@Myka Artis STRs have experienced huge growth in 2020 in *drive to vacation markets with an outdoor draw where regulations are favorable* (ie near lakes, oceans, mountains, desert).

If the offer you make to the owner is one that will be in the best interest of the park, you will likely get a favorable response, particularly if the owner doesn't have a solution in place for renovating park owned homes. 

What is a great way I can build deeper connections with serious buyers that make offers to reasonable if not favorable deals 75% of ARV minus repairs or lower with 10+ cap rates? 

Specifically you'll want to buy them in linear or hybrid markets (as opposed to cyclical) where you can get rent:home value ratios that are as favorable as possible.Rinse and repeat as often as possible, leverage your high earning potential to accelerate this, and keep your personal savings rate high and FIRE should be readily achieved in . . . . 10 years with ease?

private or hard money. in a partnership, you could offer your experience (and maybe even a little capital) to someone who is just getting started and needs a partner to secure more favorable terms with the lender. i think about partnerships like this.. what do i have to offer vs. what do i need?

There’s just far too many ways for a seller to fudge it in their favor (defer maintenance, leave out expenses such as management, show one-time income).

There are rentals available in nearby neighborhoods that are starting around $1600, so I almost feel like rejecting them helping her financially and i would be doing them both a favor.

The booming tech scene and the favorable demographics trend point to a solid market in the years to come, IMO.

Show the contractor that you are hands on, that you will be there when you say you will and pop in unannounced to keep them on the job.3) Regardless of the outcome, don't tell them their jobIf you don’t want to get bulldozed by a contractor, return the favor and maintain a professional relationship.

Maybe ask for some advice along the way and be happy to reciprocate the favor.