There are multiple local groups and meetups you can try attending here to connect with more ppl 

They've done multiple video preentations of their company.I'm surprised though that there is a complete dearth of reviews, articles, comments about them except for their own maketing material.Did either of you go with them? 

There are multiple strategies that you can use on mobile homes to achieve your real estate investing goals. 

I'd recommend interviewing multiple realtors, property managers and lenders to make sure you build a solid team. 

Overall sale prices of homes are lower than most areas so that 100-200K can be multiple down payment on investment properties.

To achieve financial freedom, you'll need to scale to a portfolio large enough to spread risks across multiple properties while also generating enough surplus cash flow to cover both personal and property-related expenses.Many experienced investors achieve this by:-Strategically acquiring properties in high-cash-flow markets.

I had a lead inquire about this property and the listing already says multiple offers, but then 130 days on market so far. 

However The barrier to entry in the REI teaching business is very low and a lot of bad players join the game.What you describe led me to come up with Ned's Rule of Gurus.The quality of an REI course is inversely proportional to the price

I am interested in investing in something a bit more passive as I am getting older and, while I love the real estate asset class, I do recognize the need for multiple streams of income. 

When it's time to sell, I consult with multiple brokers, the experts who know their stuff.