I’m open to sound advice just trying to make a good decision.

if you think you are going to return to San Diego in the next 5 years then eating the negative cash flow and hoping some of it is offset by rent and property appreciation may be worth.I suspect your analysis will show that the smart financial decision is to sell the RE. 

The other thing is that there can be an opportunity to influence their decision or ability to bend on their criteria a bit if your finances are close, but not quite there, but you can convince them that you can deliver. 

When you realize you chose poorly, time to pivot and be wiser for it.

He went on to say that most MHP's in the area are owned by amateurs who dodge taxes by keeping poor records. 

I'm curious, what are some resources and things you've found helpful for analyzing data and guiding your decisions?

One of the condos I own had sent a letter to owners indicating that some units have had leaks coming from the bathtub's faulty diverter valves (likely due to poor pieces from the developer) and it recommended all owners should change them as if leaks occur they would be held responsible for any damage to the building and other units.I spoke to my plumber who had a look and said that the diverter valves are inside the walls which are inside my unit and the other units that he has fixed in the same building were all held responsible for going into the walls and fixing the plumbing.

I agree that the more familiar you are with the market, the better decisions you can make.

Otherwise I will dig in after tax season.These can be good, we have completed them for many clients but it isn't as simple of a decision as it always seems.Also, you mentioned you may be a RE professional. 

Huge decisions to make, and being too conservative will hurt you, and taking on too much risk with a newer family can do the same.