Might suggest you tour the city a few times with a realtor that is familiar with the areas you might be wanting to purchase in.  

I saw a few listing like these and some of them doesn't even allow home tours, not sure if that's a red flag. 

The advice already given to take a little more time to save more cash to buy in Tempe or Scottsdale is sage guidance.There are some affordable areas in Mesa that are starting to turn around as well.Lease-option (rent-to-own) could be a possibility also, I have seen some MF owners willing to go that route.Feel free to connect and send a DM if you'd like to tour properties in the meantime just for fun, it can be very enlightening and educational!

Toured Pacific Manufacture Homes last Friday. 

I think there is a lot of value moving that direction and it differentiates us from the "tour a project" folks that started up last year.

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From touring the place, I estimate all the major things would need replacing or fixing.

My biggest concerns are:They will leave the unit trashed/damaged, Say the appliances are theirs, a possibility since other upgrades were madeBe difficult in the inspection/touring Any insight is appreciated!

You are not far form me reach out and I will give you the nickle tour of what I do in my business.