Further most sellers are found at their weakest moments by a wholesaler, they aren't truly pressed for time and thus the value proposition is pretty much "in theory."

In our economy and in our laws social needs and expectations are the foundation of concepts. 

I just purchased a 3/2 doublewide on a block foundation without title. 

My husband and I are building our foundation and hope to be in action soon as well.

Pipes and electrical cost a lot not to mention foundations.

I assume, for you, most (or all) winter acquisitions have turned out well - meaning no unpleasant surprise in the Spring when things are easier to see.Has anyone had the opposite experience and found out in the Spring that there are large expenses for things like foundations, siding, or roofs that weren't detected because the property was inspected while snow and ice were present? 

Transparenc, honezty and ethics are the foundation of REI (and life in genetal) in my opinion.  

I'll order technical inspections for structural items (foundation, roof), but otherwise I know I'm buying something that needs a lot of work.

Soft-story buildings are usually the buildings where the columns or foundations are too far from one another. 

My only concern is the foundation.