Something has to get better in that market as the regulations are too confining and essentially up to interpretation by the city explore you engage with.

Yep, a recurring theme is that communication from the operators is essential -- especially during challenging times.

The chapter, entitled Communities as  Currency within the Mobile Home Empire, makes the case that mobile home owners in parks are essentially a captive audience.  

Additionally, they have another property which has appreciated in value, carries low interest rates, but has negative cashflow and essentially feels like it just locks money away.

Learn about the Net Operating Income (NOI) and Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate)—these are essential to analyzing the potential profitability of a property.Return on Investment (ROI): There are different ways to calculate ROI in real estate, such as looking at your total return after a sale or assessing your rental income versus initial investment.

While I haven’t chosen a specific niche yet, I’m leaning toward purchasing a multi-unit apartment where my 20-year-old son could live and help manage while we rent out the other units—essentially a form of house-hacking.So far, I’ve connected with a few real estate agents and gained MLS access, which has been a great starting point.

There is fine line between the two depending on the structure and source of the capital.My preferred equity partners do quite a bit of due diligence on the sponsor as they are essentially teaming up with them to do this deal.  

Before committing to paying off the property, analyze whether there are ways to optimize revenue, such as better marketing, adjusting pricing, or upgrading the property to attract higher-end guests.Return on Capital: If you pay off the mortgage, the “return” is essentially the 7% interest you’re saving.

What is essential to me is to understand  one piece of transaction I discussed in OP.

It essentially said I trusted them to give me 10%, which as is probably clear by now, they aren't really a trustworthy organization.