Appreciation is a side benefit of real estate that is really great, but how do you know that it will appreciate after buying the property at a retail price. 

Now that you have done some leg work, the next opportunity will benefit from your experience and exposure to the aesthetics and financials of the lost deal.Good luck on your REI journey and please let us know of your success in bagging the 1st elusive deal!

It wasn't until this week when I finally got around to reading @Brandon Turner's "The Book on Inventing in Real Estate With No and Low Money Down" that I realized how hard money can help and benefit in a RE deal.

They are looking to diversify their investment portfolio and benefit from tax advantage of real estate.  1st Question) From your experience, is the tax benefit taken on annual cash flow more valuable than the potential for capital appreciation through leverage.

That’s great news, because as an investor yourself, you benefits from having a diverse selection of deals from which to choose.

If the park has to be bought with financing, the seller with HAVE to adjust.  

I also used the VA loan benefits to get started.

After 12 months, your property should be in good condition to be able to pass a bank inspection, and the appraisers will be able to use sales comps for similar small houses (even if there is no any 1 bedroom sales) and adjust accordingly.  

that can be done. a few yrs ago when there were tons of houses i couldn't see at once i was putting bids blind. then i'd go in after they were accepted and tried to adjust the price a bit. sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.make sure you have "inspection pending" in your offer.

Besides the appraiser would adjust the value per any justified repair.