They aren't the best, so I do plan to find a photographer that would give better photos of the unit.

We are concerned that the smoking/smell will turn off prospects as well as the extra cost of cleaning up areas after smokers move out.The building is in Illinois. 

I looked and have not been able to find any info.

@Sean KirkDepending on the market you are looking in if you have a good team sourcing off-market deals you should be able to find good turnkey opportunities.

Otherwise, you may to deal with a Fair Housing violation!

A tenant in our MHP is looking to sell, and we're putting a deal together.  

Hello, I'm actively buying mobile homes with land in the Columbia and Aiken markets.  

One thing every investor needs to be aware of: No real estate fund or syndication is FDIC insured.You may come across phrases like "the money is in an FDIC insured account," which only means the funds are held in a bank account, not under someone's mattress.

I know this a tough time for a lot people, post hurricane disaster but I can’t help to think is this a buying opportunity in those areas?

Your best approach is to model the fixed rate and ARM for 5 years.