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I never thought I would live in a manufactured home but guess what, here I am and I love it. I’m living outside of palm springs. I have always be handy at making repairs and I bought this 30 year old home for $10,000 and that included the land. I added a room and made all the repairs for another $10,000. But I paid cash for everything. I’m 78 and living in a great park with a total monthly over head of $250 per month. That includes everything except food. This is a great way to live, no money worries while on retirement.
John Adams Where I live we own our land, it’s included in the purchase price. However, we do have an association fee of $200 per month. That includes water, trash service, sewer, gated property, two naturally heated hot tubs, a large natural heated swimming pool, club house with animities, Southern California weather. 5 miles to Palm Springs.
I don't mind living in a mobile home but I want to own my land. I would never pay lot rent. Paying lot rent for life to me is money down the toilet. And property almost never looses it's value as where the mobile home does.
I do the same like this guy for a living and I will tell u straight land is pricy as u well know and unless u have a big down payment and can pay off fast most land owners will tell u straight they want cash.What u can do though is buy a an older mobile for 10k or less put it on a lot and hurry up and pay your home off fast then u only have lot rent and then u can save for land.It's not easy and takes time.U can buy good used mobiles for 10k pretty easy.
@TIA SVETNIK not to mention digging a well, septic etc. also I like the pole barns with living quarters built in, that’s a good way to live until a house can be built. If only I could convince my wife of that.
The mobile home won’t loose value if you maintain it properly and do upgrades etc. i have a regular house (steel) door that we had put in. Door frame is upgraded too. Also we had a metal roof over done and new skylight because we had a roof leak in master bath; but that is all fixed. The metal roof over adds extra insulation so your heating and AC will cost less. We just put in new faucets in the kitchen and main bathroom sink. I want to do the main bath tub and shower next. And yeah it cost me a good bit but had to be done. Any home needs to be maintained with upgrades and repairs. Nothing lasts forever so you fix it. Mine is a 1999 Liberty double wide 3 br, 2 full bath, fire place. The seller put in new sinks.
There are mobile home parks where you buy the property and setup your mobile home. That is what my son did. He got a double wide and bought a double wide space lot. Now he owns the double wide and the property it sits on.
I need to find a place like that tonmy mother she does paid her mobile home but the manager there took advantage of her because i were robbed in the property,so spoke with some people and they all went to court to put my mother out her mobile home in lee county florida at 541 tice court resort park he must have alot cash because i will get that mobile home out there and he will pay everysingle penny that waist out his poket because i know his wife will not spend a dime on his ass for been a dumbass
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Hi onein inone, yup, that is true for a street dealer. We have it all included in there for you. Yes, we sell our homes wholesale - and that is your final total. If I can ask you to call or text Jenn, our property manager - she's going to know more about those homes - 859-379-5150 - and she can get you approved and get you in. Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
Years ago my husband was transferred to a town that had virtually no available housing. So, we bought a mobile home. This was in the late 70's. Loved it. I see those homes are just getting better all the time.
I did warranty work on Clayton homes for 2 years and I was working 50 to 60 hours a week and could not keep up with the homes that were less then 1 year old because they are poorly and cheaply built. I have also lived in two my self and constantly repairing them. My sister just sold her Clayton after 6 years and was only able to get 45% of what she paid. There are some other mobil home companies that do a much better job in the construction then Clayton.
Hi Ron Alves, we are not married to Clayton - let me know which ones you think are better and we'll bring some of those in to compare - I'm game. Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
I totally agree..I am living in my 2006 16x80 Clayton and it’s so plain. The cost was approximately $36,000 and my parents paid cash. This MH has so many issues like rain water pouring down the walls around every window and I just spent $3500 replacing 8 windows and spending about the same to repair rotted wood on floors and walls! Shame on Clayton Homes for Selling my elderly parents a shoddy MH! I’ve lived in 2 other mobile homes in my life and this is a disaster!! If I could sell it I would! Living on social security and having to come up with money to fix mistakes that incompetent builders made just to make a quick buck makes me sick!
@@BradSimmons i like Solitaire who has ash wood cabinets; they tape and float the seams in the walls, and they have double insulated windows, as well as 2" faux wood blinds. I'm an empty nester so 2 BR is ok for me.
Agreed. It's surfacy pretty, but still looks cheap and trailery. I can see the cabinet doors coming apart in a few months, the cheap counter tops coming apart, and water leaking in somewhere is inevitable.
We bought a Doublewide (General) on a 5 acre secluded lot in the country for $25,000. It was a HUD home on and had been vacant for a year before we bought it. It was in pretty rough shape as it had been vandalized and had not been winterized.. burst pipes and all. It was ugly and dated (burgundy carpet and floral wallboard/fake paneling). My goal was to have something paid for quickly with minimal bills. I'm not a Picky Princess so cosmetics didn't bother me. We fixed broken pipes, repaired water damage, replaced flooring and installed new appliances first (came with none) and replaced HVAC unit as it had been stolen. Did that before we moved in. Hubby built a huge deck on the front. I painted walls a solid color. That took a while b/c I wasn't motived enough to do it. I also did major landscaping.. shrubs, mulching, flower gardens etc. This was my first experience of living in a MH. Other than house note, the only bill we had was electric. We were on septic and had well. MH's do require lots of TLC. For people who take care of things themselves it is not a problem as long as you stay on top of it. My husband is really good when it comes to maintenance (plumbing, carpentry etc) and DIY projects. Unfortunately a job change and relocation required us to sell it. We had 7 offers the third day it was on the market and closed on it a week later. We sold it for $65,000 cash as-is and that wasn't even the highest offer. This worked well for us as we had VERY low house payments, no lot fee and house was almost paid for when we sold it. I loved living in the country too. If you are not a do-it-yourself person or do not have the discipline to budget for regular maintenance, then it is a bad idea. Mobile home interiors are not that durable. Not a problem for some of us, but if your house gets more than "gentle use".. i.e. kids who play basketball in the house.. then it might be better to pass on a MH.
As a newly wed in the Chicago area years ago, I found myself needing to move every year or so when apartment rent went up. Friends encouraged us to consider buying a mobile home instead. We were skeptical because of the 'it's a bad investment' wrap. But when we compared living there 'for a while', and being able to sell it for 'something', to living in an apartment and not being able to get any of our rent back, it looked a lot more attractive. So we dove in, bought a 12 or 15 year old home (I don't remember exactly how old it was), lived there for a few years, and then financed the new buyer ourselves when we sold it. A great decision compared to renting! When you rent you get nothing back when you leave. When you buy a manufactured home you get something back when you leave. Something is better than nothing. Thanks Brad!
I did the same thing, about 30 years ago. It was a good decision, then, but Lot Rent in the northern half of Illinois has skyrocketed in recent years and a $500 mobile home payment with a $600+ monthly lot rent payment equals a traditional mortgage payment, nowadays. I'd like to stay here in Illinois but the poor governance has created high taxes and with that, an insolvent situation. I've recently been looking across the state line in northern Indiana, which has a 1% tax cap so the lot rents should be lower. Unfortunately, I haven't located mobile home parks in desirable areas, there.
Like he said this property may not be right for you, however this is affordable housing which is right for A LOT of people! Get off your high horse and make the decisions that’s best for you and your family! Stop worrying about the Jones’!
It is ALWAYS about what works for you, nobody else. Simple guideline that works every time. Though we live in a collective mind set, we are still individuals with individual needs. Create your own World that is working for you and be Happy with it. It's that simple!
Right. But he was just pointing out the downside of not owning the land because when the government comes around and wants it back as they always do, You're screwed how do you move your house not everyone can do that either. he was just pointing out one of the cons not one of the pros no big deal you don't need to give him a tongue lashing over it. communication and opinions that's what makes the world go round let's all relax and hear each other out. I mean I prefer that anyway thank you 🤗
@@batsonelectronics that’s so unfortunate. In my park we have rules about that, rent lot goes up, but not more 3% a year. People who do what you described are greedy assholes. there SHOULD be rules against it. Of course I live in California, where there are regulations that protect people from this kin of unscrupulous activity. I know the word “regulations” is a buzz word for some but they are needed and they protect people.
I have that same thermostat. It connects to Alexa and plays music. My child figured this out and now yells at it to play baby shark. Very nice home otherwise.
Thanks for getting back to me. I really want some acreage up to fifty acre's and no less than 5. I'm just about to purchase a property in Montana. But I'm leaning towards your neighborhood because you have mild weather
This would be great with about 2 to 5 acers . I'm in suburbs of Chicago and looking to move about 5 to 8 hours away . I like the syayevof Kentucky I have lived in Texas and Arkansas but Kentucky is 6 hours away from me it would be great to have nice get away place like this. Thanks for this video I will definitely look up at your properties. Thank you again and GOD bless.
@@trinityespejo119 then you have to put your mobile on a foundation. This way the mobile acts like a stick built house and can be financed. Depending upon the state and County, one would have to investigate.
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I raised 5 kids in a clayton 4 bedroom single wide,they are all grown and on their own now but my husband and I are still living in it,no major issues.
@Georgina Seal - good for you! It is really all about how well you care for your home... bottom line. Are some manufactured homes built as good as some site-built homes? Generally speaking no. That is also why they are more affordable. But go to any manufactured home states - where their population is heavy - FL, TX, AZ - and you will see 50 - even 60 yr old manufactured homes - still looking good, still holding up to providing a nice home for someone. But people don't take care of them - then people say, it fell apart. Well yeah, leave the window open and let the rain pour in and rot the sill, the wall and the floor - we see it ALL the time. Its not the home's fault, its that person's irresponsibility. YOU took care of your home and it has served you and your family - because of YOU being responsible. Good for you - and congrats on raising your babies and showing them how to live properly. Bless you.
or rental. Hundred acres can be farmed. Hire a farm hand and as part of his pay he gets to move in if he wants. Be perfect for a young man with a gf or wife with possibly a small child.
Hi Thomas Burke, Absolutely - and not tight in the meantime, as these homes are all about 1200 sf. Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
@@cheezheadz3928 I don't mean move in as in being inside the house or directly next to the house. Build a 3 BR 2Bath cabin with a closed in loft/bonus room at the other end of the property. It's always good to have someone watching your back and helping with the work load and protecting your land. They don't have to be right up your butt but have a place to stay at the other end or maybe down the road buy a small piece of property for that reason but either way as long as it's not just some random person and maybe a friend or someone you know would be a good idea. A small network isn't a bad idea. If I had the money I'd buy 500 acres and have cabins,container homes,and such built on the property separated for privacy and having my close friends and family live their and help out and help protect the land and the folks on it is definitely what I want. Strength in numbers and we can all pitch in and farm and tend to the livestock.
