I would have said never 20 years ago but today I strongly believe the way real estate is now being handled by these big international banks American soil is going to be sold off and we will become even a much more different nation than we already are.

For example, They could have found an underground storage tank (for oil heating - a big issue up this way) or discovered soil contamination and the seller offered a reduction in the purchase price because of it.

I do have reserves to make big repairs, but I'd rather save those and look for a more sound investment.My first instinct was to fix it because of course I've been thinking about how to update already, but then I start having these feelings last night to walk away since now in addition to what was obviously to the eye and then found underneath it seems like there could be lead paint, asbestos, and other older home issues lurking, and I appreciate you confirming that feeling.

Is there anything outside of a professional opinion that can be done to determine if the soil is stable?

Fiberglass tubs should be installed with proper support underneath (e.g. mortar bed).

The I feel that if you own the mobile home and the land underneath it you will have more problems being a landlord.Mark

Foundations can and should be engineered correctly for expansive soils in the first place.  

there is access to the crawl space but not sure if just sistering the joist or anything underneath will be enough.  

So this crowdfunder is not obligated to make investors whole it was not their deal.Now as a broker which is basically what the crowdfunders are.. this type of transaction can soil one's rep.. and other investors may take pause in their underwriting prowess.But to make investors whole ,, Nope not something they are obligated to do and frankly can't do .. they are not providing a security that is guaranteed in any manner.

Some of the less obvious items that I've been nitpicked on:- paint underneath the sink and in the utility closet- any tree branches / weeds touching the building perimeter- clean window frames (the channel where it slides had to be spotless)- common area / hallway must also meet code regardless of how many section 8 tenants you have