We have a large 55 and older park but it is in a pretty remote location in the so cal desert so its not like thousands of people are driving by us each day.

another big "it depends" item is washer and dryer connections, not having that will make the property a very sub-par-dated property for example. at the end of the day, the biggest driver is:its rental income and cost of management and if tenants are good payerscost of maintenanceand in Texas (lots of places in Texas experience this), an appraisal district can torpedo local sales prices by harassing us very high values, making more owners want to sell and get the hell away from them.. many taxing authorities net more off an apartment property than some of the apartment owners around here... just saying that is a real factor you have to consider always but often over lookedand insurance, we got hurricanes really screwing us over on insurance, that will drive down values too

No idea what she did, but I am guessing it was an alcohol relapse and driving. 

But you can search investor friendly realtors right here on the Bigger Pockets web site in the NETWORK section.

After driving by a parcel of land (5-acres) for a few years it finally clicked, why not consider putting on PM hat as developer. 

I'm considering the possibility of other counties or areas, but within a few hours drive so I am able to do that and don't feel my hands are tied being too far away.I do see some MH for reasonable prices, but wasn't sure if that was a smart move in this game.

If Instagram or social media Is your thing do that, if it’s door knocking, mailers, cold calling, driving for dollars, open houses, networking, or something else then do that.

Someone who has done this successfully who can provide some pointers on how to get started and major pitfalls.I see several laundromats in driving distance of where I live up for sale.

Driving all over to fix issues as opposed to going to one address. 

I never went driving for dollars.