It also seems like a huge gamble to operate if I don't know quite for sure the variables involved to make a place have 33% occupancy rate on the year vs 75% occupancy rate on the year.

Stocks is gambling. 

It is just really inspiring to hear about someone else who is just starting out who has found their niche and is enjoying it and succeeding!

I guarantee you'll get more responses to your questions, since no one really enjoys interacting with a blank default image!

I hope you enjoy it.

Gourmet kitchen w/granite and SS appliances, Built ins, Rooftop terrace w/double sided fireplace to enjoy Fabulous water views of the Potomac River ,Wet bar wine fridge and dishwasher on Rooftop level with over sized bedroom and full bath.

You could be an agent, appraiser, mortgage, loan processor, property manager, underwriter, etc.Ask yourself what part of investing in real estate you enjoy, is it acquisitions?

At any rate, I did enjoy your perspectives on MH sales.  

I really enjoyed Dave Meyers post here https://www.biggerpockets.com/... as a data guy trained in biological statistics I am much more data driven.

If you wing it you will fail.According to (my) data with my selected assumptions, up to $5K spend on mailers is a gamble.