5 Biggest Lies About Manufactured (Mobile) Homes
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- 5 Biggest Lies About Manufactured (Mobile) Homes
When purchasing a manufactured or what some people call a mobile home you’re going to hear some flat out lies that can sound like facts due to the fact that they have been said so much they have to be true in most peoples eyes. I was able to meet with Rolling Homes in Prairieville and speak with the owner who has been selling and lived in manufactured homes. We address the 5 biggest lies that are spread about manufactured homes so you can make the best decision for your family.
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"A small home is better than a big mortgage. "
Lot rent is essential the same thing
@@nkn8820 YES
@n kn There are manufactured homes where you own the land too.
Indeed
Ours is 1400 sq ft, so it's not really that small and the lot rent is less than half of what we paid to rent a 1 bd/1bth apartment that was 845 sq ft. I paid 30K in cash for it, so no longer having to throw $1400 away every month on something that is not ours or struggle with a $1200+/month mortgage payment, we are living the dream. Finally!
You know there are actually a lot of younger people like me, a millennial who are looking at mobile/manufactured homes because it's more affordable. We watched our parents struggle to pay loans on homes down, we don't want to do that for half our lives.
Exactly!!!
Your parents paid a lot less for their homes and mostly the economy was much much better, so you can't honestly compare the difference.
@@thomasvarner4910 1998...South of Washington DC, even for 98 it wasn't cheap and it hasn't been easy paying for it. I'm still watching my mother struggle to pay for it. A manufactured home today would still cost me less than what my parents paid for a traditional home.
@@rach2111 What about cost of renting the lot? Can’t that get expensive depending on where you live? A friend is living in a nice home, but her lease for the lot is the same as my house payment including taxes. I have found that I can’t afford moving from my house to a manufactured home when you add in leasing the rather small lot in a nice area. I was disappointed
@@lindaallen8800 You can get one and put it on your own land so you don't have lot rent. I have 5 acres waiting for me up north and I'm putting a nice $100000-200000 manufactured home on it that I'll live in the rest of my life
I’m a single mom and brought my mobile home last years.i love my mobile it was affordable and very nice for my kids… If it wasn’t for mobile homes I wouldn’t be able to buy a house. So thanks for this video. Now we have a place to call home ❤️
Congratulations!
So what that you’re a single mom? That’s your mistake.
Did you buy on land or in park?
Yes, thats great, if your one of the extremly lucky ones, it could if not already happen by now the manufactured home is falling apart.
Great job! Let those who don’t wanna live in a mobile home not live in one but don’t down those who do!
I won't, it will fall down own its own.
Better than living in apartment that you never own .
chris savala preach
If your mobile home (Sorry, I'm not buying the 'after a certain date...' BS) depreciates at a rate equal to or higher than your payments, you will wind up in the same position as if you rent an apartment!
Well almost... You'll actually come out better in the apartment because your utilities will likely be cheaper.
Sorry , my friend your wrong . My utility are cheaper .$75 a month . Rent will continue to go up on apartment in my area. Maybe that not applicable to you but for me it has . Once you own you own . If your concerned with depreciation then don’t buy . You don’t buy a mobile home to get appreciation . You buy one to stop paying rent . Financial independence . When you own your mobile home your only concern is property taxes . In my area rent $1200 mobile home payment is $550 .
I’m not here to convince you . Do the research yourself .l living the dream . With depreciation don’t forget about the tax breaks you get . Depreciation on a mobile command center is tax deductible . You don’t have to live in a mobile home forever . I’m going to pay off and sale mine in two years . It still be worth $35k use that for a down payment on a house . I wish someone would have told me that when I was 20. 🤓
The MEDIAN home price in my area is one point two million dollars. $1,200,000.00. without a mobile home, we never would have been able to stay near family. It's simple economics really.
I just bought my first mobile home!!!! I’m so excited! I don’t owe ANYBODY for anything in my possession... I OWN 3 foreign vehicles and a mobile home. I feel so financially free and I’m only 30!! Being a young, black female I feel absolutely proud to be able to say I own anything and I did it ALL BY MYSELF!! Nothing anybody says can make me feel insufficient. 😌😊🥰❤️ I recommend getting a mobile home to anyone who can afford one. It’s a great investment in yourself and your future!
Congratulations 👏👏👏.
I am So Proud of you .
I told my son and daughter in the Service to buy a mobile home too
Because you get your housing paid for, Why not keep it. Such a wise decision.
There are people paying more than you to *rent* an apartment they'll never own! Well done!
