You create a sample deal of what you think a real deal that will produce a good return will look like.

It’s also making improvements to its process that will make cathodes 76 percent cheaper, and produce zero wastewater.

I would imagine that the Claytons and CAVCOs of the world are buying their parts in massive bulk directly from the manufacturers (remember that just one mobile home plant typically produces 8 homes per day).

Is it the income it produces, the purchase price, or just general area of a town?

@Denver Borst if you produce high school transcript maybe lender will waive 2 yrs w2 and tax returns requirement.

Just my quick 2 cents on this, I would say the following might be some: Flexibility of termsNo credit impact (don't use one of your Fannie/Freddy slots either)Ability to quickly negotiate and adjust if something comes up where you can't payI'm sure there are more, but those are just a few

Has consistently produced income and been a stable investment in a great area Lessons learned?

I would consider a multi but if not an option I  wouldn't consider the single an Investment until its producing income (option renting a room or two/ possible air bnb).

It also seems like it is a good opportunity to connect with a local self-managing landlord like myself.It feels like if I am up front with him and tell him I am a landlord a few streets over, he might feel I am wasting his time filling an appointment slot to tour his property. 

want to add if this is a 5+ multi family property it was sold based on the income it produces and delivering it vacant is not what "is done" ....