I would like to start connecting with lenders, attorneys, realtors, title companies, and all other professional in the SATX commercial real estate market.  

I started a property management company in 2017 and am now managing almost 800 doors and 6 construction crews.If I could do it all over again, I would have spent a little more time setting up business systems prior to jumping in. 

Foremost and American Modern seem to be the most popular insurance companies for manufactured.Additionally, the home cannot be in a mobile home park, it cannot have been previously installed at another homesite, should be on a permanent foundation and/or fastened with hurricane tie-downs.

,Best advice on getting started is to find a short list of top 1031 companies to work with, call or email (call is best) to discuss your situation and their credentials. 

I would eat the costs and fix the yard and either install a sprinkler or pay a PM company to water it.

Are there any good property management companies that are familiar with Section 8? 

No I would not go with a company charging that.

On the REIT side - When these investments go underwater, often the sponsor company will freeze or drastically reduce redemptions.

And yes, you are still responsible for wiring earnest money to the closing attorney/title company when you put the property under contract.

I'd also recommend you have a good relationship with an investor-focused Realtor that can connect you with a solid Property Management company, etc.