I'm going to match my employer contribution at 4% but does it make sense to keep maxing out or save up for the next real estate purchase? 

A bit of thinned paint to make the color match the older morter. 

I was just asking questions and for Different records, they were like wait this doesn’t match. 

Screen them to decide if your criteria has been matched.

Make sure details like bedroom/bathroom count match the listing and look for any opportunities to add value that might not be evident in the listing.

Just because people don't have the tools or skills to proficiently do the strategy does not mean the strategy itself is flawed, it's a mis-match of operator and action.

Build a trajectory, that matches your risk aversion and experience. 

The issue being I cannot get any idea of what a 2bd mobile home would rent for once it was fixed up to match the neighbor homes.

This will allow you to start building out your network and find the areas of investing that best match with what your skills and goals. 

I believe that Minwax product was intended to recoat the original finish...like a screen and topcoat...colored to camouflage scratches and even out the irregularities but match the original floor so if it wears off it isn't noticeable.