I'm actually too confused to attempt talking to anyone who may potentially be involved in this deal to open my mouth.  

Before you consider getting involved with a fix and flip, as it has already been suggested, make sure the numbers work.As a business owner, you look at the P&L regularly and this would be no different.The community is great and you can bounce some ideas here too, which will help answer any questions you may have.

The commission to lease up might be 22,000 all in but for time involved I could close many transactions and make 20 times over that amount.Transacting is just a higher dollar per hour activity and I enjoy it more.         

Should I involve the town?

It's definitely a great area to be involved, and I'm sure you'll love it. 

I have great credit 800+ score, my problem is, I was involved in a financial crime in 2013 and am going to court for it now, but by the time I move to this duplex, I will most likely be convicted and have a felony on my record, now the mobile home is in a different state, does anybody know if mobile home parks run state background checks or nationwide?

Like you I am excited to getting more educated and involve myself further in the REI with my new friends.  

You can use a custodial account or if you wish to have more control special purpose LLC can be utilized to gain checkbook control and minimize custodian fees and eliminate their involvement in the investment. 

What about a mall compared to a hotel or multi-family, maybe a for profit hospital or private airport or a race track, they all involve real estate and they all have toilets. :) 

I know this is a generic answer but get a lawyer involved.