I'd recommend offering something such as being a bird-dog, or something with value.

If someone local has keys, you can try to speak with Latchel contractor to see if they will enter property - then pay them extra to go get the keys.If Latchel contractor won't, due to liability concerns, perhaps you can find a local RE agent that you can pay to accompany the Latchel contractor.Worse case, maybe go back to your PMC and beg them to assist you.

This is for my mom, who has been a snow bird in Port Richy, FL at this property for a little over 6 months each year for the last 6 years, but still maintains Pennsylvania residence status.

I’d be more then willing to do a small bird dog fee in return for just viewing the process of wholesale.

market sure is site specific.. bird in the hand though grab your best deal and move on.. there are always more deals for those in the bizz.. its not that hot out our way but we have 17 house's pending in our development all in the last 90 days when the preceding 4 months we sold maybe 3.. 

Possibly I can source some deals from some code enforcement people and other creative places I can think of, but that will take some time and bird-dogs.Need help with finding deals, networking whether it be with other REIs or REAs, attorneys, financial planners/funding, confidence, and knowledge.I am determined and willing to work for this.

Especially because we have been spoiled with low rates fairly recently agoIf you haven't yet, go for a house hack, put low money down and kill two birds with one stone (a house you live in and a rental).

What are the legal points I need to know about getting a “finders fee” or being a “bird dog”?

Maybe you can do something similar to a Lime or Bird Scooter.

If you can find other mobile home investors to work with in your area, you may want to start out by finding deals for other investors and getting paid as a bird dog or wholesaler.