You really need to know what your doing or not only is your money at stake - so is your reputation.

I have been reluctant to do that to this point because I don't want to develop a newbie reputation and not be taken seriously.

Mark is very active on BiggerPockets and has a stellar reputation.  

@Drake Pristash be aware that if you invest by buying manufactured homes in a park you will have to pay the space rent even when you aren't receiving rent.

We have a manufactured home that will rent for $2200-2400 monthly with a monthly payment of $1150.

Trying to find a respectable property manager in Minnesota, the twin cities.I am faced with a career change and I think finding a consistent job at a reputable property manager or another real estate business would be a good next step in my real estate investment.Any opinions on a good field seek entry into or a good company to inquire into would be much appreciated.

Your reputation is all you have, and once its in the mud, thats it.

A rural property with a run-down residential manufactured home worth $60k; is there any legal means the owner was able to take out a mortgage on it for $800k? 

Based upon national avenuerage assuming nothing else you'd be looking at 2,200 for someone reputable, insured.

You are only as good as your reputation!