Hoping to find like minded individuals who can get me started with networking.

Look at your risk vs reward.....free and free...the only thing on you is to make sure you have the funds and the knowledge to put the MH back together and sell for a profit. 

. -- "Affiliate" means, unless the context requires otherwise, to establish between an individual and a real estate broker an employment or other contractual relationship under which the individual is authorized to provide real estate brokerage services on behalf of the real estate broker.

A private lender is usually an individual, one you might meet at the local investor's group who is seeking a viable investment to put money into.Good luck in your real estate endeavors!

You can set the filters to 3 bed/2 bath and then look at each individual unit.

I am eager to work with individuals who are ethical and have professional experience like myself.

Biggest individual expense being food as I have a special diet due to my Chron's and Celiac.Everything left over goes towards paying down debt.

This is an investment like any other and you need to find a "Risk, Reward" balance you are comfortable. 

What if any licenses are needed by the fund and any individuals at the fund?

Two answers, both serious, but only one that SOUNDS serious.First, check and see if you are paying by the "tip" (individual pickup at a flat rate) or by the ton.