if you are a beginning rehabber, this is a deal i would avoid, (unless you have experiences in other related areas or have researched this extensively or have asked experts i.e. structural engineers for their input), as 1) you don't know the prices your contractors would charge2) the estimated rehab costs are lumped under general categories (i.e. concrete, plumbing, electrical), but do you know which specifically/exactly you need to fix?

So I was interested in hearing how some of you have located reputable lenders in a different state that you reside.Thanks in advance!

For a more accurate quote, you'd have to contact builders in your area as prices changes by location, weather, local lumber prices, labor, etc.

However pending the condition of park owned mobile homes and existing pads/utilities I think this has a lot of upside due to location and a growing city. 

Btw, you got to change your location from Brooklyn to South Orange :) in the title. 

Do all lenders do this or do I need to locate a lender who does?

ASREB there are several locations in the valley that you can go to get your license hours fulfilled or anything related with getting your RE license in the state of AZ. 

You can walk it to find locations with potential.

In an effort to be efficient and not use a shutgun approach, what are your favorite ways of locating and networking with individuals interested in, and capable of partnering or investing in my deals?

There is an extension cord from the second floor back porch leading down into the garage structure for powering the automatic garage door opener, which needs to be discontinued/removed (or have electricity properly installed to the garage by a licensed electrician).