From experience I think an good inspector can find things that your contractors won't and then It will give you a list of items to fix in the properties that might be hidden. 

Ryan Dossey Good Morning Ryan,  Here’s a couple of items that you'll need in order to do conventional or Gov financing.- 1040's for the past 2 years - W2's for the past 3 years if you haven't done your 2014 taxes.

First question: Even if all the big ticket items such as roofing, plumbing, electrical, etc... has been kept up, what are your opinions about building older buildings?

There are many reasons, but the biggest is that their income statements are loaded with non-cash expense items, depreciation usually the largest.  

They typically cost 35-45% less there and still offer delivery, some items were new in box even!

Some of your costs will be property taxes, maintenance, insurance, debt service if you get a loan, CapEx (replacing items such as roofs, AC systems, etc), vacancies, etc.

Charge against the security deposit to remove items left behind and for extra cleaning.

If accepted I'll remove the heap and install a new Manufactured Home for about 80-90k including demo, site prep, ancillary items i.e. decks, steps, shed, carport and patio cover. 

I tried using one of those and ended up returning it because it did not work at all... not even sure why this item was for sale as it just spit the paint out in clumps.

Loan limits can increase by a factor of 3-5 in many of these cases, but this comes with a major tradeoff of 3-5 percent "compensating balances" (read more collateral via covenants or less money loaned in effect)Item 2 is desirable from the perspective of reducing brain damage and consolidating relationships.