In fact generally an appraiser will have no idea of the difference as there really isn't one.Financing as well will treat your home no different then a stick build, generally there is no variation available between stick & modular appraisals, financing, or real estate agents forms and processes.This is assuming that what you are looking at is a modular and not a mobile or manufactured home.Some of the early modular's had poor designs and looked like a mobile home down to the paneling in the walls.

A well designed solar system is designed to offset 100% of your usage based on previous 12 months' usage and conversation about future usage such as intent to buy an electric car, etc.A relatively small bill with the utility will always be there as there is a connection fee for the privilege of being attached to the grid.

It's all about the loan company wants to cover their a... so they do an inspection.When you have a simple kitchen sink without a faucet it will not pass inspection lots of small issues will cause it to fail.

I’m looking for a general contractor to work with to do a thorough renovation of the kitchen and bathroom in the unit.

What I did:Painted walls and ceilings with sherwin williams superpaint dover white.Trim and kitchen wainscoting was painted with super paint semi gloss white.Ripped out plaster tub surround and replaced with cement board that was waterproofed and tiled.Replaced some missing shingles on garage roof.Replaced old shower valve with single handle valve.Replaced garbage disposal.Replaced old outlets/switches with new white outlets/switches/plate covers.Jacked up sagging portion of house and sistered three of the joists and replaced the rotted sill plate.Removed vinyl tile from laundry floor and painted the concrete with grey floor paint.Before photos:  Apologies if they are sideways or upside down...The after photos can be seen on my zillow ad, https://www.zillow.com/homes/17439-cicotte_rb/88664724_zpid/?

How much should the split be if I am a realtor I can assist in finding the house along with the GC finding the house I'm carrying all the risks of financing, my credit card for material until draw and 3% for design he however is loan originator, therefore earning off of my loan, as the GC, he wants to be paid for service as well as subs, he wants to be paid administrative fees of 3% of the loan, construction management 9% and construction reno o/p 25% ...he will carry labor until bank draw.

But, its a well-designed city that's easy to navigate, has several economic drivers and many sub-markets.  

Typically a duplex will offer twice as many problems that could arise. 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 2 water heaters, 2 furnaces and 2 tenants.

It’s mostly updated but we could add some value in the bathrooms and kitchen.

Should be a good project, if I remember correctly it had a new roof and electric service and the interior had the bulk finished, and a new second mini kitchen.