What's not going to happen is your going to get good long term pm done for you in rough areas with no other incentives like they are making money more on project management of the renovations. 

If you are just starting, I would think on a leveraged purchase, $200 a month in todays market, that is assuming the home is fully renovated and capex items are fairly new.

Continue renovating my current house--big projects would include finishing the basement (adding a bedroom/bathroom/living rm space) and putting new siding on (the current siding is probably the original).

VanGundy never purchased or rehabbed these mobile homes and I question if the agents or account managers ever did their due diligence and any simple investigation -- like, "Could I see where you renovate these units?"

You don't have a great case for a tax appeal here because it looks like it was upped based on the renovation and improvements done prior to you buying it.

Renovated for $22,170.

Just wondering if there are good internet guides out there to help new investors understand steps in renovations and lay out scopes of work and materials needed so we don't miss anything?  

@Stephen Hood your idea is solid and shows good potential, but here are a few things to consider:Private Lender Terms: Ensure the lender agrees to the 1% origination fee and $2K monthly payments—some may require a higher interest rate or balloon payment at the end.Timeline for Sale: Factor in potential delays with selling your current property or completing renovations on the new one, as these could impact your refinance timeline.Refinance Feasibility: Confirm with lenders that refinancing at $500K is realistic, especially after recent rate increases and appraisal expectations.Exit Plan: Have a backup plan in case the market shifts or repairs take longer than expected, such as extending the private loan or bridging with a HELOC.If you can lock in favorable private loan terms and stay realistic about costs and timelines, this could work well.

Charlotte is loaded with inventory are you sure this new build at Max cost is worth the headache versus a home selling for less that you can renovate yourself and increase the ARV?

The more you know about what is involved in renovations and repairs, the better suited you will be to take on any project.But, real estate is capital intensive.