But apparently, the power of attorney for the original seller was not permanently recorded? 

Worse than nothing:For brief background, state mandated growth planning for the entire Puget Sound region (Report title: "Vision 2040") calls for 95% of the growth to be channeled into the western urban cities and centers along I-5, with just 5% urban sprawl into the rural areas, which are intended to be permanently preserved as green spaces. 

Not to mention, there are a lot of people who have a misconception of what a bridge loan is that could use some clarity.For those who don't know, a bridge loan is interim financing, that most often, bridges the gap of an immediate need for money while the borrower waits for either the sale of a property or more permanent financing to step in.Where borrowers most often fail to understand how bridge financing works is in situations where they have a need for money, but do not have the exit strategy lined up yet.

Modular site on a permanent foundation while manufactured is on a chasis and usually in a mobile home park.

I second what @Craig Jones said,Some further rhetorical questions to get you thinking:Are you wanting to make real estate a permanent part of your investment portfolio?

Also consider that if the tile floor cracks under anything permanent you put over it, you will hear it.One more thing regarding any floor type.  

With lending standards just now beginning to loosen from a historic tightening, I find it bizarre (and frankly, offensive) the idea that Private Mortgage Insurance will now be something that will be permanently affixed to all FHA backed loans...even long after the property has the 20-25% equity that has formerly resulted in PMI's vanishing.It's as simple as this: If the bank is going to hold potential homeowners to high standards, that is fine by me but stand by your underwriting process.

A big fat ZERO.

expenses.From the HHS website:An exempt “home” generally becomes a countable asset -- that is, its equity value is counted against Medicaid eligibility limits -- if the owner has no living spouse or dependents and Moves into a nursing home or other medical institution on a permanent basis without the intent to return,Transfers the home for less than fair market value, orDies.Using home equity: When the house is no longer a "home" and becomes a countable asset, Medicaid may require its equity to be spent on the homeowner's healthcare costs.

There are some construction loan that will turn into a permanent 30 year loan, or was it for new development, I can't remember.