There are environmental issues in every state about the concentration of these systems.

I'm watching that with interest: http://mlf.org/community-first/Overall, I think this trend will continue because more people are seeking to downsize for cost savings, environmental benefits, etc.

I am an engineer in training doing civil and environmental engineering on land development projects (typically subdivisions). 

This week we got under contract and have gone through environmental and mechanical due diligence - everything went well which makes me happy on the one hand but disappoints my inner negotiator who wanted some leverage on the price.  

I've just read the thread from beginning to end and it was so informative.I'd like to pick the collective BP brain if I might:I'm in the Ann Arbor, MI area and currently work full time at an environmental nonprofit.

Mike Butler from Orion Environmental.

Even if you are comfortable with the deal a commercial lender is going to want due diligence you wouldn't even think of for a SFH like a phase one environmental. etc.

It's good to know you are buying a park that has the proper inspections and certifications, but it also means at any time the state can decide that your well has been tainted and needs to be shut down, or your lagoon system is leaching or causing environmental issues. 

I'm guessing this is also not in a prime neighborhood, so you have environmental issues and/or expenses to worry about. 

I'm looking for:Property Manager, Lawyer, Accountant, Mortgage Broker, Commercial Broker, Insurance Broker, Contractors, Appraiser, Architect, Tax Consultant, Environmental Consultants, and Engineer Any recommendations?