And the biggest tip of them all is remember these people are there first and for most to make money .

This might be your biggest challenge because underground work which sewage needs to flow downhill towards your existing sewer line.

The biggest advantage I see if that on a refi I will have a payment every month even if I don't use the cash out money.

I have always wondered how these type of partnerships can align the interest of the investor and the general contractor because they have opposite incentives to keep the cost down or drive the cost up.  

Account Closed Here are a few resources that I found valuable when I was learning about the details of investing in mobile home parks:Books:Mobile Home Park 10/20 Investment System by Dave Reynolds, Frank RolfeMobile Home Wealth Part 2:  How to Become Even Wealthier investing in Mobile Home Parks by Zalman Velvet, Stuart SilverThe New Investor's Guide to Owning A Mobile Home Park by Laura Cochran, Erin CochranThe 21 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When Purchasing Their First Park and How To Avoid Them by Charles DeHart and Kevin Bupp (available for free from www.mobilehomeparkacademy.com)Podcasts:The Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast with Kevin Bupp and Charles DeHartMobile Home Park Investors with Jefferson Lilly & Brad JohnsonWebsites/Blogs:Park Street Partners - http://parkstreetpartners.com - This is the investment firm run by Jefferson Lilly and Brad Johnson.  

My biggest red flag is instead of providing a scope of work,  the "I'll do it ALL for $XX,XXX!"  

Just like I am sure the AREC hates new agents who try to make the biggest commission instead of focusing on the needs of the seller.

The security deposit and possibility to get prorated refund for unused days rent the faster they vacate is a very effective incentive!

I'm not the biggest Dave Ramsey fan, but in your shoes I'd say take a page out of his book and start with $0.50 a day.

There's a million different techniques for pitching sellers, but the biggest thing is..just talk to them!