on a flat fee listing I wouldn't have to split the commission 50/50 if a buyers agent brought a buyer - just work out a favorable commission structure prior to listing it.

I wouldn't favor people loading up on these projects, but if you're looking for a way to get into a first deal it is certainly an option.Many houses are also free and clear and you can get the seller to finance them on creative terms.

I will also need to choose a market I feel is trending favorably for a value-play.As far as the "why mobile home parks as well" inquiry; I think mobile home parks are very attractive because when chasing un-marketed / not-for-sale parks, seller financing can be readily available.

I make more money now by not accepting favors from family.

They'll likely still require a personal guarantee.Portfolio loans could provide a bridge to longer-amortization FNMA loans later on with favorable rates and terms.

It was like a bank error in my favor from Monopoly.