Provided I can establish a solid investment plan tailored to their financial needs/comforts such as debt ratios and income, they would be more than happy to offer me some financial control.Additionally, If I wanted to, for the sake of building my own personal wealth, I admittedly have the luxury of taking a loan from my parents.

Whether that's mobile home parks or any other kind of commercially valuated endeavor is a matter of personal comfort and preference.

With that being said, if you're comfortable with a long term hold, San Diego and especially coastal, will always be attractive imo. 

network with local agents to see where they took theres. but not much to it but go with who you feel comfortable with.

ONE OF THE REASONS WHY I WAS INTERESTED IN THIS PROPERTY WAS I LITERALLY GREW UP AROUND THIS PARTICULAR NEIGHBORHOOD SO IT WAS A FULL CIRCLE MOMENT FOR ME BESIDE IT BEING A GREAT DEAL I WAS VERY FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE WITH THE AREA !.

They will be able to tell where they feel comfortable or not. 

Get out of your comfort zone.

However, consider STR seasonality, local regulations, and management demands, and ensure your equity loan and new primary residence costs fit comfortably within your budget.

Get out of your comfort zone.

It’s better to have less rooms and to have them large enough to comfortably fit a queen bed.