However, they start at 20% down plus additional reserves and closing costs.

Most of these companies charge a few hundred more for that option, but if you get audited once, that will pay for that additional fee 100x over.The full engineer studies also tend to be MUUUCCH better for addressing things like partial asset dispositions in the future, since they actually went through the building and picked out what it has and what all the pieces are. 

So as an investor here, it doesn’t particularly bother me that Detroit has gone on this roller coaster ride since the other areas are showing very positive signs.Is the recent appreciation data/success above most likely because the market previously dipped 50 years ago and then again in 2008?

I would add the trip as an additional expense going to the cleaner, since it takes time.

With interest rates being higher over the past couple of years many rental areas are struggling for positive cashflow.

Look for companies that have a strong presence in California, as they will be more familiar with state regulations and requirements.Land Preparation and Additional CostsPreparing the land for a manufactured or modular home can vary significantly in cost, depending on the condition of the plot and the amount of work needed.

Any contract that gets closed I pay them additional $250.

Choose the right property: Look for a property that can generate enough rental income to your mortgage and expenses, ideally with additional flow.3.

Additionally New Bern NC is the home of Pepsi-Cola, being made in an old corner drugstore, now heralded as "The Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola." 

Assuming the goal is hedging against inflation; I don't need a positive cashflow, and just want net 0 with some money put into real estate.Is getting even a small mortgage better than 100% cash buy?