I spoke to them about 1.5 months ago and since then they have been non-responsive that makes them look like not the real deal and I'm wondering if they are still around and active and good?

That is often a matter of opinion and will depend on the attitude of your municipality.Most municipalities do not require neighborhood approval, but will offer the public opportunities to provide input which will be considered.

and the property had a private dwelling value appraisal much higher than the public property appraiser claims. 

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

Or if you are able to connect to public water &  sewer, this would make the investment much easier.

In addition to public Service Jesse Brewer is a real estate broker with over 20 years’ experience in dealing with rental properties both as an owner / manager, but also as a broker selling them.

I'm also hopeful to get some local cooperation now that he's claiming partnerships with local government. 

Hello Everyone! To give some context before my questions to everyone, here's a little about me and where I'm at in my investment journey. I've been listening to the real estate rookie podcast and others like it for ov...

I am local to Los Angeles - based in Orange County.A bit about me: I’m a civil engineer by profession with experience in local government.

Short-term rentals of non-owner-occupied properties will also require a special use variance which is obtainable by starting with the completion of an application in the Zoning Department."