I wish new investors would take time to establish their own personal finances before trying to navigate the complicated world of real estate investing.At minimum I would advise new investors to have the following:1.

So basically what's being said (@Jay Hinrichs @Joffrey Long @Brian Gibbons @Jim Johnson) is if you're going to sell a mobile home via rent to own OR seller financing where you create and carry the paper, you need an attorney to help you navigate and/or a mortgage loan originator experienced in this area to help as well. 

If you want to get the most out of a listed deal, I always recommend you approach the listing agent without using your own realtor, provided you have the know-how to negotiate, perform due diligence, and navigate the purchase process well.As an aside, I do not recommend buying a property for 230k, or even 200k, that is only renting for 2100/mo.

Specifically looking for any recommendations for contractors who have done similar jobs and can navigate the permitting process efficiently.

pass me your Korean # and I will contact you sometime.

Thinking about using a company like this to help navigate those areas until I gain some experience. 

Having said that, San Diego does offer great return to investors who know how to navigate these intricacies.  

From a contractors point of view, Home Depot is easier to navigate and has more of the things I need.  

You also mentioned an interest in buy and hold as well as flips and I added a couple links for those niches.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Most QI's like yourself are able to help investors navigate this process!