I got coffee with an experienced investor (he owns 130 properties).

Should I anticipate difficulties making this transition even if the current leases do not auto-renew?

I'm not the experienced investor that your looking to do business with. 

Don't expect a experienced quality pm to take on that sort of job. 

You could always take the deal to someone experienced and give them some equity in exchange for "partnering/advising".

So really right in line with historical stock market returns.The beauty of real estate is the it is 1) much easier to buy advantageously (get a good deal) than with stocks--at least for the average person, 2) you can also buy, even without leverage, properties that out perform the stock market, and 3) you can safely leverage 70% to 95% without much difficulty, making your money work much harder for you. 

Now if you take the $127,500 refi from the bank, pay off your $104K loan..and get $24,500 in pocket and still have 30% equity in the property.Again, not one of the more experienced guys here but hope this helped.

as a starting point, which I will put in my toolbox to meet with the RE attorney.I am appreciative of any helpful nuggets the experienced MH investors in the room have to offer. 

It will take a lot of time to type everything therefore I'll first start by saying that you may call or contact me anytime as my mentors in this area (vacation rentals) are highly experienced.

The key to success in real estate is having knowledge in multiple areas and strategies that way you find deals were someone less experienced can't.