However, I do not go about telling other investors to avoid such investments or make blanket statements that all advisors associated with conventional financial products are just out to make a buck and do not have their clients best interest in mind. 

Then the fees for joining the Realtor association.

I know there are some things/fees associated with HAND, but am not sure of specifics.

I'm looking for legit investor associations in California (anywhere in Cali, no specific location).

-Do you want to manage 18 MH rentals and the associated tenants?

Try to identify and meet with the up and coming junior analysts\associates brokers. 

This is in New Haven (but an "A" area) and an older building so I understand there are costs associated with that. 

A lot of times you can still exit the deal and recover your EMD if you're using a standard HAR (Hawaii Association of Realtors) contract that protects the buyer via multiple contingencies.

@Steven FontesHi Steven, as others have mentioned you will surely have more turnover associated with the 1 bedroom units.

You also need errors and omissions insurance, mls access fees, local association fees, state and national fees, continuing education costs, among other costs.