However; the more modern "mobile homes" in parks are usually required to be set on a foundation with skirting, etc., and the walls are now sheetrocked rather than paneled (which was the fire hazard) I agree that manufactured homes, whether in parks or on their own parcels are a great alternative for affordable housing.

Can any foundation problem be fixed?

The other major issue with the property appears to be the foundation.

Two questions:1) Can we assume that the mobile is not on a permanent foundation nor is reflected on tax records?

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The reason being is that they wouldn't allow escrow for repairs on a minor foundation repair according to the inspection report and the deal fell through.