Thank you love! ❤️🥰
Thank you so much!!! And yes, I encourage them to do the same.... I promise they won’t regret it honey bun! ❤️❤️🥰
We built an FHA factory home/ manufactured house about 18 years ago. It is hands down the most comfortable home we've ever lived in. It's held up well over the years.
My parents live in a manufacturer home in Pahrump Nevada on a half acre and they love it. It's a nice clean house with a huge detached garage. They bought the house and half acre for only $120k. It's hour from Vegas. It was perfect for them because they have country life away from people but access to the big city when needed/wanted.
That sounds perfect.
Living in hurricane country no thanks.
What is this please don't take advantage on my phone this will be proof something on my phone that don't belong there right.
@@conniecharley9092 my moblie home in Hurricane Katrina was still intack the same as I left it when I left is did float a little (20+ft of water) where houses in the area couldn't be found other then a stick r 2
@@wdmoya1953 so sorry but you made it through. Never owned a mobile home too many hurricanes share I live.
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Told a family member that I was thinking about buying a single wide. He said and I quote " ewe , a mobile home " ?!?!? My response " THEN DON'T COME OVER "!!! He and his wife are butt deep in debt , not making ends meet due to buying a house. My wife and I are currently living full time in an rv and planning our vacation to Branson Missouri. Yep , living in your means is so much better . Buy what YOU can afford not what others think you should buy. Just because you qualify for the loan doesn't mean you should buy it. 2008 comes to mind.
@@KristinaSmallhorn where do you sell modular homes. I live near Shreveport.
Long Haul 👏🏻😁
Exactly what my sister told me. She said those are ugly 🙄 she lives an apartment with a lot of debt. My husband and I are almost debt free and have some money in our bank. We don’t live a lavish life style like she does, but we aren’t in debt and will have a home of our own soon 🤗
Yeah when we started to buy our brick home we owned a mobile home at the time, a friend had just bought a new house in anew subdivision. We are qualified to buy a home that cost more than the one she bought but we were comfortable paying for a home about a quarter of the price and the home was built in the 80s so not new. She proceeds to tell me how I will be so unhappy for buying a home thats smaller and not new, that I should just go ahead and get the bigger more expensive new home. I told her nah I'm not really into keeping up with the Jones and I don't need a 3000sq ft brand new house to make me happy. I prefer larger land than house because my kid likes to play sports, ride his go-cart and atv, we have animals and a batting cage. Ya know things we enjoy. Well we both bought houses in 2002. Its been 17 yrs and we are still in our house we are gonna have it paid off in about 10 yrs. They lost their house within 8 yrs and had to start all over again. The house they bought made them so house poor it was unreal. I try to buy with my head not my heart
Long Haul. lived in my mobile home for 4 years bought my home straight out no mortgage love my 3 bedroom double wide do what's best for you
After a divorce - it was a manufactured house or an apartment. I took the house and not sorry.
Same here. I had a yard, big deck and baby barn. With lot fees and mortgage, it was cheaper than an equal sized apartment.
Yep, better to NOT have someone stomping all over your ceiling all day.
I did the same thing, I bought and old mobile home in a small quiet park for a $1000 during my divorce, a few years later I bought a much newer one in the same park for $8000 sold my old one for $2000. I lived in an area where a studio apartment rent is at least $1000 I was paying $425 a month for lot rent. Since then I bought a house and honestly I miss the simplicity of living in a mobile home. I would like to find a large piece of land far away from the city and put a mobile home and a nice garage on it, that's my plan for the future.
Amen
I did the same and it was a sound move.
I bought mine used from a friend of my brother. I went through a divorce back then. And was looking for my own apartment. My brother asked me if I be interested in checking out his friends mobile home . I was kind of iffy about buying it because like others I kept picturing this run down metal box in the back of my mind . When I first walked inside it my jaw hit the floor because it was so beautiful. Still live in it today . I have done a lot of upgrades not because I had to but because I found It much easier to repair and find it fun .
We had a modular built in Az in a 55 up community that has 3 bedrooms 2 bath and it’s absolutely beautiful! We are 2 yrs into ownership and this home is so tightly built that we get no dust no bugs, nothing! We live here in the wintertime and come from Michigan each fall open the door and live. No dirt no mess…a stick built house wouldn’t be that tight! We are quite happy!
Thank you for sticking up for people who are living in a mobile home! I'm not deplorable! And I'm not poor!