Really nice, but....all of you people out there who are opting for these ice-cold, often gritty-feeling bare floors over having carpet, well....you'll wish you had carpet on those bitter cold Winter nights, trust me on this, because carpet INSULATES like no other. With that said, sure, it's nice....but I'd only ever do this on my own land, though, and I'd have to have it put on a basement foundation for tornado protection (it CAN be done!) but when you add all of that together, i.e., the foundation that I think is a necessity...the DEPRECIATION (sorry, but it's a bare-faced lie and an absolute DELUSION if you think this thing will go up in value; it WON'T, it'll only go DOWN) involved.... UNLESS it's on its own tract of paid-for land, this is ultimately a very poor investment over the long haul. Oh, and have any of you guys who may be considering this type of housing arrangement really been paying attention to what's happening to lot rents and trailer parks? There are literally thousands upon thousands of people who are living in their PAID OFF mobile home who are being foreclosed upon because a bunch of GROSSLY UNSCRUPULOUS "investors" have discovered a new way to exploit people who live in parks and pay monthly lot rent: they are buying up all of these parks, making a few insignificant improvements here and there, and then they're jacking up the lot rents to $850.00 + per month, and when the owners of these PAID FOR HOMES are unable to pay the new and CRIMINAL lot rent increases, they're foreclosed upon....evicted from their own, paid-for homes....because they can't afford the lot rents, and let's face it....have ANY of you still reading this have any idea what the cost is to actually MOVE one of these things?! It's just as cost prohibitive. I would NEVER do this unless I had an improved lot upon which to set one of these things up on. Simple as that. If you don't own a tract of land to live on in one of these things, then DON'T DO IT!
1: I've seen quite a few videos from tiny home owners that have finally had to give in and accept that they simply need more room, or better physical accommodation. 2: I grew up in a tiny town where most people lived in the old tailor- style mobile homes, and it's worked out fine long term. And those weren't built to HUD standards like newer ones.
We retire 3 years ago. We bought a 2 bed 1 bath mobile home on 2 1/2 acres for 29,500.00. We paid cash after selling our home. It’s a 1973 mobile home and it has been cared for it’s in lovely shape and we have been very happy.
Back in 1985 we bought a new Holly Park for $17,500. Some of my friends said oh your wasting your money, bad investment. We lived in it for 17 years before moving to a house. Sold it for $8500.00. Thats cheap living and as long as you take care of it you will get a nice chunk of money back.
Hi Shirley Bird, sure can. When interest rates were more 'normal' in the 6-8% range, we always said, make 13 payments per year and it takes a 30 yr to a 20 yr. Truth - and good comment! thx Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
There is no lot rent around where I live for hundreds of miles that is under $600. Average lot rent is $900+. Mortage is much better unless you live somewhere affordable like this. But then regular homes are also cheaper out there too.
paid $51,000 for 11.3 acres with 84x56 pole building with concrete floor well and septi already in moven in a 14x54 2 bedroom for $10,000 and not a single payment to be made
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Yeah, but $150-200 in lot rent isn’t bad at all. HOAs in some neighborhoods costs like $300. So you might own the house and the land, but the HOA will always be there too. I’m paying $2,800 a month in rent here in California rn and I’m just over it. So these are definitely starting to look more and more appealing
what people need are affordable loans for small mobile homes that are on a tiny piece of land sold as a package together. That way when its paid off, you dont owe anyone, especially expensive rent just to park your home on.
@@Dobiegal yes, there are bad community owners out there - but there are good ones too - you have to look at the reviews. Also, lot rent = property taxes - about the same thing... we are ALL just renting from the Govt. but for that, we do get some perks, fire, police, schools, land amenity improvements and maintenance. AND the community owner needs to pay his taxes - which can be stout. get a quote on a new manufactured home on a few acres for property taxes --- then you need a big mower (someone has to maintain that grass), a barn to store it, a ladder to paint the barn, driveway repair, on and on. It isn't all rainbows and puppy dogs-free to own land.
@@BradSimmons my property taxes on 1100 square foot MH on 2 improved acres.... trees, barn with utilities, kennels sheds.. $605 this year. Not per month. YEAR.
I have a condo in Santa Barbara and rent house in Dallas. They have both tripled in the last fifteen years so please dispense with the falsehood that site built homes depreciate . It’s a lie.
@@Dobiegal if you have an agency who won't insure a HUD-code home, you need to find another Agent. We have hundreds of homes insured - and there are over 50,000 manufactured home communities in the US with an average of almost 100 homes each - they ALL have insurance. I'm not saying you're wrong, I am saying, you need to get another agent...
Hi Michael Bacon, new home sales in Texas alone for 2020 is estimated at 16,450 homes. they make manufactured homes better and better every year --- and find new building techniques to use to insure the best product for families to live in. That's alotta homes. :-) being sold and moved into. source: www.texasmha.com/news/market-analysis/texas-manufactured-housing-sales Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
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@@DeeDee-wg8si I know that is also true. I've seen mobile homes over 30 yrs old still standing in NC too. But, it's not because the mobile home is built better, (they aren't) You have just been lucky or God is looking our for you. :) I walked in homes in NC while home shopping and the floors in trailers only 15 yrs old were rotted out from under the carpet, Literally the carpet was laying on the support beams underneath and I almost fell through. Oh and I could tell a lot more similar stories. But, I'd be here a while. I'm from the North, I've never seen such messed up homes as I did while home shopping in the South (NC & SC & FL) in the Mobiles homes especially...OMG I was horrified. The home I bought is in Coastal NC too and if a Big storm is forecast. I'll be OUT & headed Back to the North....lol Give me 7 feet of snow any day, I can deal with that. LOL
I’m in the process of selling my friends four bedroom mobile home and I just sold my two bedroom mobile home we’re both out of here we’re tired of the people raising in the lot rent! Then our government officials don’t want to stop them from continually raising it there’s nothing can be done!!!
Site work septic drilled water well foundation delivery of the home to your lot purchase of your land electric hook up etc... 50,000 or more that 250 a month lot fee is peanuts.
They increase it once all the lots are full. I'm renting in an Inspire community. The mobile homes are a higher quality... no strips on the walls and 8' ceilings. But after living here for 2 plus years... I can tell you, the materials used are mostly garbage. The second bathroom has a "hotdog" tub thats totally useless. We decided not to buy and are looking elsewhere... especially after discovering that the "trusses" are made out of 2" × 2"'s. If you've never been in construction, which I have, I can tell you that no reputable human being would build any roof with garbage like that. And to increase the living space... they use smaller lumber in the interior walls as well. If you spill something or your kids splash on the floor taking a bath... the floors swell almost immediately... as do the countertops where the seams are. Now, after 2 years, my grill is now an eyesore and must be stored in the shed. Mind you, its been there the entire time. They can change the rules anytime they want, to anything they want to.
My primary problem with these is the thin panelling on the walls and the joint trim that accentuates it. Gypsum is both an insulator and a sound dampener. I'm rehabbing an old mobile home now and I'm replacing the panel with gypsum and covering the exterior in Hardie. Now I can texture the walls use full sized trim
I agree with you. I am having a manufactured home built to my specs. I will have drywall installed just like a house among other things. Yes, more expensive and I have to wait for the unit to be built but it will be worth it.
@@jadedavis822 . Gee, we are up early. You are right Jade. The trim they use to cover the cracks where the two panels join often buckles and is an eye sore. I brought a park model years ago and put it in a campground in NJ. I loved it except for the panels.
Thank you for the tip. I looked it up and it should be illegal to put flammable vinyl paneling on anything much less a house. And I prefer the look of drywall to panelling because I hate the way the seams look but it's also more flame resistant. I will be checking for these things when I buy. What is your opinion on a mini split vs. central heating and cooling?
Paid 58k for my 1985 single wide on half acre with 26 by 32 garage and got a 5800 rebate from the home buyers credit in 2010 and paid off in 2016. Now my place is worth over 100k. I've spent 5k on remodel kitchen bathrooms and floors. Cost me $2 a day in land taxes to live. Debt free is the american dream.
My parents had a double wide for twenty years before they passed away. The only reason that I managed to sell it for what they paid for it was because they took really good care of it and upgraded the windows. I own a house, in the eight years that I owned it, it has almost doubled in value.
That main water shutoff is a big improvement over older mobile homes for sure! Also, much better sink in the bathroom with a shelf and mirror has a border, those are definite improvements. And of course the color of the siding, the white trim, and the porch are very nice on this home.
I have lived in 2 mobile homes in my life. You couldn't give me a mobile home, they fall apart before there warrant is up and good luck getting the manufacturer make the warranty right with you. They depreciate every year were a house doesn't. Houses keep or gain value. I had enough of mobile homes. I am right now building my own home. It will be beautiful and it's on 5 archers of beautiful land.
Not mine I made money on both of mine it's like anything you have to maintain anything you own you can't trash it and expect you to make money or not lose value all my mobile homes that I've owned I have made profit on
I purchased a 2016 Clayton very pleased with it really nice home . Outer walls framed 2x6 studs shingled roof vinyl windows vinyl siding but like everything else that is manufactured corners are cut I found it around the windows and the framing there's no insulation very drafty in the winter that pretty much makes the insulated vinyl window useless when you have air pouring around it I corrected the problem myself by insulating around each window and upgrading from the factory 2-in flat trim to a 2-in beveled window trim giving it a better lock. Eventually I will replace the base and crown to match my window and door trim. Also finding the plumbing fixtures are less than quality upgrading them to Moen brand fixtures. I understand the economics of installing cheap materials or parts to keep the price down on these homes but Clayton does not earn the title of a quality home when weatherization of windows and doors are ignored and who knows it might be standard practice at the factory or just lazy employees still got my home cheap enough to add these upgrades and be proud of my home
Beautiful home. My hubby and I buy used MH's. 1990's models. We totally renovate them and rent them out. So much work, a lot of fun and they work out great for affordable housing. Gotta love mobile homes!
YES! Getting out from under a mortgage allows you to spend YOUR money on more important things, like travel, hobbies, or education. Getting a traditional house and then being a slave to it for 30 years is crazy. Trust me I have done it for 20 years and I HATE it. It's a hole I poor my money into. When you think okay I'll get this problem paid off about a month before you do something else breaks. I want OUT. I was going to buy a used mobile home, but this video has made me think I could afford to get a new one. Thanks so much for making this video. I don't want to live in Kentucky, too far from family, but I am going to start looking for something like this in my area.
