Unless your site/situation has unique or special circumstances that do not generally apply to similar projects, it may be difficult to successfully argue that you should be allowed to have reduced setbacks when others in similar situations can't.

A little history - I closed my first deal using my own money (turned over 25gs wop) in February which isn't necessarily the most profitable but still coming out with a 5% CAP this year (financial freedoms here I come!!

This goes for financials and profits especially.One final thought..you said you were new.  

Are you pretty financially comfortable now? 

Any financial institutions will probably require a survey and abstract title given you’re wanting to buy a mobile home.

I know that commercial RE is all about the deal and less about the financial qualifications of the investor(s), however, how would you guys recommend building credibility as a novice investor?

It's called a casualty loss, and those rules got more complicated with the new tax bill, you'll need to speak with a CPA to find out how it'll fit your exact circumstances because generally the casualty loss deduction went away in 2018.

This sounds like no deal unless you have a non-financial reason you want to live there.

Check out the HOa’s financial statement too.

I'm looking for a financial advisor that has experience in Real Estate in the Milwaukee area.