I have this condo and while it wouldn’t take me in the red, it won’t get me very far ahead either.

.- I tried to call around to get references and could not find any; That should have been a red flag.- The second call you get is from a guy working out the payment.  

Do you consider this a red flag to invest in Cali?

Red flags to avoid?

At the same time they red tag abandoned homes that aren't safe and make the owners tear them down in hilltop.

There are just too many red flags here (including your inexperience) for this to be the right first MHP deal for you.Attend F&D's bootcamp (www.mobilehomeuniversity.com), get educated.  

Lots of issues to consider like title insurance, due on sale, comingling of funds, IRS red flags etc. 

Quote from @George Red: @Timothy Burns fingers crossed for you... sounds horrible.

Most investors try and take advantage of the Primary Home, Secondary home program without concern.When you buy too close in proximity and too soon in terms of sale date you trigger red flags. 

Orange is communications (red=elec, blue=water, yellow=gas, green=sewer, forgot what white is).