Sounds like you don't need renovations but there should be some type of regular presence.3.

But a lot of folks writing those books were washing cars in 2008-2011, when the entire vacation rental market came crashing to the ground.  

My plan 1. build septic mound and system to design2. build pad to extend past HUD for patio3. gravel drive and parking area with washed stone4. have utility water and electric performed by professional - I would possibly dig for water line install and electrical conduit 5. landscape/plant trees etc. 

I live in Wash DC and have a busy career so I assume I'll need to have a local manager.

I know that you know that a wave of foreclosures is not a realistic scenario, because it would require negative home equity on a large scale - otherwise, if you can't make the payments anymore it's just a regular sale.

Buying used comes with a number of considerations - equipment age, lease terms, traffic into the laundromat, wash and fold, there's a long list.There's some good advice from others. 

Then magically you'll get "declined" and never hear from them again.Another variation of this is washing hot checks.

Looks- As you can see above the Beige or Tan color looks the same as regular storage units.

I would not recommend a flipper start getting into new construction without the experience, they are two different things  - no different than someone trying to go from residential to car washes etc.

if its an investmenet property - there are not many ( if any)  lenders doing regular or DSCR  loans on rental MH homes