@Patrick Civello You should contact Dan Chapman at Homebridge Lending. https://www.homebridge.com/loan-originator/dan-chapman/#homeDan is a Marine Corp vet and incredibly knowledgeable about VA loans.

I know you do share a wall like a town home but do not have association fees.

He said my wall heaters aren't vented (they are, and through the roof, you can plainly see the vents from the outside of the house).

It's no different then rehabbing that first house and finding the black mold mess once you pull that first strip of paneling off the wall.

Your walls are metal.

Below are some specs I was able to ascertain:Land:  14810 SFType: MotelWall Height 10 Stories: 2 Bldg:  8200 SF Framing Masonry bearing walls Exterior Walls Stud -Brick Veneer; Actual Year Built 1986 Elevator 0It has been a family run place since its inception, having been reared in the hotel/motel business since age 10. 

Sometimes the wall is opened up completely to pull out the window and put another window of the same size in.

Tons of new construction and infill going on though.. and a lot of old crappy houses.. built in the 40 and 50's and built very cheaply .. no insulation no central HVAC or any aircondition.. so it can be cheap there when you don't have to heat or cool.. just 4 walls a roof some windows and kitchen and bath..

We removed all damp drywall on ceiling and wall plus damp insulation.

I would start at the perimeter and see if you find the old pool coping or the side walls.