We've just started a project management company here in San Antonio for that specific purpose, because these renovation projects do require someone to check in on them consistently (read: daily) to make sure that things are progressing to time and standard.

that might cause the owners to re-evaluate whether they really need 12 cats.....

I assume you own these free and clear.You really need to share the particulars for us to evaluate what you are doing but I'm going to do a little guessing.Doing a little math, you are probably into these for about $30K each and are renting them out at $550/mo or something like that, with $300 being cash flow.You really need to leverage.  

Do some online marketing to speed up the progress of your business.

@Tony Gunter have you made any progress on getting mobile homes? 

These are just some things you could consider as you progress through your decision making.

In commercial property your NOI (which is your gross rent minus your expenses) is the main factor in evaluating the value of a property. you want high rents and low expenses, and in most cases the renovation of the building is what can make that possible.

We have since connected, Jay explained what they are doing behind the scenes to me over the phone, just as described above, he has offered to give me weekly progress updates via text, and I'm optimistic that this will get sorted out soon. 

Days passed with no response so I asked about the progress and they told me they never received the signed documents.

If you have a self-directed IRA you could speak to someone about utilizing that for your progression of your goal.