Where is the best resource (preferably free) for learning about this?

Feel free to send me a DM and we can talk. 

@Matt Seabrook Feel free to Email me and we can talk.

I am from SD as well and purchased my first rental out in Florida during 2020 and it was the best decision I could have made as the market out here in SoCal is difficult to break into.

It is rare that municipalities permit new mobile home communities and financially, unless you have extremely deep pockets, buying a existing community with cash flow is preferred since a new community with no homes and no tenants will take many years to come close to even breaking even from lot rents.  

Each area is different in that regard but to sell that as a point is completely misleading.The appreciation on the house, especially a new build, is almost non existent for some time you're actually marrying the fact it's "new and maintenance-free" with the premium.

This will get you free content from your guests for years to come.9.

@Juan Acevedo feel free to add me to your cash buyers list.  

If your friend is ok with breaking even on his mortgage and not concerned with cash flow, it's a great way to get your foot into the South Florida boomLet me know if you have any qs

It's a free group so make sure you are dealing with legit people.