I have been thinking about buying a manufactured home...I have a 3, 000 something sq. ft. home...I love living in the country. The neighborhood I m in is great...everyone looks out for me...my husband deceased going on 7 yrs. M 67, healthy, 115lbs. very, very active, thanks be to GOD, I still work (HLobby) m ready to downsize. I love it whenever I visit my son. He lives out in the country.
You are not poor. I am not poor. My
Nice mobile home on 2 acres is paid for now. Utilities are cheaper than other people I know. Actually it is called vanity. Keeping up with the Jones. I don't need it I would rather put my money in the bank. It
Is 4/29/20 with economy in the tank. Going to be alot of forecloses on those 150000 to 350000 homes. I am happy and no
debt.
Rob M
Oh hush
I feel you real talk me and my wife thinking about buying one fa sho
@Angel - You're actually smart considering the day and age of the rise of rental rates vs. the massive and rapid evictions leading up to a rise in homelessness that we are currently seeing due to this CV situation and even a few years before this situation started. I'm pretty sure that now a manufactured home doesn't seem bad compared to stress of potentially being on the streets. My prayers are with those who have found themselves in this situation and hope that they are able to get in a better situation. However, for those who are shunning people living in manufactured homes they should not do so because at any given time life's circumstances can teach you some extremely hard lessons. Remember, a home is what you make it.
My mama lived in Naples Florida in a beautiful mobile home ( called that in 1968) still gorgeous when she died a few years ago. It survived Hurricane Charlie with only a part of the roof damaged. Everyone had their roofs damaged in SW Florida back then.
It never depreciated. She kept the inside updated with new flooring, kitchen appliances etc. over the years as needed. It was right on the canal and she loved it. I dare anyone telling me my mother was lower class because she lived in one. She was pure class.
ngl the one woman i knew when i was a kid that had one was the most respectable person i ever knew
I just left Naples last month after wanting to get away for a few days. There's a community of manufactured homes there and they start in the mid-200s. People who don't look at this as an option are missing out. You can find more modest communities as well.
@@virginialeejones1834 *Absolutely!*
I worked my way through college living in a 35 by 8 foot mobile home. It was my first true home and I loved it. I lived in a 65 by 12 mobile home as I worked as a Probation Officer going to law school at night. When my marriage broke up I moved from my comfortable water-front house into another house trailer as I continued working as a Judge. I loved each mobile home I lived in and as a man with a six figure income, I could have lived anywhere when I chose to live in my last mobile home.
We started our home owning journey with a manufactured home (we call it a mini home) in 1989. After about ten years we moved on to two site built homes and just last year returned to a mini home as we will head into retirement in the next few years. I love this home, it’s fashionable, it’s one level living, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. No mortgage and little upkeep. Just what we were looking for going into retirement. I wish there wasn’t a stigma to owning one of these homes. Our home is nicer than many regular homes out there.
I have a 4 bedroom 3 bath 2500 sq ft home paid quite a bit for the house, I have no land I live so close to neighbors and no privacy. I’m seriously considering buying some land and a budget friendly manufactured home being debt free is my goal! I don’t care if people think I’m “trash” or “undesirable “ who cares. As long as my family is happy. These homes are beautiful!
I'm not sure why a mobile home would make you trash. It's an affordable option not a trash option
🤣🤣🤣 I don't care if people think I'm trash hallelujah amen sister 👍
$65,000 can get you a 4 bedroom 2 bath double wide
I have a manafactured home it’s 3 bedroom 2 bath and acre of ground it was bought brand new in 2014 and I’m very proud of it. I bought it by myself for me and my daughter after her dad passed. I don’t consider myself trash. I pay my bills and pay for everything I get. Just cause I live in a mobile home don’t make me trash.
@@jonathanyates5198 : Double wide or better!
I never thought I'd live in a manufactured home, but while on vacation out of the country in 2015 my house burned down at a total loss... Since I already owned the 1.1 acre lot with a well and septic system I had the burned house torn down and purchased a used 2000 manufactured home and had it moved and set on the concrete pad I had poured... Just over 3 years after moving in I tell anyone who asks that I love it... I just retired last February and, although I don't earn a lot of money, I"m very comfortable with my living situation... Total land taxes are $800 per year, heating cost in Northern NY is about $800 per year, and average electric bill for the last 12 months has been $41.52 per month, plus insurance and my total monthly living expenses are about $200/month... It's just me and my cat so this 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home is perfect... I've added a single car garage and a couple months ago had top soil brought in and seeded so it's a nice looking setup....Because my living expenses are so low I was able to spend 2 1/2 months in SE Asia earlier this year enjoying the warm beach weather and great exotic food.. Life is Good!!!! Thanks for the video...
