Also, I think a strong trait to look for is ethical practices and philosophy.

They are looking to relocate very soon.

On top of that, it's a really bad business practice for the private lender.Assuming you follow the rules (a 'true' 1003, full disclosure, etc.) your options with a GSE-based loan are limited.

But again, you need to get trained in how to market- first in how to find a 'target' market (people in distress from foreclosure, BK, job relocation, job loss, divorce, probate,tired landlords, back taxes,) and then how to advertise (bandit signs, classified ads) and direct market (business cards, door hangers, direct mail) to them.IMO, REI is much easier to learn because it's all just math.

I've heard some great arguments on both sides of the aisle, for and against the practice of charging your tenant a deductible for home repairs.

Getting back into the REI game and I am practicing my deal analysis on some MLS properties.

Be careful of doing anything that would fall under "self help eviction practices".

They are requesting that I put 85k down and pay off my vehicle which isn't a problem, I just don't understand why they are requiring so much and my agent has advised me that it could be because I am relocating.

I'm hoping someone knows someone who knows someone trustworthy in the specified area I'm looking to relocate for personal and business purposes.I've got approved for my first line of credit against several properties I own in Indiana, and I'm looking to potentially relocate to Collier County, FL area within 18 months, and I'd like to connect with professionals there who have a keen sense of the market.I'm an agent in Indiana, investor friendly as I'm an investor myself, and will be in the area beginning of may for a couple of weeks.If anyone has a good network there in that area, or knows of trustworthy professionals that would be willing to talk to me about some homes/investment opportunities/employment opportunities, that would be great!

Hypothetically then, I'd suggest you not buy a MH in your area and deal in properties fit for conducting business with the assets you have available, that meet common practice and the reality of where you are.