They have views of Puget Sound and are walkable to downtown Edmonds, both of which are on our list of desirable features.Account Closed thanks for the color commentary. 

It sounds like you already have a great start.

Normally I suggest listening to the podcasts or reading the blog posts but it sounds like you've already go that covered :)As far as networking, Bigger Pockets has a great member search feature you could use to search for members in Rhode Island, then you could reach out to some directly.You could also attend a networking group in or near Rhode Island such as RIREIG or Black Diamond REI.

that sounds like a terrible idea lol. 

Sounds like you are on to something. 

Which sounds great on paper but they never moved in so he ran himself into the ground trying to pay the extra mortgage.

@Brayan Sandoval it sounds like you are likely targeting absentee owners?

@Jamie Beltran, it sounds like you may be making a classic mistake and capitalizing the the rents from the park owned homes and rent to own homes at the same rate as the park itself.

If it will be cost effective (or just worth your personal sanity) then give him some money to clean out his stuff and walk away from the property.

@Markian Sich I hope it doesn't sound too lofty!