Yep. Our new manufactured home is being built in the factory.. They will set it up among the 15 acres purchased before we ordered the house. We plan to cut off 10 acres, put in utilities, septic , ECT then sell them off in acre lots. We'll add a swimming pool to our own and a greenhouse for vegetables. Thus we shall make mucho dinero. Enough to place a good down on a site built one on one of the acres of the five we don't sell off. Land and development of the land is how you make money. I'll just have to suffer living in my brand new 1600 sq. Ft manufactured home with all appliances throughout, two decks (front and back), the in ground pool and the hothouse. Boo hoo. PS did I mention the attached garage?.
@Techrecycle4u Totally agree! I live in a paid for home in TX out in the country so no city taxes and I am paying a lot more for electricity, gas to heat and cool, triple taxes, internet is too high, cell service is so poor I have to pay for a land line. I live like a pauper - same 68 in winter 78 in summer. Have almost 100% LED lighting. Never would have thought of NY - even upstate as cheaper! My living space is around 1300 sq ft. Coop water does cost more, also NO competition for electric bill. They have raised my taxes 4 years in a row! Our property taxes have been greatly abused in this state. They actually almost make up for not having state income tax. In fact a big expensive house in the city would probably pay more in property tax than state income tax in most states except CA.
@Techrecycle4u tougher building codes in NY. My 1400sqft townhouse in central NC was so drafty that it cost as much per month to keep it at 78 in the summer as my mom's 3000sqft home in Vegas even tho it was always 10-20° hotter in Vegas then NC.
My father was a successful psychiatrist and brightest man I've ever known, and he lived in a mobile home. I've known CEO's and college professors that also lived in mobile homes.
Most of my childhood was spent in "trailers" or mobile homes. Nearly all my family owned and lived in mobile homes, some had them on land they owned and some lived in trailer parks. Several, like my fantastic and nutty Aunt May, lived in trailers that were always on the move and worked as carnies as well as selling fireworks and Christmas trees. Say what you will about my trailer park trash kin, their demeanor, character, morals, intelligence, ingenuity, generosity, and fortitude will stand up to any test. It was an honor and privilege to grow up amongst and be raised by these fine individuals, everyone should be so lucky.
Ain't it funny how people that society would consider trash end up being the most honorable people you could ever meet? And then you meet people that are high society and they're just... Well... We won't go there on this channel!
I live in a trailer on 15 Acer's of land I own. I put 75% down and was on a 5 year loan, but payed it off in 3 years.
If you don't care what others think of you, live in non traditional homes. My family and friends have house payments for the next 20 - 50 years.
I'm debt free and love the fact I don't own anyone a dime. I am aware that my trailer will tank in value in ten years, I plan on living in it for the rest of my life.
You can remodel trailers, and they turn out great
People make a lot of money remodeling and flipping manufactured homes. They make great rental properties as well.
This is my plan too! I don’t care what other people think about how I choose to live. I’ve learned that always trying to live other’s expectations will make you unhappy. Freedom is much more important than being a wage slave and living in debt where your time is dictated by others.
My parents home was just sold for double what they paid for it 30 years ago & it needed cosmetic upgrades, don’t assume your going to lose money.
@@eamoroso56 supply and demand is what rules R.E prices and always will......but hey what do i know being in and out of R.E. investing/management/as broker/contractor since 1973? worst investment of all? a condo I paid 252 for in 2004 now only worth 349. Thats not too gewd...but I am not complaining") I'm living in it now for 2 yrs so uncle sam gets NADA! of my capitol (up to 250k gain) for single folks. Watch that tax break get taken away.....
@@yarygork2334 I should have mentioned that my parents doublewide also sat on 12 acres of land, 9 of it wooded + a 4 car garage. Sold it in 2 days with multiple offers, we took the cash one, which was also the highest, cash made life so much easier for me since I was doing all the work. The end of last year there was very little on the market around here & there was a bit of squabbling on the part of other real estate brokers, they get a bit aggressive when they lose, 😂
I agree stop calling them trailers, and it’s the home of many good honest people
they believe these things because they are lazy and do no research of Their Own
Elizabeth Brower They are homes that can be moved if you install axles and tires, you can’t just back up to it with your ford pickup and pull it down the road, your statement sounds a bit ignorant in my opinion
Today's manufactured homes are not your grandmothers trailer, I find my three peice is better quality than the site built home I had. And it is a great option if you want to get something up on your property in short order.