Have you considered a conversion van? If it's just you, they're plenty big enough for one person. You can also buy a used preschool bus. They're big enough to put a bathroom in.
I brought a used mobile home and I’m mortgage free. You have options just find a area with cheap lot rent in the $200s. You can always save for your own land.
@@dinofalcone6645 lol you're an idiot my taxes are 400 a year with my structure on my land and my lots without structures my taxes are 30 dollars a year lol
@@dbutt3002 $300 a year for how much land and how big of a house may I ask? I just bought a 4 bedroom 2 bath 1.5 acres house in WV and I'm wondering about how much I'll pay a year in taxes. I'm assuming no more than $600/year and I think I'm aiming a bit high.
Hi Mary Warren, people are all so different. the feedback we've been getting over the last 10+ years is no carpet (allergens and 'stuff') live in there. So everything is going to smooth surfaces (think wood floors from days of old). THIS gives you options. Buy a throw rug for the BR - or LR - or both. Or keep it clean with none. you have Options!!! ♥
Manufactured homes like this are perfect low cost alternatives for retirees or single people. What I have a problem with are the huge double wides and triple wides that sell for 120k plus. I looked at one that was going for 175k. There's absolutely no way I would pay that much for a manufactured home when I can buy a conventional sight/stick built home and land for about the same cost. I'm speaking for myself and I know it's not for everybody but I just don't see spending that kind of money on a manufactured home.
First off, all home are "Stick built", you mean ON SITE BUILT. But for 175K you would get a good bit smaller or older home that has issues. Some of the better manufactured homes are built quite well, and you can not lump them all together as one item.
$175k can get you a decent manufactured home in the 1500 sqft range vs a tiny stick built home no more than 1000 sqft. Where I live manufactured homes on 1 acre of land sell for 250-300k where as stick built (older) homes on an acre are 350k-450k.
The only difference is on-site building versus off-site building. The materials are the same. Some manufactured homes are built better and with better materials than on-site builders. I'm gonna buy some land and put a doublewide manufactured home on it.
Kind of misleading. You won’t be getting $35k. This is a depreciating asset, but so what. Most things depreciate. My first home was stick-built new construction and I have a stick built fourplex now, but I had to sacrifice a year of hard work to afford it. For work life balance, nothing beats the peace of mind that being mortgage free allows. That’s the selling point here. No gimmicks needed. I would buy one of these, pay it off, then find some land to purchase and move it on my own land. Later, build a composite deck surround, so it doesn’t have the, “mobile home look.”
This is a depreciating asset, Tell that to people in $200,000 homes that late of their mortgages. I'm sorry fam but value of a asset is more than the hopefully price of reselling. The truth most folk don't move around that much if you buy a home your pretty much stuck with it. I'm buying a 40k mobile home WITH land using the USDA rural development loan and my payments will be UNDER $400 and month with ZERO down.
@@scrubstravel2729 $200,000K for a home is insane. That value is not really going to go up, many houses are old and your left with a home on the market until somebody falls inlove with your place enough to buy it. I get it people use home value to gain some wealth you can use the value of the home for things. BUT I'm 38 not married no kids it is beyond reason for me to look into buying a home unless it was to flip it for sale as soon as I bought it. I'll get a nice little affordable mobile home and be happy.
I want to keep in touch. I am saving this video. I live in Kenya. I am 65, my husband is 55. We are coming back to the US next year and need something like this. I love this concept. I have lived in a mobile before and enjoyed it. It is perfect for a retiree. We could pay this off in 12 years or less
The thing to do: Get the smallest payment you can. You're legally obligated to pay that much. Then pay a *lot* more than that; all of the money you pay above the official payment goes toward principal, making it a far shorter time to pay it off. But if you can't pay that much one time because of a family emergency, then you can make the small minimum payment that month.
@@elwoodblues9613 Or just save for a couple years and pay for something on property already in cash! Totally cuts out the mortgage and only leaves property taxes and repairs 😊
Bought a mobile home when we first got married in 1978….bought a 1970 Shultz Home. Great investment for us. We paid $5300! Lot rent was$75! Payment for home was $75 after I can’t remember how much down. That little home ate a/c and heat . We had record low winters and record high summers while there. It was a 12x70 with an 8x11 tip out on the living room. A friend I worked with liked it so much she and her hubby bought a brand new mobile home. Well, we sold that home for only $1800 in 1985. Nothing much was selling because interest rates were ridiculous. We bought a house with 11% interest loan. But we saved so much by living in our mobile that we had plenty for a down pay,net. Add so cheap back then. Walls were so thin, we had frost on our wood paneling! No floor in the lower kitchen cabinets…So glad they are better now. May be my retirement home one day. It was certainly not a bad place to start out….maybe not a bad place to finish out.
I wouldn't live in a Clayton mobile home if it were given to me! I worked for VMF for 7 yrs on the in-house financing & the problems with these homes is rediculous & I hope people do their homework, look up Clayton homes & Vanderbilt Mtg and read the horror stories! I felt sickened when going out in the field to actually see some of the complaints these customers had! Not in a million years would I consider homes that have Clayton on them & there's several others under the same umbrella as Clayton homes Love Homes, the list is long!
My Clayton modular is a piece of junk, 4 yrs old and falling apart. The doors all stock, some are almost impossible to open. The kitchen cabinets are press board and disintegrating. I've replaced outside vinyl, water heater, and the entire HVAC system. I've had other plumbing problems, replaced the carpet and you can't wash the walls as it tears them up. I love the floorplan, windows are quality but that's about all that is nice.
Stick or brick homes don't go down in value only increase in value. Mobile homes depreciates every year just like a vehicle but hey not everyone needs or wants a stick built home. That lot rent is going to cost half of your mobile home payment
Land built homes usual go up in price unless you live in an undesirable location but the cost of living in those homes is a long term heavy cost. Your explanation makes sense, just the issue about house prices was not what usually happens.
I lived in a mobile home in Florida for 15 years. It was built in 1970s, and I paid $5000 cash. The biggest thing with mobile homes is the flooring, which is made of particle board. If it gets wet, it gets very soft and you will fall through it. Other than that, I didn't mind living there. Lot rent was about $450 and that included water. It was 2 bedroom 2 bath, doublewide. Huge living room, dining room, family room. An apartment of that size would easily cost $1500 a month. Technically you can move a mobile home, but it is unrealistic to split the double wide, hoist onto wideload trucks, find another park, and then pay to have electric company and water company to hook everything up again. It would cost tens of thousands to do all that.
I think mobile homes are great...BUT...I hate those monthly space rents!!! (Which keep going up every year.) Space rents are killers for low-income retired folks just gettings small pensions and social security. Also, are there counties in the USA that allow mobile homes to be placed on private purchased land? If so, whom do we check with--County Planning & Land Use? Great video, by the way, very well done! 😁
A quick way to check if it's possible is do a Zillow search of an area you want to live in for "manufactured homes" only. Disregard any results that are in mobile home parks and you can get a good idea if there are already any mobile homes on private land. If there are any there already it's likely that more would be allowed. Look under the "sold" section too. Not a guarantee but worth a shot.
Many older homes are grandfathered in and if removed can not be replaced with another, however, there are some available on zillow. No traditional bank will finance older models and it is difficult to find a homeowners insurance. There should be Mobile home owners insurance companies like they have mobile home depot. Oh yes, there is a Mobile Home Depot in regions of the U.S. same as home depot, just mobile home sized.
Why does no one mention that these homes have a title same as a vehicle. It's better to buy one that is not new. Looses value when you drive it off the lot. I live in one and learned that the hard way. I have my own land so thankfully the value on that has gone up.
Hi eirene miller, question is - is that $400/mo more than renting an apartment and sharing walls with smokers? No, it is about 1/2 - 1/3 the cost of living in an apartment.
Hi Awesome one, there are several manufactured home lenders who are 660 or higher - and 660 is not hard to get your score up to that. And there are also things like Lease purchase programs with some dealers. And we get a good percentage of folks who do pay cash from the same of other real estate. Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
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@@BradSimmons the 700 is for a manufactured home. Can have under that to loan for a house. Loan officer still says it's tough get a loan for a manufactured home. Think it might have to do with the appraisal process. I'm in TN. I'm buying, after talked to loan officer decided on house not trailer. Because bank so tough about loan. I'm not renting to own, I've seen that backfire.
@@awesomeone465 Hi Awesome one, if you get the wrong info - you gotta keep asking. 660+ right here - mhdirect.credithuman.com/ Jerry Bretton MH Direct, Business Development Executive NMLS#184980 Credit Human, a Federal Credit Union Member Since 2010 O: 877-475-6852 x 2607
Very nice, I like the front door being on the end instead of on the side. I'm picky about kitchens, being a frequent cook. I don't like my microwave over the stove or high up anywhere because lifting heavy steaming plates or bowls out of it (above my eye level) is too dangerous for me. It seems frustrating that all the best kitchens in all the houses I view have the microwave in this dangerous place.
You still have the option to buy a counter top microwave. They tend to go with the over range style in new homes, manufactured or stick built because A: it frees up counter space and most people would rather have the counter space instead of useless cabinets too high and hot to store anything in, and B: because it costs less. at any given quality level a combination microwave/rang hood costs significantly less than what a hood and microwave cost separately. I've never seen it as a safety issue, but if it is for you, you can pick up a really nice counter top microwave for about two hundred bucks and just use the light and fan over the range on the built in... I can't see it ever being cost effective to replace it with a stand alone hood as a basic, ugly, model costs about $130 and any nice model is $300 plus. For reference, the generic, builder grade combo units cost about $230 retail.
I bought my old Victorian in Western Washington. For cash. Always has projects . My house built in 1900 has charm and great bones. It's a small town and the housing prices are much less than other areas in Washington. Paying cash as often as possible is helpful. Every month I pay a "fake" mortgage.. I invest in my home and make improvements.
Please tell me "Where in Washington" I could get a home for less??? I lived in the Seattle area, up & down I5 west coast Washington... Recently moved to Spokane Washington and now 3 years later can't afford any place??? Rents gone from $700 to $1,100 and I'm disabled due to a lovely disease and living on Social security with a monthly income of $1,101.00 a month. Need to find somewhere on this side of mountain now I can just live the best I can physically and know I have a home from year to year??? I'm so afraid of loosing the place I'm renting to a yearly increase?? I would love a single Wide mobile to purchase and own someday.... Would love to do a rent to own small place. I have 5 letters of recommendation that shows I truly am the best tenant anyone's seen. I take care of the home, but "My House" to perfectly immaculate, that's just me. Inside the house and out. I have years of experience and can fix, redo lots of things to improve the property while I'm living there, until God calls me home and then it will be worth more when I'm gone. That's just what I Love to do!!! They only want me to move one more time, the Dr.s I mean... Could be physically deadly, so I'm still praying a place will come along to be my "forever & last home here!!" Sincerely Lori K 💕
Clayton Mobile Homes have wall studs every 24 inches, which means that they are cheaply made. Fleetwood Mobile Homes have wall studs every 16 inches, which means that they are made better. So for me, Fleetwood is the better built home.
