I am a "gearhead" meaning if it has a motor im happy.

Also the inducer motor had some kind of sloppy DIY repair job.I say the seller knew and he did not disclose.

I'm currently without a vehicle deciding if I should get a used truck for 40k and pay roughly about 800 a month and enjoy what I drive or buy something for 5K cash and save more money for my REI and sacrifice having a nice car

Many use it as a savings vehicle because of the fact that contributions can be distributed penalty free without having touch the earnings.

Direct mail is a good vehicle and the first step is getting a list.1.

It's the only investment vehicle that you can get that type of a loan.

Mobile homes (with no land attached) are titled as motor vehicles in the State of Florida, so it's a completely different situation from a real estate transaction with a mortgage lien. 

On a daily basis I would compile my logs using a combination of voice memos on my phone, EZpass, time stamps from store receipts and a device called mileage ace installed in my vehicle.  

I think he likes the idea of investing, and is currently exploring real estate as a vehicle to invest, but I'm not sure what end game he hopes to achieve with this investment.

If you do not have plans to purchase more income properties, and are seeking a safe place to hoard your cash, find any other investment vehicle (bonds, mutual funds etc.) that pays more that 3-4% and you will be much farther ahead.