Mobile loans look and operate more like car loans, and as far as I know there's no beautiful "FHA" style government loan that will help you buy a mobile in a park.

And the best thing about this story is, during the whole process I was coaching and teaching my 10 year old son what I was doing, and why I was doing it.

Hudson County does have many multi-family style homes.

They don't actually Teach Real Estate Investing at LSU, Southern University or any college I know of.  

I figure he would help teach me his system, I could use stuff I've learned on BP, it would give me experience for my own properties, and it would be a bit of extra income.

If property is ready for the retail market, they probably aren't going to sell it at 60% of the market value.The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing that @Brandon Turner referred to above and the BP Podcasts will teach you everything you need to know.Eddy

You might try a month to month with them or do a short term lease and depending on their performance you can consider a long term lease if that fits your management style at a later date.

If you´re willing to do the hard work (bird dogging, painting etc) you might find someone who can teach you more in 6 months than you´d learn in 2 years by yourself. 

I also want to fix/rehab properties because I like working with my hands and building stuff, and eventually I want to teach my sons how to fix and remodel properties when they get old enough to start swinging a hammer. 

I am currently seeking a mentor(s) in commercial real estate investing.My goal is to concentrate on commercial deals in EaDo (East Downtown), Greater Eastwood, Greater East End, Magnolia Park, and immediate surrounding areas.If you are a commercial real estate investor with an interest in this part of Houston, and would like someone local to train, teach, or work with...I'm the guy.I currently have 1 commercial rental, and 3 residential rentals in another area of Texas.