We’re a multifamily property developer out of Philly and found an outstanding local window manufacturer - Vetrina Windows.

Mainly manufactured housing, conversions, ground-up construction and very targeted flips and BRRRRs. 

With social media it is way too easy to permanently damage a persons reputation beyond repair.

Also mobile homes and modular homes are both manufactured homes but are vastly different. 

.• The money I lend comes from reputable wholesale lenders and banks I’m approved with — all underwritten through standard agency or investor guidelines.• For down payment assistance, those are generally limited to owner-occupied deals — happy to run through what’s available if you plan to live in one of the units.• To start, I’d just need some basic info about your goals, income, credit, and property type — we can figure out the best fit from there.• Pre-approvals usually take 24 hours or less once I have the necessary info.• Yes, I have rate lock programs available through several of my lenders.• I can absolutely share references and reviews from clients, including some who are active here on BiggerPockets.• And yes, I regularly connect clients with investor-friendly agents, property managers, and insurance pros in the area.If you’d like, we can set up a quick call or Zoom to talk through what you’re looking for and get you pre-approved.– David Stephens

At this point, you’re basically investing remotely either way, so you might as well choose a market where numbers are stronger and property management is already built out.Some out-of-state markets that are beginner-friendly with solid rent-to-price ratios:Akron & Canton, OH – Affordable entry points, consistent rental demand, strong cash flow.Columbus, GA – Stable military/manufacturing economy, good PM availability, lots of rent-ready inventory.Huntsville, AL – Job growth + appreciation play, still landlord-friendly.Birmingham, AL – Cash flow focus with reliable PM options for out-of-state owners.Since you already have access to the $60K HELOC, consider using it strictly for down payments rather than renovations.

My recommendation would be to focus on identifying 2-3 lenders or brokers who are reputable, knowledgeable, and responsive.

MyRental by CoreLogic is another reputable platform.That said, the real gold is in pairing the credit/background check with income verification from the source—not just a paystub or PDF.

So, investors have a bad reputation in the real estate community as time-sucks and agents are recommended to steer clear of them.Experienced investors do their own searches, run their own numbers and understand they don't need to see properties before making an offer.

Most reputable lenders will disclose their pricing and profit to the borrower upfront.