.: They are speaking to "consumers" more than to entrepreneurs.

There are some benefits, mainly privacy of ownership, and those can be read here: http://www.idfpr.com/banks/consumer/tips/TRUSTS.ASP. 

I can say this platform is awesome and has a lot  to offer.

Earning more is a major focus of this forum, but it is FAR easier to consume less to get you to financial independence.  

Greetings,I'm in the midst of analyzing which investment route to take, either a multi-family (duplex) or a smaller mobile home park.From my side, I see typically more upside potential with purchasing a commercial mobile home park as you can possibly add more leasing spaces & there's more acreage to work with in terms of opportunities for additional income.What are your thoughts on this & what are the general pros/cons of both investment platforms?

The consumer Financial Protection Bureau (cFPB) is replacing some of the forms used at closing and requiring lenders to provide these forms at least three days before closing.

It is simply an online platform where communications occur, and documents are stored, between the banks and those negotiating short sales.  

You will want to identify a few quality companies by researching here on BP and then chat with 2-3 at least.For static investments such as a single note or private stock, a custodian held account can be cost effective (Trust companies).If you will have a more interactive and time sensitive set of assets in your plan, a plan that offers checkbook control like the IRA LLC or Solo 401k will provide a more responsive platform.

How was the application process as compared to a true hard money crowd funding platform?

It's exhausting and totally time consuming, but your planting your seeds now to bear fruit for you next Spring.