Hi Brian Underwood, that may have been true back in the 70s, but since the inception of the HUD Code in 1976, all that changed. Since June 15, 1976, all manufactured homes in the United States have been built according to HUD building codes. The HUD code is a national standard that overrides all local building codes. And that includes 16" wall stud spacing. I agree Fleetwood and Clayton are both a good product - with very few differences in quality. With hundreds of homes that have been in our communities, I will say there are terribly made homes and there are well made homes --- with all of them, one of the biggest threats is the owner not maintaining them. THAT we see all the time. Maintain your stuff people. Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
@@BradSimmons-I checked with Clayton in 2019. The salesman told me that the wall studs were 24 inches apart. I also checked with Fleetwood in 2019. The salesman told me that their wall studs were 16 inches apart. This was less than 2 years ago. I would much rather have the Fleetwood with the wall studs 16 inches apart. I honestly believe that the Fleetwood is made better and more structurally stronger.
I'm in Alaska and rental prices are insane so I've purchased a few different used mobile homes over the years. The benefits to me is I can achieve ownership in an incredibly short period of time and then I'm only paying lot rent with utilities. There's pros and cons of paying lot rent but in my opinion it's better to because it'll give you a choice of local locations. Water and sewage is typically covered along with trash service. The basics of yard maintenance is on the person living in the home and can be easily managed. I'm currently residing in my 3rd paid for mobile home and that's after owning a large house my family didn't care for. A house comes with tons of extra expenses and worries.
Modular homes are cool I believe the quality is comparable to a traditional site built dwelling some of the options are really neat the money you save you could do a garage or pole barn Some high end landscaping a pool with a gazebo some high end playground eqiuipment for the kids a professional built BMX course for the kids with all the ramps & risers Loop de loops outside fireplace & kitchen & waterfall with a rock wall that has multi color lighting
I do love the blended colors of the cabinets & counter tops,but not the sharp edges on the counters,when we had our kitchen remodeled they rounded the corners on our counter tops so the younger children would not run into them & get hurt,cut,which does happen.
If you'll pay 1 extra payment amount labeled as "principal only" then you will pay off early. This is something one of my grandma's told me, and she retired as bookkeeper from Macomb county school district in Michigan.
@@BradSimmons I did taxes. A good salesman makes over 250k a year easy!!! And they are usually under 40. Like around 30 years old. I'm so jealous 😂 no experience necessary just good people skills which are hard to find these days
Where I live I can get a real house,property and sheds for the same or less.But in high property areas ,this would be better than building a house or buying an already lived in house for sure.
We're seniors needing to escape Bmore city. 😣🤪 We need one level living now...lot rent alone in mobile communities here are $700.00 & UP!! That would take half of our retirement income. Sad...glad I saw your video gives me hope. Thank you Brad.👍
Hi Freda Mason, Seriously, come for a site visit. Visit the lake, visit the college - as a senior, you can take college classes for free. It might not be for a job, its the cool college vibe - and Art lessons - who wouldn't love that? We're here. 859-319-5000 Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
Buy an actual house on land for cheap with cash and remodel it. Its more expensive to remodel and maybe a bit more work depending on whether it has a basement ECT. But the profits will be higher. I just bought a 4 bedroom 2 bath on 1.5 acres for 8k cash on a street that only has 3 houses on it 12 minutes from the capital of WV 😊 look at auctions they are there! But if you want to stick with trailers keep in mind a lot of trailer parks are trying to clean up and either renovate or move out old trailers. A lot of people in these parks are trying to upgrade and selling their old ones so they come available for $3k-7k, and since they are small and don't have actual foundations they can be cheaper to remodel. I worked with this guy who bought his real cheap, remodelled it, paid $12k total and has been living mortgage free for years .. all he has to do is pay lot rent! I decided to get actual property and a house but either way people need homes always they will always be in demand so there will always be money to be made with them!
We got a 1979 mobile home 4000 delivered a fixer upper paid with income tax then we buy a 20 acres off grid land for 20,000 with income taxes and stimulus payment WOW the felling of freedom is priceless. We don't have the prettiest house but it's ours and its better than paying 1500 for rent.
The home is awesome and only if you have land..the problem is the type of neighbors you usually have living in some of the trailer parks. No protection for tornadoes.
Perfect for a single retired guy like me. I like the shelf above the sinks. Haven't seen that before. I own a mobile home now but not rent getting too high as the area is booming.
Everyone and l mean everyone in Cimarron mobile home park is furious and many may be priced out in the future. We even protested on local news and the response was that we are living in a resort style location. Which is very far from true. I love my home and feel it would a hard sell if l have to leave.
Make sure they use concrete piers below the blocks, when setting up the mobile homes. These damn things sink and move around if you let them just set it on blocks. Mine has been a nightmare, because they just backed up threw some blocks on the ground set up the trailer and took off. Also said they would use double pane windows, got here withe single panels. Manufactured homes can be great, but do your homework. After all YOUR Stuck with the Bill.
Thank you for the mention, Brad. Your videos are so informative and fun. I’m in the research & planning stages of relocation, so the videos are great. 💝
Heat pumps are extremely inefficient. Come out to Maryland once and see how well you do with just a heat pump heating your home for the entire winter. You'll be at your local Walmart buying up space heaters in no time. That and it runs the compressor year round meaning your going to be replacing it alot sooner. It's one thing if you're in Florida we're you don't really have a winter but in the North That Heat pump will be getting its ass kicked left and right. Add a wood or pellet stove. Do something otherwise your gonna freeze.
I like the color on the siding outside. I used to live in one myself. The value went up a lot since the day I moved in. I lived there for 16 years I bought it for $59,000 and I got it appraised. It was worth $200,000. So I sold it and bought a house in a different area for cheaper with no mortgage on my actual house. I even had money left over. My siding on my mobile home was a light blue. I live in Canada so things cost more there.
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I never thought I would live in a manufactured home but guess what, here I am and I love it. I’m living outside of palm springs. I have always be handy at making repairs and I bought this 30 year old home for $10,000 and that included the land. I added a room and made all the repairs for another $10,000. But I paid cash for everything. I’m 78 and living in a great park with a total monthly over head of $250 per month. That includes everything except food. This is a great way to live, no money worries while on retirement.
Salton City?
John Adams , Desert edge, east of desert hot springs.
Nice congrats you should coupon for food and essentials
John Adams Where I live we own our land, it’s included in the purchase price. However, we do have an association fee of $200 per month. That includes water, trash service, sewer, gated property, two naturally heated hot tubs, a large natural heated swimming pool, club house with animities, Southern California weather. 5 miles to Palm Springs.
@@nevadaokie1667 are there any other properties for sale?
I don't mind living in a mobile home but I want to own my land. I would never pay lot rent. Paying lot rent for life to me is money down the toilet. And property almost never looses it's value as where the mobile home does.
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I do the same like this guy for a living and I will tell u straight land is pricy as u well know and unless u have a big down payment and can pay off fast most land owners will tell u straight they want cash.What u can do though is buy a an older mobile for 10k or less put it on a lot and hurry up and pay your home off fast then u only have lot rent and then u can save for land.It's not easy and takes time.U can buy good used mobiles for 10k pretty easy.
@TIA SVETNIK not to mention digging a well, septic etc. also I like the pole barns with living quarters built in, that’s a good way to live until a house can be built. If only I could convince my wife of that.
The mobile home won’t loose value if you maintain it properly and do upgrades etc. i have a regular house (steel) door that we had put in. Door frame is upgraded too. Also we had a metal roof over done and new skylight because we had a roof leak in master bath; but that is all fixed. The metal roof over adds extra insulation so your heating and AC will cost less. We just put in new faucets in the kitchen and main bathroom sink. I want to do the main bath tub and shower next. And yeah it cost me a good bit but had to be done. Any home needs to be maintained with upgrades and repairs. Nothing lasts forever so you fix it. Mine is a 1999 Liberty double wide 3 br, 2 full bath, fire place. The seller put in new sinks.
only problem is when you buy land and put a mobile home on it it loses value and you can never put a regular house on it once it's zoned for mobile
There are mobile home parks where you buy the property and setup your mobile home. That is what my son did. He got a double wide and bought a double wide space lot. Now he owns the double wide and the property it sits on.
What state? Do you know if this can be done in Kentucky?
I need to find a place like that tonmy mother she does paid her mobile home but the manager there took advantage of her because i were robbed in the property,so spoke with some people and they all went to court to put my mother out her mobile home in lee county florida at 541 tice court resort park he must have alot cash because i will get that mobile home out there and he will pay everysingle penny that waist out his poket because i know his wife will not spend a dime on his ass for been a dumbass
Super interested. I have a 620 + fico. Im in AZ. WOULD LOVE AS AIR BNB . CALL ME 480 272 2977 I would like Flagstaff/Prescott/Havasu. I'm a Realtor. I have investors who will front me. Interested in 1 and 2 story, wrap porch, quaint. Under $65000.00
I can’t find anything like that in the San Antonio area.
Own or pays rent on the lot! I dont want to own my home and still pay rent!
They dont tell you that set up permits,delivery, grading, etc costs you about $25,000 EXTRA. But you get an icemaker!!!!
Hi onein inone, yup, that is true for a street dealer. We have it all included in there for you. Yes, we sell our homes wholesale - and that is your final total. If I can ask you to call or text Jenn, our property manager - she's going to know more about those homes - 859-379-5150 - and she can get you approved and get you in. Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
And a HUGE tub....lol
They want you to build on THEIR PROPERTY....yeap and then you have to deal with your " condo commanders" never ever again.
Years ago my husband was transferred to a town that had virtually no available housing. So, we bought a mobile home. This was in the late 70's. Loved it. I see those homes are just getting better all the time.
Great I think mobile homes are great they ease the stress.
I did warranty work on Clayton homes for 2 years and I was working 50 to 60 hours a week and could not keep up with the homes that were less then 1 year old because they are poorly and cheaply built. I have also lived in two my self and constantly repairing them. My sister just sold her Clayton after 6 years and was only able to get 45% of what she paid. There are some other mobil home companies that do a much better job in the construction then Clayton.
