Additionally we want to tap into the network and see who's out there that has an established process and proven ability to find the best deals. 

@Jean NortonUnless structured as a tax deferred exchange you and the park owner will recognize gain and have a taxable event even though you are trading properties.  

It's also a proven way for knowledgeable investors to find high net worth individuals who understand the value of knowledge and are willing to pay for it - a sort of quid pro quo scenario.

Instead of immediately responding (as Nick stated above) step back, consider it (recognizing that you'd be paying more money to individual of poor character) and call him back and say NO - i've decided to move in a different direction but if anything changes I will give you a call.

I assume that any deal can be made fannie/freddie by default, until I feel that I've been proven otherwise.

Account Closed1st You need to narrow your criteria with the proper list or your wasting your time and money.2nd Of all the direct mail ever the proven most responsive is yellow letters that look hand written on a wedding or birthday invitation style envelope and that should say ONLY"Hi -seller- My Name is Igor.

Hello, I am looking for a wholesaler who has a proven track record of negotiating and closing deals (or a recommendation for such a person) who would be willing to partner with me.

I recognize the face of almost every Sacramento poster on BP now!

I pray for the day that I come across a seasoned investor who recognizes in me what they see in themselves, and takes me under their wing.

They have been proven over and over again that they're always behind the curve.Real and nominal are good for comparison, but an average Joe buying a house in 1972 for $17k, which is now worth $650k, doesn't care whether it's real but rather nominal dollar.