Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) program benefits (see image below for more details):Unsecured financing APR 4.5% - 9.95% Finance 100% of the project costsLoans up to $50,000up to 15 year term 0$ closing costsQuick loan approval, typically less than 24 hours70% of the amount borrowed must be used for energy efficiency improvements such as HVAC, water heating, cool roofs, insulation, duct sealing, air sealing, lighting, appliances, pool pumps, windows, and more30% of the amount borrowed can be used for non-energy related improvements such as cabinets, flooring, and other finishes.This program can also be combined with local utility rebate programs and federal tax incentivesProperty Eligibility Requirements:Single family residential propertyUpgrade 1- 4 unitsMust receive gas or electric service from one of these utilities (SocalGas, Socal Edison, PG&E, SDGE)Mobile homes need to be anchored to permanent foundationBorrower Requirements:580 - 600 minimum credit score (depends on lender)Debt to income ratio less than 55%Project Eligibility RequirementsWork has to be completed by a participating REEL contractorA combustion safety test by a contractor who is certified by BPI or NGAT must be completed upon project completion (typically this is the contractor doing the work)Work must meet building code requirements.you can find more information here: https://www.thecheef.com/reelI hope you found this post useful.

@David StumpfLint in the drier exhaust, no fire rated door from garage to house, needed a gasket sealed well cap, railing to basement and half wall on open side.

use Flex Shot tape to seal the roof leak and replace the outer portion of the roof that needs replacing.

But this can be repaired and sealed.

After finishing up with all the running around on Friday to seal the deal I left to head back to the hotel with a sense of accomplishment and a greater outlook for my future.

Not a deal breaker because sometimes its a 500 or less seal job , other times its a 10k wall anchor or hydraulics some foundation problems can create great opportunity because the general rule is "stay away".  

They forgot to completely seal the floor in the master bathroom after they took out the old flooring and put in new flooring.

If you were to stick-build to a high efficiency (i.e. offset wall with no thermal bridging, proper envelope sealing, and substantial thermal mass on the inner walls), your cost variance to a modular built home will be much smaller.

Step 16: Seal The Deal -By this time I should have a contract with a qualified, pre-approved buyer with at least a grand down.

No clearances, there is nothing wrong with this installation. the 3' you may be referring to is for Exhaust pipes of gas fire appliances, not the gas meter ( which the meter and piping are all sealed). there is an electrical code of 30" work space clearance in front of an electrical panel, but the meter does not interfere with that. just make sure the panel box is a sealed box and rated for outdoors.