Are they single-wide or double-wide?

I’m confused by the wide margin in prices seemingly in the same areas though it’s  possible the neighborhoods are different in such a short distance.  

Just because HUD publishes a $1,400/month number doesn’t mean you’ll actually get that for your unit — they’ll still evaluate based on actual comps in the area.There’s also the tenant quality conversation — Section 8 tenants span a wide spectrum, and if you buy in a rougher area, you’ll generally attract a lower-quality pool.

He works nation wide.  

Real estate is still relatively affordable and the climate is favorable.Short-term rentals are popular because it is one of the highest and best uses for an income property and you can reduce your W-2 and active income if you spend enough hours a year helping manage the property.We partner with a state-wide short-term rental property management company that helps us and our investors know what the trajectory of regulations are in each community and they use their tools and experience to tell us average daily rates, average monthly and annual revenue, and if the market is saturated with short-term rental properties.To Your Success!

Hi Nana, you should have a bunch of options that have friendly rates and good programs for a five unit DSCR I would recommend talking with an experienced broker who can help compare rates and programs amongst a wide variety of lenders. 

I've also been focusing more on my career to continue padding my savings for future investments.Anyway to the point - my neighbor who has lived on this block for 50+ years wants to sell because his wife passed last year and it's a lot of house to take care of (18' wide, 1575 sq ft 3BR /2 bath, 2 story).

I realize that’s a wide range of markets, but I’m trying to run as many deal analyses as possible to learn what works and what doesn’t.For those with more experience:Do these numbers seem reasonable?

They regularly contact us via a rental phone number—over 100 messages in nine months—covering a wide range of topics, from neighbor concerns to minor issues.

If you did list during that time, my guess would be you overpriced the property.Pricing effectively and marketing widely will sell the property.