If the city you're investing in is heavily dependent on one type of industry (tourism, manufacturing or retail) and the economy turns, you could find quality residents in short supply.

New appliances have manufacturer warranties that will cover problems usually in the first year.

You can deal directly with manufacturers and save.

Here are some of my ultimate dreams in life and passions:Big dream 1:  I would love to one day be a commercial and residential real estate developer and investor with my own business.Big dream 2:  I have a non real estate, technology/innovation/manufacturing product idea I would like to one day create, the barrier to entry is high though.Ideas to get there:  1.  

However the ops manager, when he came out said "this is manufacturer standard"What would you do? 

Of course, I know there is manufactured asbestos used in construction from old times. 

-after you have it installed by a contractor (often required to get the full warranty from the manufacturer ) you often do not have enough cost savings to offset the items listed above.just my two cents take it or leave it.  

For example, healthcare, education, manufacturing, etc.

My idea is to start with two manufactured homes.

@James Wise I got offered a Buyer position at a manufacturing company in Brunswick!