Eviction laws vary from state to state, but contract law should be consistent.

Effectively you are running two businesses: 1) the real property business consisting of the lots and any other real estate and 2) the personal property business consisting of the mobile homes.

However, I now also really desire to start a wholesaling business and at least give it a consistent shot for 12 months (plan on staying there in the summer).

Reliability/consistent work quality.I can deal with a higher price on the quote if I get those 3 items from the GC.

That's based on my limited research and I think that consistent with what you are suggesting focusing on private pay residents. 

@Brad Ruttenberg - another important component.... consistency and persistence. 

But if you are patient, and consistent with what you are doing to find off market properties, one will come along eventually.

You just need to set goals, market and be consistent. 

My broker refuses to sign the CDA even though I am a 100% agent, do not owe him money, have consistently paid my $99 monthly dues.

@Nick Macklin For loans with a single lender, it is up to 4 residential units plus a business unit per pg 3-5 in VA Lenders Handbook Chapter 3.However in the case of a joint loan, VA Lenders Handbook Chapter 7 clearly states: "If a property is to be owned by two or more eligible veterans, it may consist of four family units and one business unit, plus one additional unit for each veteran participating in the ownership.