If you skip the LLC and remain the beneficiary of your land trust you have not insulated yourself from the dangers associated with your investment.

Is getting a full topographical survey done essential before buying? 

Rebecca Martin Maybe you can just ask for the amount of reserves the association has at the moment as well as a list of any special assessments from the past 24 months.

Their wevbsite is http://www.homeinspector.org/, or someone certified by FABI (Florida Association of building Inspectors).  

Charlie:If you look at the list of Bigger Pocket's Podcasts, you will see there is a post/thread associated with each one.  

Is there a trade association or a referral network someone can share.  

I feel as though that people are sick of the cost of housing in this area and would like another option just without the stigma associated with mobile homes and/or tiny homes. 

I'd spend a few minutes and call Laughlin & Associates out of Reno, NV.  

Start with downloading the landlord tenant laws for your state, research and find out if their is a landlord association in your area. 

I have also worked as a real estate agent in the past and have more recently worked as a project manager for a flipper in the area, so I have general knowledge of different aspects in real estate and feel comfortable with most of the processes associated with it.