Looking to find out what other resources you all use to determine rental rates in an area besides local MLS, zillow, etc? 

Is there a step by step guide out there, should I network with other investors and learn from them, or is there another way to learn that im simply overlooking? 

The end user simply has to budget for a more frequent roof replacement than under other weather conditions. 

its not that HML have easier terms than banks many don't.. its that banks simply don't like fix and flip financing no matter who you are .. and the HML provides a niche that banks wont serve.buy and hold any number of lenders do that from soft money to national lenders. 

Makes complete sense @Michael PlaksI was having trouble determining the actual amount paid to my advisor between his management fee as well as trade commissions.

We determined to buy a home in each of these locations in a mobile home community and went to them during the best weather of the year in each.Even though I retired at age 29 and have explained that both in my book and on Bigger pockets, it did not hurt my ego to stay in something for a lot less than $850,000!

Now, you need to determine your goal.

Run your calcs and determine a sales price you consider a break even vs holding. 

This might lead you to determine that whatever market your offering in may or may not be for you. 

Another aspect to consider is that it's best to determine a price based on your (or a Local Realtor's) research and get it in writing before the appraisal.