Be aware, though, that the competition for the properties you're looking at is usually pretty fierce, so I recommend developing a good relationship quickly.Good luck!

Naturally my eyes have been on Noda, Midwood etc and I have been watching the Meck County zoning board rezone building left and right for other developers.  

I currently have a rental there and am developing/selling a couple lots with my dad.

However i am ope to be taught any strategy that will help me develop my investing to be my vehicle to time and money freedom! 

Figure out what you have into the property for total cost and than run a highest and best use analysis.This should tell you whether to rehab what is there or tear it down and build something new with the same asset class or a totally different asset class ( commercial, etc.).Additionally once you find out the highest and best use then look at the TIME required to develop that use and receive income from it or sell off.Some people will get the fire department to do a "controlled burn" on the property and use it as a fire exercise.

Would like to identify a replacement property or two by then

I'd say your first step is to identify an area that you think is good to invest in, and then start exploring some of the different companies nearby and see how each one runs, what they offer, and of course, how much they charge.Best of luck, and feel free to message me if you have any questions!

If it's a resident owned development why doesn't he just pursue a conventional loan from a bank that funds MH's?

It is best to develop them yourself. 

I am a structural engineer, registered in the state of NY, and having worked on new construction and renovations with small and large developers inspired me to take a leap of faith to become one of them.