Hi Ron Alves, we are not married to Clayton - let me know which ones you think are better and we'll bring some of those in to compare - I'm game. Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
I totally agree..I am living in my 2006 16x80 Clayton and it’s so plain. The cost was approximately $36,000 and my parents paid cash. This MH has so many issues like rain water pouring down the walls around every window and I just spent $3500 replacing 8 windows and spending about the same to repair rotted wood on floors and walls! Shame on Clayton Homes for Selling my elderly parents a shoddy MH! I’ve lived in 2 other mobile homes in my life and this is a disaster!! If I could sell it I would! Living on social security and having to come up with money to fix mistakes that incompetent builders made just to make a quick buck makes me sick!
@@BradSimmons i like Solitaire who has ash wood cabinets; they tape and float the seams in the walls, and they have double insulated windows, as well as 2" faux wood blinds. I'm an empty nester so 2 BR is ok for me.
Agreed. It's surfacy pretty, but still looks cheap and trailery. I can see the cabinet doors coming apart in a few months, the cheap counter tops coming apart, and water leaking in somewhere is inevitable.
We bought a Doublewide (General) on a 5 acre secluded lot in the country for $25,000. It was a HUD home on and had been vacant for a year before we bought it. It was in pretty rough shape as it had been vandalized and had not been winterized.. burst pipes and all. It was ugly and dated (burgundy carpet and floral wallboard/fake paneling). My goal was to have something paid for quickly with minimal bills. I'm not a Picky Princess so cosmetics didn't bother me. We fixed broken pipes, repaired water damage, replaced flooring and installed new appliances first (came with none) and replaced HVAC unit as it had been stolen. Did that before we moved in. Hubby built a huge deck on the front. I painted walls a solid color. That took a while b/c I wasn't motived enough to do it. I also did major landscaping.. shrubs, mulching, flower gardens etc. This was my first experience of living in a MH. Other than house note, the only bill we had was electric. We were on septic and had well. MH's do require lots of TLC. For people who take care of things themselves it is not a problem as long as you stay on top of it. My husband is really good when it comes to maintenance (plumbing, carpentry etc) and DIY projects. Unfortunately a job change and relocation required us to sell it. We had 7 offers the third day it was on the market and closed on it a week later. We sold it for $65,000 cash as-is and that wasn't even the highest offer. This worked well for us as we had VERY low house payments, no lot fee and house was almost paid for when we sold it. I loved living in the country too. If you are not a do-it-yourself person or do not have the discipline to budget for regular maintenance, then it is a bad idea. Mobile home interiors are not that durable. Not a problem for some of us, but if your house gets more than "gentle use".. i.e. kids who play basketball in the house.. then it might be better to pass on a MH.
As a newly wed in the Chicago area years ago, I found myself needing to move every year or so when apartment rent went up. Friends encouraged us to consider buying a mobile home instead. We were skeptical because of the 'it's a bad investment' wrap. But when we compared living there 'for a while', and being able to sell it for 'something', to living in an apartment and not being able to get any of our rent back, it looked a lot more attractive. So we dove in, bought a 12 or 15 year old home (I don't remember exactly how old it was), lived there for a few years, and then financed the new buyer ourselves when we sold it. A great decision compared to renting! When you rent you get nothing back when you leave. When you buy a manufactured home you get something back when you leave. Something is better than nothing. Thanks Brad!
I did the same thing, about 30 years ago. It was a good decision, then, but Lot Rent in the northern half of Illinois has skyrocketed in recent years and a $500 mobile home payment with a $600+ monthly lot rent payment equals a traditional mortgage payment, nowadays. I'd like to stay here in Illinois but the poor governance has created high taxes and with that, an insolvent situation. I've recently been looking across the state line in northern Indiana, which has a 1% tax cap so the lot rents should be lower. Unfortunately, I haven't located mobile home parks in desirable areas, there.
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Like he said this property may not be right for you, however this is affordable housing which is right for A LOT of people! Get off your high horse and make the decisions that’s best for you and your family! Stop worrying about the Jones’!
It is ALWAYS about what works for you, nobody else. Simple guideline that works every time. Though we live in a collective mind set, we are still individuals with individual needs. Create your own World that is working for you and be Happy with it. It's that simple!
Let the whole church say amen 🙏 2 that
Right. But he was just pointing out the downside of not owning the land because when the government comes around and wants it back as they always do, You're screwed how do you move your house not everyone can do that either. he was just pointing out one of the cons not one of the pros no big deal you don't need to give him a tongue lashing over it. communication and opinions that's what makes the world go round let's all relax and hear each other out. I mean I prefer that anyway thank you 🤗
@@batsonelectronics that’s so unfortunate. In my park we have rules about that, rent lot goes up, but not more 3% a year. People who do what you described are greedy assholes. there SHOULD be rules against it. Of course I live in California, where there are regulations that protect people from this kin of unscrupulous activity. I know the word “regulations” is a buzz word for some but they are needed and they protect people.
Period!!
I’d add if you decided on a manufactured home. Get one with Sheet rock, opt out of the plastic walls.
859-379-5150 call or text Jenn for more info. she's going to know more about those homes - 859-379-5150 - and she can get you approved and get you in.
I have that same thermostat. It connects to Alexa and plays music. My child figured this out and now yells at it to play baby shark. Very nice home otherwise.
In California ?
Thanks for getting back to me. I really want some acreage up to fifty acre's and no less than 5. I'm just about to purchase a property in Montana. But I'm leaning towards your neighborhood because you have mild weather
This would be great with about 2 to 5 acers . I'm in suburbs of Chicago and looking to move about 5 to 8 hours away . I like the syayevof Kentucky I have lived in Texas and Arkansas but Kentucky is 6 hours away from me it would be great to have nice get away place like this. Thanks for this video I will definitely look up at your properties. Thank you again and GOD bless.
@@trinityespejo119 then you have to put your mobile on a foundation.
This way the mobile acts like a stick built house and can be financed.
Depending upon the state and County, one would have to investigate.
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I love the color
I love it where is it at
I lived in a manufactured home in late 90's - early 2000's I miss it.
The lots cost too much nowadays it's best if you have your own land.
I raised 5 kids in a clayton 4 bedroom single wide,they are all grown and on their own now but my husband and I are still living in it,no major issues.
@Georgina Seal - good for you! It is really all about how well you care for your home... bottom line. Are some manufactured homes built as good as some site-built homes? Generally speaking no. That is also why they are more affordable. But go to any manufactured home states - where their population is heavy - FL, TX, AZ - and you will see 50 - even 60 yr old manufactured homes - still looking good, still holding up to providing a nice home for someone. But people don't take care of them - then people say, it fell apart. Well yeah, leave the window open and let the rain pour in and rot the sill, the wall and the floor - we see it ALL the time. Its not the home's fault, its that person's irresponsibility.
YOU took care of your home and it has served you and your family - because of YOU being responsible. Good for you - and congrats on raising your babies and showing them how to live properly. Bless you.
That on 100 acres would be great. Then build permanent house when budget allows. Then use single wide as a guest house.
or rental. Hundred acres can be farmed. Hire a farm hand and as part of his pay he gets to move in if he wants. Be perfect for a young man with a gf or wife with possibly a small child.
Hi Thomas Burke, Absolutely - and not tight in the meantime, as these homes are all about 1200 sf. Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
@@comixof2morrow Oh, hell no! I would want property for privacy. Aint no other family drama gonna be in my backyard!
@@cheezheadz3928 I don't mean move in as in being inside the house or directly next to the house. Build a 3 BR 2Bath cabin with a closed in loft/bonus room at the other end of the property. It's always good to have someone watching your back and helping with the work load and protecting your land. They don't have to be right up your butt but have a place to stay at the other end or maybe down the road buy a small piece of property for that reason but either way as long as it's not just some random person and maybe a friend or someone you know would be a good idea. A small network isn't a bad idea. If I had the money I'd buy 500 acres and have cabins,container homes,and such built on the property separated for privacy and having my close friends and family live their and help out and help protect the land and the folks on it is definitely what I want. Strength in numbers and we can all pitch in and farm and tend to the livestock.
Really nice, but....all of you people out there who are opting for these ice-cold, often gritty-feeling bare floors over having carpet, well....you'll wish you had carpet on those bitter cold Winter nights, trust me on this, because carpet INSULATES like no other. With that said, sure, it's nice....but I'd only ever do this on my own land, though, and I'd have to have it put on a basement foundation for tornado protection (it CAN be done!) but when you add all of that together, i.e., the foundation that I think is a necessity...the DEPRECIATION (sorry, but it's a bare-faced lie and an absolute DELUSION if you think this thing will go up in value; it WON'T, it'll only go DOWN) involved.... UNLESS it's on its own tract of paid-for land, this is ultimately a very poor investment over the long haul. Oh, and have any of you guys who may be considering this type of housing arrangement really been paying attention to what's happening to lot rents and trailer parks? There are literally thousands upon thousands of people who are living in their PAID OFF mobile home who are being foreclosed upon because a bunch of GROSSLY UNSCRUPULOUS "investors" have discovered a new way to exploit people who live in parks and pay monthly lot rent: they are buying up all of these parks, making a few insignificant improvements here and there, and then they're jacking up the lot rents to $850.00 + per month, and when the owners of these PAID FOR HOMES are unable to pay the new and CRIMINAL lot rent increases, they're foreclosed upon....evicted from their own, paid-for homes....because they can't afford the lot rents, and let's face it....have ANY of you still reading this have any idea what the cost is to actually MOVE one of these things?! It's just as cost prohibitive. I would NEVER do this unless I had an improved lot upon which to set one of these things up on. Simple as that. If you don't own a tract of land to live on in one of these things, then DON'T DO IT!
The mobile parks are raising the rent so high here in Minnesota it is not even worth living in a mobile park no more
1: I've seen quite a few videos from tiny home owners that have finally had to give in and accept that they simply need more room, or better physical accommodation.
2: I grew up in a tiny town where most people lived in the old tailor- style mobile homes, and it's worked out fine long term. And those weren't built to HUD standards like newer ones.
We retire 3 years ago. We bought a 2 bed 1 bath mobile home on 2 1/2 acres for 29,500.00. We paid cash after selling our home. It’s a 1973 mobile home and it has been cared for it’s in lovely shape and we have been very happy.
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Back in 1985 we bought a new Holly Park for $17,500. Some of my friends said oh your wasting your money, bad investment. We lived in it for 17 years before moving to a house. Sold it for $8500.00. Thats cheap living and as long as you take care of it you will get a nice chunk of money back.
Hi electricroo, EXACTLY! Thank you!!!
