However, I would like to gain some practical experience in the world of Notes as well.

It's an easier, less costly way for Homeowners to use their equity -- not just borrow against it.My experience: real estate law, finance and development. 

@David Song work with an experience qualified intermediary to help facilitate the 1031 exchange of two properties into 1.

I'm just curious to learn from others' experiences.

In the end, as a guest, with a good experience on or near the property, I'm open to everything. 

I want to know of people’s previous experience with them before I proceed.

I have no experience on how to value land or trailers though.It's 295k. 2% earnest money. 

what are your thoughts/experience with turnkey for starting

Sorry to hear you haven't had a great experience.

So again, my only concern with Lifestyles is that it has a draw to many newbies, but most newbies are not your father, they are guys wanting to do deals themselves with likely no real estate experience prior to joining Lifestyles.