If you do not have the money to pay such a person then maybe look into a joint venture type arrangement where you share upside profits for time invested.

Tom,Off to a good start and you seem to have realistic expectations and enough life behind you to realize there will be acquisition years followed by digestion and stabilization (years where money flows in and others where he tide runs out).I've never ventured into trailers/ mini-homes, but know folks who both regularly flip them and/or fix-and-rent.  

Put together a sample deal and then start meeting with potential joint venture partners to get them to fund it.

If you haven't already, take a listen to the BP podcast - it was a huge part of my education as I started in REI and will give you so much confidence to tackle this new venture. 

Good luck on your venture!

But if you are looking to grow your portfolio fast I would focus on Sandwich Lease Options and Joint Venture money partners.

Good luck with your ventures, there are some great deals in Australia still, just have to search hard for them, and don't be afraid to look outside the capital cities.CheersLindsay

joint ventures. 

Drop me a line if you ever want to venture north east.

I am just getting started with my Real Estate venture.