You can pay off in a shorter time frame if you make an extra payment to the principle of the loan
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That's true of any property you have a mortgage on.
There is no lot rent around where I live for hundreds of miles that is under $600. Average lot rent is $900+.
Mortage is much better unless you live somewhere affordable like this.
But then regular homes are also cheaper out there too.
paid $51,000 for 11.3 acres with 84x56 pole building with concrete floor well and septi already in moven in a 14x54 2 bedroom for $10,000 and not a single payment to be made
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Really nice, would like to see one furnished. Downside is not owning land it sits on.
Yeah, but $150-200 in lot rent isn’t bad at all. HOAs in some neighborhoods costs like $300. So you might own the house and the land, but the HOA will always be there too. I’m paying $2,800 a month in rent here in California rn and I’m just over it. So these are definitely starting to look more and more appealing
@@jmoney881 Not all HOA's are bad. Ours is $300 a year and prevents bad neighbors. Depends on your location, land isn't expensive where we live.
How many square feet is it it's a lot bigger on the inside and it looks on the outside that's for sure
@@bigjohn75 Looks huge inside with no furniture. Gonna be cramped when filled with furnishings.
@@debmccleary9857 ya won't be bad if you don't fill it up with as I say dust collectors.....lol
I live in the Dallas, TX area and lot rent has more than doubled! It's is anywhere from $500 to $750 which doesn't include utilities!
Watching from southern California where a 1 bedroom apartment is 1200+ a month.
This is why i bought a single wide in a super nice park 29k in and its a 2002 and im 800 a month in total
I have lived in a mobile home more than once i do like them this is a very nice one better than a apartment
Would want it on my own lot, why pay rent space
Quickset locks are junk
Ya that lot is garbage
You know why.
Exactly and they just bump the price over the years
what people need are affordable loans for small mobile homes that are on a tiny piece of land sold as a package together. That way when its paid off, you dont owe anyone, especially expensive rent just to park your home on.
I like the trailer, it would be fine on 5 acres of land but I hate the location. I would never live in a trailer park.
Karen, there are far worse places to live. I've lived in a park for the last twenty years. Never had any issues and neighbors have been great.
@@rickneenan4696 but you still have to pay rent and you're at the mercy of the landowner. The only way to go is a mobile on YOUR land...
@@Dobiegal yes, there are bad community owners out there - but there are good ones too - you have to look at the reviews. Also, lot rent = property taxes - about the same thing... we are ALL just renting from the Govt. but for that, we do get some perks, fire, police, schools, land amenity improvements and maintenance. AND the community owner needs to pay his taxes - which can be stout. get a quote on a new manufactured home on a few acres for property taxes --- then you need a big mower (someone has to maintain that grass), a barn to store it, a ladder to paint the barn, driveway repair, on and on. It isn't all rainbows and puppy dogs-free to own land.
@@BradSimmons my property taxes on 1100 square foot MH on 2 improved acres.... trees, barn with utilities, kennels sheds..
$605 this year. Not per month. YEAR.
Oh I'm with you Brad 😄 owning land isn't all its cracked up to be....when the septic tank goes. Your right..either way we are paying. 😄😄
I have a condo in Santa Barbara and rent house in Dallas. They have both tripled in the last fifteen years so please dispense with the falsehood that site built homes depreciate . It’s a lie.
Best reason for mobilr home: Never have to look for housing again. Even if your zipcode has to change, your home doesn't.
What a lot of people don't know is a lot of times if you move a mobile, they become difficult to insure.
@@Dobiegal if you have an agency who won't insure a HUD-code home, you need to find another Agent. We have hundreds of homes insured - and there are over 50,000 manufactured home communities in the US with an average of almost 100 homes each - they ALL have insurance. I'm not saying you're wrong, I am saying, you need to get another agent...
@@BradSimmons I'm on my own 2 acres. I'm insured by Allstate.
I'm talking about PRIVATE owned land. Parks are a risky waste of money.
@@Dobiegal you are in good hands. :-)
@@BradSimmons lol... hope I never have to find out...
In Texas, we're prone to wicked storms and tornadoes. That would be my big concern about these homes.
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Same in NC. When high winds hit. be prepared to evacuate. I have NO idea why anyone would have trailers in the south. NOT built well enough for that.
@@jax43 My aunt's 1980's single wide is still standing strong and we live in costal N.C. Been through all sorts of hurricanes here no issues.
@@DeeDee-wg8si I know that is also true. I've seen mobile homes over 30 yrs old still standing in NC too. But, it's not because the mobile home is built better, (they aren't) You have just been lucky or God is looking our for you. :) I walked in homes in NC while home shopping and the floors in trailers only 15 yrs old were rotted out from under the carpet, Literally the carpet was laying on the support beams underneath and I almost fell through. Oh and I could tell a lot more similar stories. But, I'd be here a while. I'm from the North, I've never seen such messed up homes as I did while home shopping in the South (NC & SC & FL) in the Mobiles homes especially...OMG I was horrified. The home I bought is in Coastal NC too and if a Big storm is forecast. I'll be OUT & headed Back to the North....lol Give me 7 feet of snow any day, I can deal with that. LOL
I’m in the process of selling my friends four bedroom mobile home and I just sold my two bedroom mobile home we’re both out of here we’re tired of the people raising in the lot rent! Then our government officials don’t want to stop them from continually raising it there’s nothing can be done!!!
Putting it on a lot you have to pay for is stupid and self defeating
Not exactly. Your lot rent includes infrastructure that you would have to pay to develop on your own land. Plus, you have to consider taxes.
Site work septic drilled water well foundation delivery of the home to your lot purchase of your land electric hook up etc... 50,000 or more that 250 a month lot fee is peanuts.
They increase it once all the lots are full. I'm renting in an Inspire community. The mobile homes are a higher quality... no strips on the walls and 8' ceilings. But after living here for 2 plus years... I can tell you, the materials used are mostly garbage. The second bathroom has a "hotdog" tub thats totally useless. We decided not to buy and are looking elsewhere... especially after discovering that the "trusses" are made out of 2" × 2"'s. If you've never been in construction, which I have, I can tell you that no reputable human being would build any roof with garbage like that. And to increase the living space... they use smaller lumber in the interior walls as well. If you spill something or your kids splash on the floor taking a bath... the floors swell almost immediately... as do the countertops where the seams are. Now, after 2 years, my grill is now an eyesore and must be stored in the shed. Mind you, its been there the entire time. They can change the rules anytime they want, to anything they want to.
Glad u explained bout the Bradford pear trees, I hav 4 and I hate them. Worst trees ever.
I agree - I am not a fan...
My primary problem with these is the thin panelling on the walls and the joint trim that accentuates it. Gypsum is both an insulator and a sound dampener. I'm rehabbing an old mobile home now and I'm replacing the panel with gypsum and covering the exterior in Hardie. Now I can texture the walls use full sized trim
I agree with you. I am having a manufactured home built to my specs. I will have drywall installed just like a house among other things. Yes, more expensive and I have to wait for the unit to be built but it will be worth it.
@@jerrywhite3095 that paneling makes it look cheap ..
@@jadedavis822 . Gee, we are up early. You are right Jade. The trim they use to cover the cracks where the two panels join often buckles and is an eye sore. I brought a park model years ago and put it in a campground in NJ. I loved it except for the panels.
Thank you for the tip. I looked it up and it should be illegal to put flammable vinyl paneling on anything much less a house. And I prefer the look of drywall to panelling because I hate the way the seams look but it's also more flame resistant. I will be checking for these things when I buy. What is your opinion on a mini split vs. central heating and cooling?
We replaced the trim in our mobile home with nicely stained 1x 4 ...looks great!
Paid 58k for my 1985 single wide on half acre with 26 by 32 garage and got a 5800 rebate from the home buyers credit in 2010 and paid off in 2016. Now my place is worth over 100k. I've spent 5k on remodel kitchen bathrooms and floors. Cost me $2 a day in land taxes to live. Debt free is the american dream.
Great job! I love to see people succeed.
My parents had a double wide for twenty years before they passed away.
The only reason that I managed to sell it for what they paid for it was because they took really good care of it and upgraded the windows.
I own a house, in the eight years that I owned it, it has almost doubled in value.
Our lot rent is now at 781 a month she moved here six years ago it was at 500 a month you see how much they’re increasing it constantly
That main water shutoff is a big improvement over older mobile homes for sure! Also, much better sink in the bathroom with a shelf and mirror has a border, those are definite improvements. And of course the color of the siding, the white trim, and the porch are very nice on this home.
Is there any place in Hallandale Beach
Florida 33009 .I love this
How many bedrooms you can carry mostly?.
wish we had them alteady done on land new for that price in New Jersey. I'd get one .
I have lived in 2 mobile homes in my life. You couldn't give me a mobile home, they fall apart before there warrant is up and good luck getting the manufacturer make the warranty right with you. They depreciate every year were a house doesn't. Houses keep or gain value. I had enough of mobile homes. I am right now building my own home. It will be beautiful and it's on 5 archers of beautiful land.
You are so right about mobile homes. They are cheaply built. They are like a new vehicle as soon as you drive it off the lot it depreciates.
Not mine I made money on both of mine it's like anything you have to maintain anything you own you can't trash it and expect you to make money or not lose value all my mobile homes that I've owned I have made profit on
I purchased a 2016 Clayton very pleased with it really nice home . Outer walls framed 2x6 studs shingled roof vinyl windows vinyl siding but like everything else that is manufactured corners are cut I found it around the windows and the framing there's no insulation very drafty in the winter that pretty much makes the insulated vinyl window useless when you have air pouring around it I corrected the problem myself by insulating around each window and upgrading from the factory 2-in flat trim to a 2-in beveled window trim giving it a better lock. Eventually I will replace the base and crown to match my window and door trim. Also finding the plumbing fixtures are less than quality upgrading them to Moen brand fixtures. I understand the economics of installing cheap materials or parts to keep the price down on these homes but Clayton does not earn the title of a quality home when weatherization of windows and doors are ignored and who knows it might be standard practice at the factory or just lazy employees still got my home cheap enough to add these upgrades and be proud of my home
Your the man Brad. You've almost convinced me on moving to Kentucky!
I know!! 🤣🤣
Add me to the list!!!❤️
Me too lol. Didn't know Kentucky was so beautiful. Those rolling hills!!!
@@jazzcatt how is it going?
Beautiful home. My hubby and I buy used MH's. 1990's models. We totally renovate them and rent them out. So much work, a lot of fun and they work out great for affordable housing. Gotta love mobile homes!
