If you need to stay in DC for employment than I would recommend house hacking something, although I'm not sure how far 50k will take you there.

Does anyone recommend knowledge sources on building a mobile home parks (websites, books, organizations, plans, etc..). 

Or are there other methods you’d recommend that could align better with my goals?

Can anyone recommend sources for contact information for property owners?

I'd recommend looking for a house versus a condo.

I’m curious if anyone would recommend to not post a listing at this time of the year, as it hurts the listing by sitting and you lose a lot of the “New Listing!”

Recommend doing a search.

After assembling a lot of bed frames, I prefer the Zinus brand, and I would recommend contract grade furniture.Don't forget to sign up for pest control and both a renter's and landlord policy on your insurance.Hi Miguel - I’m also looking at the midtown  Sacramento area for multifamily…what is “contract grade” furniture please ?

I’m temped to order an appraisal this month, or does that seem like over kill and do you recommend I sit back and trust the real estate process?

However, i recommend newbies start in or close to their home market.