Any advice on how to navigate this while keeping the deal intact or potential transfer of partners would be greatly appreciated!

Cleveland is a great cash flow market but it's tough to navigate from afar.

For example, learning how to navigate CRMs like HubSpot or property management platforms like Buildium could be a big plus.

I have a vision of building and developing mobile home communities in upstate NY that are vertically integrated to allow future members to choose from a catalog of homes, have them installed, provide them with financing options, and make the process of selecting, buying, and living in the community very smooth.Since this is my first time doing this, I would love to chat with an experienced mobile home developer on the following items:Zoning - navigating the zoning process to allow the community to be allowedStart up costs - I am a finance person who would love to better understand start up costs - septic / electrical / water / pads / roads / etcOn Going Maint Costs - in building our business case, I want to build a conservative financial model to capture all re-occurring expenses - utilities, landscaping, capex, septic clean out, etc.I know this is a lot, but would greatly appreciate talking to someone who is an expert in this asset class!

However, with careful planning and a proactive approach, you can navigate these hurdles successfully.

That being said due to the number of sharks out there I would only spend money that I can afford to lose. 

Looking for another loan shark to replace the one I've got.

It sounds like you navigated the challenges well and gained valuable lessons for your next venture.

They all use the same Real Estate Agent as well and she is a shark. 

They would do a stellar job helping you navigate and landing hand managing :)