Is this a common concern for other females in this industry, or even males?

There is definitely risk in this industry, it is all over the place, and understanding the risks is important. 

Consider getting a bid from an asphalt company during your due diligence phase and decide if this amount should come off the purchase price.Mobile Home University sells a book called The Mobile Home Park Due Diligence Manual.

My wife and I are fairly new to the real estate industry as a whole, specifically to real estate investing.  

Good to know my 10 years in the title industry wasn't a total waste!

I'm no economist, but I think that Detroit's issues stemmed from an economy supported almost entirely by the auto industry, which then shifted its operations overseas.

I have a few owners already lined up, so my goal is to remain small for several years to fully understand the industry and my market before aggressively growing the business.

I know you only need 3 classes to get licensed, but I wanted to gain as much industry knowledge as possible as well as the knowledge from the business classes.

I was wondering if there is anyone near me that is in the real estate investing industry now or previously?

Good college town with strong industry, too (General Mills).