Your target is likely to prefer to work with licensed professionals who specialize in their community. 

Are there any websites that can list lawyers in the area that would specialize in this area?

Specialized skill in solving unique problems will set you apart from the run of the mill investment strategies and formulas.This a people business and a problem solving business, not a "real estate supermarket" where you merely pluck properties of the shelf looking for the lowest prices, highest yields, and comparison shop like going to Walmart or Costco.My personal preference after 20+ years of investing is that I would much rather drive a 2-3 hr radius digging deep for opportunity than hopping on a plane for 3 hrs one way, spending a week in a hotel and buying off the shelf.  

If i were to find another military member willing to go into a deal like this what do you see as far as the pros/cons of the deal?

Deeper searching showed that the couple was military (VA loan) , used a military financial institution.

His other properties can be seen at MJSPLLC.com  He is specializes in luxury homes and is very proud of his work.  

I know that we have a smaller bank in West Michigan  (Macatawa Bank) that does portfolio loans for special case situations.

Stevens who is a MH community broker specializing in smaller communities and also go to her website and read back issues of her community owner newsletter that is available for free.

I work with commercial buyers and specialize in it. 

Its good to have a rep to handle your needs, ask for one.Side note for Home Depot fans: if you purchase bulk in home depot, not sure how much a regular customer qualifies for --I think its 2,500-- go ask for a bid room price, I have a territory rep to handle this, my minimum ticket is 1000 for them to give me a special price.