You can test the market out after you find out the sellers true motivation for listing the property. 

It suggests to me that the owner is NOT motivated!

Looks like 4.5-5 acres is usable with the remaining being wetlands.

I assumed (this has always been the case for me in the past) that when buying a property mid-month that the buyer would receive rent in the pro-rated amount for the number of days remaining in the month of purchase after purchase date.

Has anyone in the DC area found craigslist an effective source of finding motivated sellers?

Young and motivated with pretty decent job, income, and credit.

Starting with little money and allot of motivation.  

I am motivated to learn everyday that's why I joined this website.

You came to the right place to learn more about real estate and connect with other motivated investors.

A relative may be sufficiently motivated to work with you.It may be that a formal Conservatorship has been established.