If you have Other earned income from a job, an ira is another vehicle you can use that is simpler than a 401k to create and maintain and also allows you to save in a tax advantaged account.

Mobile/Manufactured homes are considered vehicles in many states (hence the VIN - vehicle identification number), so it would probably only have details about the features the home came with from the factory.If this is for a pre-fabricated home that is on a regular foundation and such, the manufacturer would be able to tell you about the VIN.Either way, just like with anything used you should make sure you do a full inspection on it so you know what you are buying first!

This contract makes an assumption about other parties unrelated to the contract and by doing so, creates a the vehicle by which prices can artificially increase perpetually.An appraisal contingency ought to be an agreement between the buyer and seller, where they agree that one party or the other or both will purchase an appraisal for the specific purpose of settling the matter of value in the agreement.

The real estate investment vehicle itself is wildly different than the stock market -- you don't put your money in, close your eyes for 15 years, and hopefully make 50% on your deal and sell your stocks.

I'm all for getting a match (free money), but I'm not for maxing out a vehicle that will get hammered with taxes on the way out

I just went through the experience of selling and buying a vehicle.

I was able to do a cash out refi to keep 20% down (60k) and took the rest and paid off my wife's vehicle. 

And is it cheaper to buy a used vehicle or a new one?   

It's just a vehicle that's holding your money (equity). 

Look for people close to you, who trust you, where maybe they have money tied up in CDs, retirement accounts, or other investment vehicles that are typically paying low interest.