The homes are cheaper and per sq foot seem to have comparable rents with some of the nonmaufactured homes in the area, so even after lot fees etc they seem to cash flow much better than some of the nonmanufactured properties I have been analyzing over the past year in that market.

There are two freestanding building on the property:A metal warehouse building that is around 5,000 square feet and a 3,500 square foot building that is approximately 1,750 of street level store front space and 1,750 of basement level warehouse space. 

Most people recommend getting your foot in the door with a FHA loan, and then as you acquire more properties you will use conventional loans (larger down payment).Best of luck with your purchase!

We certainly didn't want to start on the wrong foot. 

They think every house is gem even though they probably never even stepped foot inside it.Good luck.

Here is a list of things that I believe could give me a competitive edge over the outrageous competition in Colorado:Advantages:I would be an owner-occupier (I need somewhere to live and wouldn't mind a place that needs some work)740 credit score$60k+ desk jobExperience with home repair/woodworking for renovationsI would like roommates as a supplemental incomeDebt freeLimitations:Fresh out of school so not much for a down paymentI would like a place with a garage to do my woodworkingI would GREATLY appreciate some feedback on how to use any/all of my advantages to get my foot in the door of real estate investing!

they will be lax with payments 'cause family and your girlfriend will foot the entire mortage.  

That’s a very wide ranging question but I’ll do my best to give you a 30k foot view. 

I dont usually do single family deals i think you get more dollars per square foot on a  multi family.

I got involved to relieve him of the payments.