A Big Snag

We found out that the septic tank can't be certified. Either we need to install a new septic immediately after we buy (otherwise we can't legally reside in it), or they need to put in a septic for us.

Basically, in our county a residence must have a certifiable septic to be bought or sold. Due to the fact that the trailer isn't affixed to the property, the property can be sold as vacant land instead of a residence. Vacant land doesn't need to a have a certifiable septic tank, but it commands a much lower price due to that fact.

So, initially we all agreed on $28k...when we thought there were two working septic tanks (one for each hook up), not one tank, which doesn't work, for the two hook ups.

We offered them either $20k as is, or the initial offer of $28k if the septic tank is brought up to code.

I called around and getting a new septic could cost between $3,000-$10,000 depending on how much work needs to be done and how much of the digging we can do ourselves. I contacted our realtor and told her what we wanted and we should hear back from the seller on Monday!