**Are there any particular etiquettes or protocols I should be mindful of when networking with fellow professionals and investors?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Working with the county/city on permits and violations Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Also, consider watermarking your plans or only sharing them with trusted professionals. 

Is the unit tip top, are your photos professional, is it priced accurately, does your listing have all the proper call outs and are you really 'selling' the property and putting it's best foot forward.

I am not considered a "real estate professional" by the IRS definition.

Professional park owners will tell you to only consider the pad rental in evaluating a park investment. 

Here in PA, month to month leases can be terminated by either party with 30 days notice.

We did it for two years before moving into the main house.The best part is you can still do refinances since it is technically owner occupied.

The hard part is finding a deal for the 1031, but, at least in my market, most of the cash on the sidelines is just watching the MLS just as they always have, so when I put more work in, I am able to make deals that work.