If you're interested in the park, keep fishing for #s that fit your criteria. 

The obvious reply is that the broker only gets paid when a deal closes and you “intend to close on any good deal that fits your criteria”This may not be what you find but it can be discouraging so keep looking and analyzing dealsJJ

You are walking into a very questionable area.

Learning, analyzing deals, making contacts and networking, walking neighborhoods - start learning the craft, the market, and the numbers so you'll be prepared once you find your first potential deal.

If it fits your personality and goals, I would say look to possibility get a mentor/coach.

I know that some units will need work,  but I'm a handyman so it looks like a good fit. 

Through hard work and sweat, I know real estate will be an excellent fit for me.

It's also a good idea to compare what you can achieve with what vehicle.Whether it's RE, stocks, gold, or collector troll dolls - does it fit for you?

The OP stated he’s prepared to walk away if things went south and give her he property.

@Jordan l@Jordan Leithart If you're going to invest out of state, my advice is not to choose a market based on the fact that you spend a lot of time visiting family there but base it instead on whether the market fits your criteria and offers the best chance of achieving your overall financial objectives.