YES! Getting out from under a mortgage allows you to spend YOUR money on more important things, like travel, hobbies, or education. Getting a traditional house and then being a slave to it for 30 years is crazy. Trust me I have done it for 20 years and I HATE it. It's a hole I poor my money into. When you think okay I'll get this problem paid off about a month before you do something else breaks. I want OUT. I was going to buy a used mobile home, but this video has made me think I could afford to get a new one. Thanks so much for making this video. I don't want to live in Kentucky, too far from family, but I am going to start looking for something like this in my area.
Have you considered a conversion van? If it's just you, they're plenty big enough for one person. You can also buy a used preschool bus. They're big enough to put a bathroom in.
I brought a used mobile home and I’m mortgage free. You have options just find a area with cheap lot rent in the $200s. You can always save for your own land.
YOU STILL PAY INCREASING RENT FOREVER
I wont i own my own lots
Taxes go up,you pay one way or the other
@@dinofalcone6645 lol you're an idiot my taxes are 400 a year with my structure on my land and my lots without structures my taxes are 30 dollars a year lol
Same as paying HOA.
@@dbutt3002 $300 a year for how much land and how big of a house may I ask? I just bought a 4 bedroom 2 bath 1.5 acres house in WV and I'm wondering about how much I'll pay a year in taxes. I'm assuming no more than $600/year and I think I'm aiming a bit high.
Prices on real estate near me have skyrocketed so much all the mobile homes here have nearly tripled in value!
Looks good, But where is the carpeting,? Hate that flooring.
Hi Mary Warren, people are all so different. the feedback we've been getting over the last 10+ years is no carpet (allergens and 'stuff') live in there. So everything is going to smooth surfaces (think wood floors from days of old). THIS gives you options. Buy a throw rug for the BR - or LR - or both. Or keep it clean with none. you have Options!!! ♥
Manufactured homes like this are perfect low cost alternatives for retirees or single people. What I have a problem with are the huge double wides and triple wides that sell for 120k plus. I looked at one that was going for 175k. There's absolutely no way I would pay that much for a manufactured home when I can buy a conventional sight/stick built home and land for about the same cost. I'm speaking for myself and I know it's not for everybody but I just don't see spending that kind of money on a manufactured home.
175k won’t get you much of anything today let alone buying property and building for that cost
First off, all home are "Stick built", you mean ON SITE BUILT. But for 175K you would get a good bit smaller or older home that has issues. Some of the better manufactured homes are built quite well, and you can not lump them all together as one item.
$175k can get you a decent manufactured home in the 1500 sqft range vs a tiny stick built home no more than 1000 sqft.
Where I live manufactured homes on 1 acre of land sell for 250-300k where as stick built (older) homes on an acre are 350k-450k.
The only difference is on-site building versus off-site building. The materials are the same. Some manufactured homes are built better and with better materials than on-site builders. I'm gonna buy some land and put a doublewide manufactured home on it.
Kind of misleading. You won’t be getting $35k. This is a depreciating asset, but so what. Most things depreciate. My first home was stick-built new construction and I have a stick built fourplex now, but I had to sacrifice a year of hard work to afford it. For work life balance, nothing beats the peace of mind that being mortgage free allows. That’s the selling point here. No gimmicks needed. I would buy one of these, pay it off, then find some land to purchase and move it on my own land. Later, build a composite deck surround, so it doesn’t have the, “mobile home look.”
Great 💡 Idea !!!
I bought an old mobile home painted it up put new curtains in the windows and made 10,000 in a year.
This is a depreciating asset, Tell that to people in $200,000 homes that late of their mortgages. I'm sorry fam but value of a asset is more than the hopefully price of reselling. The truth most folk don't move around that much if you buy a home your pretty much stuck with it. I'm buying a 40k mobile home WITH land using the USDA rural development loan and my payments will be UNDER $400 and month with ZERO down.
@@jwoods9659 omg that's awesome WOW 😲 !!! Good Job !!
@@scrubstravel2729 $200,000K for a home is insane. That value is not really going to go up, many houses are old and your left with a home on the market until somebody falls inlove with your place enough to buy it. I get it people use home value to gain some wealth you can use the value of the home for things. BUT I'm 38 not married no kids it is beyond reason for me to look into buying a home unless it was to flip it for sale as soon as I bought it. I'll get a nice little affordable mobile home and be happy.
I lived in a trailer at one point in my life and I really liked it. I would happily move into a trailer again.
I want to keep in touch. I am saving this video. I live in Kenya. I am 65, my husband is 55. We are coming back to the US next year and need something like this. I love this concept. I have lived in a mobile before and enjoyed it. It is perfect for a retiree. We could pay this off in 12 years or less
If people would just pay ONE extra payment a year, they'd be amazed how much it actually takes off the end.
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The thing to do: Get the smallest payment you can. You're legally obligated to pay that much. Then pay a *lot* more than that; all of the money you pay above the official payment goes toward principal, making it a far shorter time to pay it off. But if you can't pay that much one time because of a family emergency, then you can make the small minimum payment that month.
@@elwoodblues9613 Or just save for a couple years and pay for something on property already in cash! Totally cuts out the mortgage and only leaves property taxes and repairs 😊
@@kymspicks2763 lol save for a couple years to buy where?
Bought a mobile home when we first got married in 1978….bought a 1970 Shultz Home. Great investment for us. We paid $5300! Lot rent was$75! Payment for home was $75 after I can’t remember how much down. That little home ate a/c and heat . We had record low winters and record high summers while there. It was a 12x70 with an 8x11 tip out on the living room. A friend I worked with liked it so much she and her hubby bought a brand new mobile home. Well, we sold that home for only $1800 in 1985. Nothing much was selling because interest rates were ridiculous. We bought a house with 11% interest loan. But we saved so much by living in our mobile that we had plenty for a down pay,net. Add so cheap back then. Walls were so thin, we had frost on our wood paneling! No floor in the lower kitchen cabinets…So glad they are better now. May be my retirement home one day. It was certainly not a bad place to start out….maybe not a bad place to finish out.
I wouldn't live in a Clayton mobile home if it were given to me! I worked for VMF for 7 yrs on the in-house financing & the problems with these homes is rediculous & I hope people do their homework, look up Clayton homes & Vanderbilt Mtg and read the horror stories! I felt sickened when going out in the field to actually see some of the complaints these customers had! Not in a million years would I consider homes that have Clayton on them & there's several others under the same umbrella as Clayton homes Love Homes, the list is long!
My Clayton modular is a piece of junk, 4 yrs old and falling apart. The doors all stock, some are almost impossible to open. The kitchen cabinets are press board and disintegrating. I've replaced outside vinyl, water heater, and the entire HVAC system. I've had other plumbing problems, replaced the carpet and you can't wash the walls as it tears them up. I love the floorplan, windows are quality but that's about all that is nice.
Palm harbor has a good reputation but they cost more.
Stick or brick homes don't go down in value only increase in value. Mobile homes depreciates every year just like a vehicle but hey not everyone needs or wants a stick built home. That lot rent is going to cost half of your mobile home payment
Land built homes usual go up in price unless you live in an undesirable location but the cost of living in those homes is a long term heavy cost. Your explanation makes sense, just the issue about house prices was not what usually happens.
I lived in a mobile home in Florida for 15 years. It was built in 1970s, and I paid $5000 cash. The biggest thing with mobile homes is the flooring, which is made of particle board. If it gets wet, it gets very soft and you will fall through it. Other than that, I didn't mind living there. Lot rent was about $450 and that included water. It was 2 bedroom 2 bath, doublewide. Huge living room, dining room, family room. An apartment of that size would easily cost $1500 a month. Technically you can move a mobile home, but it is unrealistic to split the double wide, hoist onto wideload trucks, find another park, and then pay to have electric company and water company to hook everything up again. It would cost tens of thousands to do all that.
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I think mobile homes are great...BUT...I hate those monthly space rents!!! (Which keep going up every year.)
Space rents are killers for low-income retired folks just gettings small pensions and social security.
Also, are there counties in the USA that allow mobile homes to be placed on private purchased land?
If so, whom do we check with--County Planning & Land Use?
Great video, by the way, very well done!
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A quick way to check if it's possible is do a Zillow search of an area you want to live in for "manufactured homes" only. Disregard any results that are in mobile home parks and you can get a good idea if there are already any mobile homes on private land. If there are any there already it's likely that more would be allowed. Look under the "sold" section too. Not a guarantee but worth a shot.
Many older homes are grandfathered in and if removed can not be replaced with another, however, there are some available on zillow. No traditional bank will finance older models and it is difficult to find a homeowners insurance.
There should be Mobile home owners insurance companies like they have mobile home depot.
Oh yes, there is a Mobile Home Depot in regions of the U.S. same as home depot, just mobile home sized.
Why does no one mention that these homes have a title same as a vehicle. It's better to buy one that is not new. Looses value when you drive it off the lot.
I live in one and learned that the hard way. I have my own land so thankfully the value on that has gone up.
In Cincinnati lot rent is $400 and up. Unfortunately its more than rent in most cases once u add everything together.
My existing mortgage Is $2,680 per month. What is $400? Lol
Lived in mobile home for 21 years lot rent kept going up inend was paying 400 a month waste of money unless you own property
Hi eirene miller, question is - is that $400/mo more than renting an apartment and sharing walls with smokers? No, it is about 1/2 - 1/3 the cost of living in an apartment.
Every new home should come with a new truck
Hi Victoria Emerson, He-1-1 yeah!!! :-D
Shit for what you pay these days for a new home you should get a brand new car and truck with it in the deal.
Problem is the bank & loaning money need 700 credit score. Has to appraise for bank loan. Not everyone has cash to buy a trailer.
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@@BradSimmons the 700 is for a manufactured home. Can have under that to loan for a house. Loan officer still says it's tough get a loan for a manufactured home. Think it might have to do with the appraisal process. I'm in TN. I'm buying, after talked to loan officer decided on house not trailer. Because bank so tough about loan. I'm not renting to own, I've seen that backfire.
@@awesomeone465 Hi Awesome one, if you get the wrong info - you gotta keep asking. 660+ right here -
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Very nice, I like the front door being on the end instead of on the side.
I'm picky about kitchens, being a frequent cook. I don't like my microwave over the stove or high up anywhere because lifting heavy steaming plates or bowls out of it (above my eye level) is too dangerous for me. It seems frustrating that all the best kitchens in all the houses I view have the microwave in this dangerous place.
You still have the option to buy a counter top microwave. They tend to go with the over range style in new homes, manufactured or stick built because A: it frees up counter space and most people would rather have the counter space instead of useless cabinets too high and hot to store anything in, and B: because it costs less. at any given quality level a combination microwave/rang hood costs significantly less than what a hood and microwave cost separately.
