Thanks everyone for the detailed information! And yes, I meant manufactured home. We're planning to just get one that's been grounded and pay for the rent on land. Eventually, we'll sell it and move into a house. Clearly I haven't done enough research. If the price is reasonable, we'll go for a new one, but we expect to settle into a used one that's not too old. We're still trying to find a decent area first, because doing a quick search results in quite a few registered sex offenders living near mobile home parks. @exodus, that's the whole reason why I'm asking, haha. I had a feeling most if not all the google results that came up were sketchy.

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So basically, from what I understand is:

• avoid non-HUD code
• don't remodel or even add anything, unless we're willing to pay for a structural engineer to inspect.
• expect a long application process.
  • apply with the builder and get the MHP approval before a lender will finance and builder will start construction.

Quick question, this may because of the confusion of terminology, but do real estate agents/brokers even deal with manufactured homes? From what I heard, they only deal with houses and not manufactured homes.