I have rehabilitated a couple trailers but want more.  

I'm certainly not in a position to offer blanket statements - every person's situation is different, and real estate/investing may not appropriate for everyone.

Hard Money Lender could prove expensive unless its a flip.may be expanding exit stategies i.e wholesaling it to a landlord for a nice profit 2)flip 3)BRRRR having figured out the down payment using conventional financingi would suggest putting it under contract then select an appropriate exit strategy for great deal with the exclusive period

As the IRS states in Publication 551, "This agreement is binding on both parties unless the IRS determines the amounts are not appropriate."  

Rinse and repeat, while incorporating new ideas, knowledge, and lessons learned through networking and our own experiences along the way.I welcome the opportunity to network with successful investors that are willing to guide me around pitfalls, as well as beginners that would like to compare notes and help each other get started.I am currently looking for information and contacts for corporate and tax attorneys to solidify a company plan and structure that both protects us and our assets from liability, but also provides appropriate tax advantages.Thanks for reading, I look forward to sharing ideas and receiving your input on how I can achieve my goals.

The FCRA requires making an offer of credit or insurance (see Section 604 on this link: http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/articles/pdf/pdf-0111-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf) and also the appropriate opt out disclosures when marketing to credit bureau data.

Is it appropriate to e-mail the owner asking if she is interested in selling or should I stick to a mailed letter?  

They may still want your personal guarantees on the loan, but the investment will be within the entity with the loan appropriate to that requirement.

My advise would be to contact your local city/county and or state regulators to determine the appropriate course of action.  

I do not feel it is appropriate to put her connections in a hard spot of deciding between helping me do something she doesn't want and being a great resource.I am sure my situation isn't unique and has been discussed before, I am new to this forum and haven't figured out fully how to navigate it so if you can point me to any other posts that would be greatly appreciated.