I've never seen it as a safety issue, but if it is for you, you can pick up a really nice counter top microwave for about two hundred bucks and just use the light and fan over the range on the built in... I can't see it ever being cost effective to replace it with a stand alone hood as a basic, ugly, model costs about $130 and any nice model is $300 plus. For reference, the generic, builder grade combo units cost about $230 retail.
I Love it, except for black appliances, not a good match
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I bought my old Victorian in Western Washington. For cash. Always has projects . My house built in 1900 has charm and great bones. It's a small town and the housing prices are much less than other areas in Washington. Paying cash as often as possible is helpful. Every month I pay a "fake" mortgage.. I invest in my home and make improvements.
Please tell me "Where in Washington" I could get a home for less??? I lived in the Seattle area, up & down I5 west coast Washington... Recently moved to Spokane Washington and now 3 years later can't afford any place??? Rents gone from $700 to $1,100 and I'm disabled due to a lovely disease and living on Social security with a monthly income of $1,101.00 a month. Need to find somewhere on this side of mountain now I can just live the best I can physically and know I have a home from year to year??? I'm so afraid of loosing the place I'm renting to a yearly increase?? I would love a single Wide mobile to purchase and own someday.... Would love to do a rent to own small place. I have 5 letters of recommendation that shows I truly am the best tenant anyone's seen. I take care of the home, but "My House" to perfectly immaculate, that's just me. Inside the house and out. I have years of experience and can fix, redo lots of things to improve the property while I'm living there, until God calls me home and then it will be worth more when I'm gone. That's just what I Love to do!!! They only want me to move one more time, the Dr.s I mean... Could be physically deadly, so I'm still praying a place will come along to be my "forever & last home here!!" Sincerely Lori K 💕
Clayton Mobile Homes have wall studs every 24 inches, which means that they are cheaply made. Fleetwood Mobile Homes have wall studs every 16 inches, which means that they are made better. So for me, Fleetwood is the better built home.
Hi Brian Underwood, that may have been true back in the 70s, but since the inception of the HUD Code in 1976, all that changed. Since June 15, 1976, all manufactured homes in the United States have been built according to HUD building codes. The HUD code is a national standard that overrides all local building codes. And that includes 16" wall stud spacing. I agree Fleetwood and Clayton are both a good product - with very few differences in quality. With hundreds of homes that have been in our communities, I will say there are terribly made homes and there are well made homes --- with all of them, one of the biggest threats is the owner not maintaining them. THAT we see all the time. Maintain your stuff people. Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
@@BradSimmons-I checked with Clayton in 2019. The salesman told me that the wall studs were 24 inches apart. I also checked with Fleetwood in 2019. The salesman told me that their wall studs were 16 inches apart. This was less than 2 years ago. I would much rather have the Fleetwood with the wall studs 16 inches apart. I honestly believe that the Fleetwood is made better and more structurally stronger.
Says a lot now when a new truck is going to cost you more than your house! 🤣🤣
That price would put someone upside down and even worse if lot rent went up
I LOVE THIS HOME,SO MUCH NICES AND ROOMER THAN A SO CALL TINY HOUSE.
I only need about 600 ft²,, honestly for me and my wife
I'm in Alaska and rental prices are insane so I've purchased a few different used mobile homes over the years. The benefits to me is I can achieve ownership in an incredibly short period of time and then I'm only paying lot rent with utilities. There's pros and cons of paying lot rent but in my opinion it's better to because it'll give you a choice of local locations. Water and sewage is typically covered along with trash service. The basics of yard maintenance is on the person living in the home and can be easily managed. I'm currently residing in my 3rd paid for mobile home and that's after owning a large house my family didn't care for. A house comes with tons of extra expenses and worries.
Modular homes are cool I believe the quality is comparable to a traditional site built dwelling some of the options are really neat the money you save you could do a garage or pole barn Some high end landscaping a pool with a gazebo some high end playground eqiuipment for the kids a professional built BMX course for the kids with all the ramps & risers Loop de loops outside fireplace & kitchen & waterfall with a rock wall that has multi color lighting
I do love the blended colors of the cabinets & counter tops,but not the sharp edges on the counters,when we had our kitchen remodeled they rounded the corners on our counter tops so the younger children would not run into them & get hurt,cut,which does happen.
I noticed those very sharp corners as well. Should've rounded them out.
If you'll pay 1 extra payment amount labeled as "principal only" then you will pay off early. This is something one of my grandma's told me, and she retired as bookkeeper from Macomb county school district in Michigan.
Yes, an extra payment towards anything will always result in earlier payoff.
Thank you for the information
You sold cars for a living at some point.. lol
Hi james tomlinson, I didn't - just bought and sold real estate - since 1981... its about all I know.
@@BradSimmons car salesman make bank
@@ams3344 I bet they do!!! my momma told me, if you're good at anything, you'll always do well. Just keep grinding!
@@BradSimmons I did taxes. A good salesman makes over 250k a year easy!!! And they are usually under 40. Like around 30 years old. I'm so jealous 😂 no experience necessary just good people skills which are hard to find these days
Hell yeah he did lol
Love it. Do you have a place near Philadelphia where you can place a home like this?
Where I live I can get a real house,property and sheds for the same or less.But in high property areas ,this would be better than building a house or buying an already lived in house for sure.
Hi Cynthia Crawford, you are blessed! Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
I'm a retired senior renting a studio apartment in Northern California. Rent is $1,500 plus. Wish I could move to Kentucky; I'd buy that tomorrow.
You absolutely can move!
What do you need help with to get yourself moved?
We're seniors needing to escape Bmore city. 😣🤪 We need one level living now...lot rent alone in mobile communities here are $700.00 & UP!! That would take half of our retirement income. Sad...glad I saw your video gives me hope. Thank you Brad.👍
Hi Freda Mason, Seriously, come for a site visit. Visit the lake, visit the college - as a senior, you can take college classes for free. It might not be for a job, its the cool college vibe - and Art lessons - who wouldn't love that? We're here. 859-319-5000 Go VIP here: to know of new properties - BEFORE they hit the market - BluegrassTeam.com/homefinder
I'm in hot springs arkansas and live in a senior mobile home park lot rent is 210 a month.they have a few homes for sale here
2:30 get the lower monthly... but then over pay when you can.
this guy has the right mind set "how fast can I get it paid off, how fast can I be mortgage free"
No land taxes?
@@kellyprice3435 the community pays that..
Buy an actual house on land for cheap with cash and remodel it. Its more expensive to remodel and maybe a bit more work depending on whether it has a basement ECT. But the profits will be higher. I just bought a 4 bedroom 2 bath on 1.5 acres for 8k cash on a street that only has 3 houses on it 12 minutes from the capital of WV 😊 look at auctions they are there! But if you want to stick with trailers keep in mind a lot of trailer parks are trying to clean up and either renovate or move out old trailers. A lot of people in these parks are trying to upgrade and selling their old ones so they come available for $3k-7k, and since they are small and don't have actual foundations they can be cheaper to remodel. I worked with this guy who bought his real cheap, remodelled it, paid $12k total and has been living mortgage free for years .. all he has to do is pay lot rent! I decided to get actual property and a house but either way people need homes always they will always be in demand so there will always be money to be made with them!
Rolling - If you get a 30y traditional mortgage, and make ONE Extra payment a year, it will be paid off in about 22 years instead of 30.
Hi. these home still available ?
can these walls be taped and mudded easily?
We own a double-wide on its own lot (not a rented lot). I taped and mudded the dining room. It can be done.
JackTannehillPromoter thx
Are you in Sarasota FL.
We got a 1979 mobile home 4000 delivered a fixer upper paid with income tax then we buy a 20 acres off grid land for 20,000 with income taxes and stimulus payment WOW the felling of freedom is priceless. We don't have the prettiest house but it's ours and its better than paying 1500 for rent.
I would like a sliding glass door out to the porch.
The home is awesome and only if you have land..the problem is the type of neighbors you usually have living in some of the trailer parks. No protection for tornadoes.
Your houses are more affordable than most new pickup trucks !!!! And the lot fee is less than the insurance on these over priced trucks !!!
Perfect for a single retired guy like me. I like the shelf above the sinks. Haven't seen that before. I own a mobile home now but not rent getting too high as the area is booming.
Mobile home living is great unless your paying over $800. A month like me with a $30.00 hike coming the first of the year.
Everyone and l mean everyone in Cimarron mobile home park is furious and many may be priced out in the future. We even protested on local news and the response was that we are living in a resort style location. Which is very far from true. I love my home and feel it would a hard sell if l have to leave.
@@dennyweimar4334 hahah "affordable living". sorry to hear that man.
Make sure they use concrete piers below the blocks, when setting up the mobile homes. These damn things sink and move around if you let them just set it on blocks. Mine has been a nightmare, because they just backed up threw some blocks on the ground set up the trailer and took off. Also said they would use double pane windows, got here withe single panels. Manufactured homes can be great, but do your homework. After all YOUR Stuck with the Bill.
Thank you for the mention, Brad. Your videos are so informative and fun. I’m in the research & planning stages of relocation, so the videos are great. 💝
Hi Love Laugh Live, you know we will help you when you are ready. None of us are born here, so we all speak your language! :-D
@@BradSimmons Thank you so much. 💝
'Mobile homes' have come a LONG way! You get a lot for your money, and good value!
You get what you pay for. they depreciate in value over the years...not like a standard home, which increases in value.
Heat pumps are extremely inefficient. Come out to Maryland once and see how well you do with just a heat pump heating your home for the entire winter. You'll be at your local Walmart buying up space heaters in no time. That and it runs the compressor year round meaning your going to be replacing it alot sooner. It's one thing if you're in Florida we're you don't really have a winter but in the North That Heat pump will be getting its ass kicked left and right. Add a wood or pellet stove. Do something otherwise your gonna freeze.
I like the color on the siding outside. I used to live in one myself. The value went up a lot since the day I moved in. I lived there for 16 years I bought it for $59,000 and I got it appraised. It was worth $200,000. So I sold it and bought a house in a different area for cheaper with no mortgage on my actual house. I even had money left over. My siding on my mobile home was a light blue. I live in Canada so things cost more there.
You sold a 16 year old trailer for 140,000 profit.....liar !!!
@@plainjane8920 in Canda everything is more expensive.
@@plainjane8920 I actually got 190,000 for it. Like I said though it is different in Canada. Housing clothes everything cost more.
My trailer was actually a 1978 one.
You probably owned the land it was on. The value of land goes up. That's where your profit was.