Too many people that don't have a clue what they are doing or worse, know exactly what they are doing, approach homeowners with stories about how they are going to rescue them, save their credit, help them, relocate them, give them money, and other things, only to fail or succeed, in stripping the borrower of their equity and their home.

Compare that to buying an older home and the furnace goes out right after you move in, the plumbing is ancient and the inspector somehow failed to notice the large stress cracks in the foundation.It has only been a few months that I have been living in my home and everything has been working out great so far!

Example roof that had 5 years of life but failed in year 3. cost $6000 Capex budget only had $3600.

Though, I failed to realize the type of neighborhood that it was in.

If you don't approach real people you fail immediately.

If they fail to do that and it results in water damage, the tenant is liable.If water gets inside the home and the tenant is aware of it but fails to report it, they are negligent and therefore liable.If the tub is dripping and they fail to report it to me so I can fix it, they are negligent and liable.If they leave a window open and rain water comes inside the home and damages the flooring or window sill, they are negligent and liable.It sounds to me like your friend has no idea how to care for a home.

Have him fight the claim with the insurance company.If that fails, put it on the market as a rehab property.You might clarify whether you mean a mobile home or a modular home. 

Hi I'm in Washington State, and finally (after a number of failed offers) have a property under contract.

In general, "If a home buyer discovers a material defect that the seller failed to disclose before the close of the sale, the law may give them the right to cancel the transaction." 

If Buyer receives actual notification from Lender that any Financing Contingencies identified85 above have failed or otherwise cannot occur, Buyer shall promptly notify Seller, and the parties shall have business days (two [2] if not filled86 in) following the date of Buyer’s notification to Seller to either (a) Terminate this transaction by signing a OREF 057 Termination Agreement87 and/or such other similar form as may be provided by Escrow; or (b) Reach a written mutual agreement upon such price and terms that will permit88 this transaction to continue.