(In case the local government decides they don’t want the mobile homes there any longer.)

Find them at local real estate meetups, but be careful, it's a sketchy business overall.

And the locals in Highlands have been fiercely debating STR's and regulations for the last few years, so I wouldn't be comfortable buying there.

For starters, I recommend to begin with a single family home or if you are looking to start locally, do house hacking. 

More important than identifying target areas is establishing relationship with a local investor-friendly professional who has personal experience in investing in Cleveland.

Now rural counties and can be a little different but like Jonathan says every market basically has their players..

If they send to you then you take docs to local bank and sign with a notary. 

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

Would love to connect with local investors in the area!

I'm not too familiar with the markets yet but research I've done suggests that the towns of New Britain, New Haven and Hartford all have a good mix of inventory and low prices coupled with plenty of amenities, night life, cafes, etc and local colleges to bring younger people to the area year after year.