Or invite yourself over to their office with a box of donuts or healthy snack tray and ask if you can sit shoulder-to-shoulder to see how her MLS software works, and what kinds of filter options you prefer.   

I really need to start involving myself in the community as I don't have any other friends or family that are passionate about real-estate investing to discuss with. knowing someone that could watch over my shoulder as i navigate my first deal would be ideal but also a privilege.  

I would hope summer is better than the shoulder season, but you really will not have a complete outlook until ski season.Good luck

If I were in your shoes, assuming I had the knowledge (if you don't, hit the books first) I'd find a good deal and virtually give it away to someone who knows what they're doing in exchange for letting you look over their shoulder during the whole process.

And, don't forget that some parks will have a "peak" season, "shoulder" season, and an "off" season, all with different rental rates and historic occupancy, particularly if the park is in a location that caters to snow birds.If the park does not have long term tenants like described above, then you have more of a "rolling stock" park and it will behave much differently.

Or wondering if I shoulder lawyer up to get some of it back. 

Brush your shoulders off and move on, good luck! 

It's a huge weight lifted from your shoulders.

It is always great to rub shoulders with successful people.Their are people from all aspects related to real estate. 

If you are interested in shouldering the burden of learning, trying, and the fall-and-get-back-up approach to the business then by all means I truly hope to shake your hand at the next meeting of the Toledo Property Investor's Network. www.toledopin.com If you are lucky then this will open an entire career for you.