Thank you I get so sick of hearing that. I have a co-worker that kept calling my house a trailer and speaking bad about it because it wasn't like his $100,000 house in a subdivision and you know what...he couldn't afford it and all the things that came along with it and now he's living in a house like mine but don't have the land.
@@NightmareRose86 its better to live below your means and save money as opposed to your coworker who was living beyond his means and now he is paying the price for all his excessive spending.
We've lived in a manufactured home since 2008. It is well built and holds the warmth in the winter. We added two decks, two skylights, and a pellet stove. It is a wonderful open layout and we love it. We have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a laundry room, a sun room and an office plus living/dining and large kitchen. We put wood floors in the main areas and it has sheet rock walls throughout. We love it and could sell it today for almost $100K over what we owe due to housing demand in our area.
Thank you for making this video!! About 1&0 years ago. We left a traditional home and purchased a repo refurbished single wide for about 34k. It was probably the best financial decision we ever made. And because we did take and made upgrades to the home we sold it for thousands more than we paid for it!
I live in Silver Springs Nevada, I bought 5 acres with a 1979 double wide for $20,000 7 years ago. Now I am selling it for $150,000. All depends on the economy, House demand, and condition of the home. TAKE CARE of your home.
Depends on the state too, though I believe many are coming round to realize the superior construction of manufactured homes. They started building them better in the 80's. Now they are nicer than my site built home which is just as rectangular as a double wide with useless space and no coat closet.
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Sounds like your 5 acres increased in value. In many areas, 5 acre lots are rare, so their value is consistently increasing.
I'll live in a mobile home that sits on 80 Acres that I own in a rural area than a $300,000 house in a subdivision around other people.
That’s what I’m talking about. I’d rather have the land.
That’s what i want to do.
Thats what im planning on doing .! Goals
Well I’m here to tell you that $300,000 won’t buy you much in today’s world. 😁
Exactly, I much rather have space and privacy, I would never buy a house in a subdivision where everybody is piled on top of each other, and I have yet to see a subdivision old and new that's not a bunch of neighbors all sharing each other's yards basically.
Lived in a manufactured home all my life, I love that a major part of my finances doesn't go to a house that is a burden for 30 years of payments. We had ours custom ordered like we wanted picked all the finishes, flooring, siding and shutters. We also had extra insulation added . Our electric runs us right now, even with Entergy's price increase, $200 a month with running the AC at 70 during the day and 67 at night. It withstood the hours upon hours of over 100 mph gust in Ida here in Lafourche Parish with only a few shingles missing, perfect chance to upgrade our rood to corrugated painted roof. Main thing for storms is to make sure the straps are extra tight to ensure no movement can happen.
This is about the only time that you can thank the insurance industry for pushing higher quality construction in these type homes. I just bought a year old modular home and after 46 years of home construction, i can tell that an extra effort was made to make it safe, fairly fireproof and very efficient in maintenance.
We live in a single-wide (14 x 60) that is permanently fixed on our lot with a 2 car garage, 2 car carport, beautiful lawn, concrete driveway... not because we couldn't afford a site built home, but rather we didn't want to invest everything we have into our shelter. It has worked out great. We are on a plan to pay off our house in 6 years (3 years to go) and we will be completely debt free.
Congratulations! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Same here in a 14x70 and love having money to buy things I want. Currently own 5 motorcycles 3 cars all paid in full. Awesome being debt free.
"Completely debt free"
The government would like to talk to you about that.
@@MAGAMAN I'm not sure I understand. Oh, do you mean they can learn from me? 😂 Yeah, I would agree with that. It hurts me when I see their (our) debt calculator. A little frustrating when I compromise nice things to be out of debt and they indulge in nice things and rack up debt.
My cat Marty (real name) wants 60 ft long home BAD to chase his 3 yr old Calico girlfriend as our tiny condo has them bored and restless.I am looking for what you have!! My own lot means not paying 800-900 a month space fee in No California. Indoor only cats for longer healthier loves. @@SinSGone
Just bought a mobile home and I’m so grateful and blessed to own my home. It’s not the largest but it’s mine and my mortgage is cheaper than renting. It’s like anything else, keep up with maintenance and don’t let it get run down.
Wow congrats too you! I'm looking do the same this year !!
I have lived in all types of housing over the years from Condos, Manufactured Homes, Site-built homes. Each form of housing has pros and cons and they all vary by the year they were constructed. I house built in 2010 is very different than a house built in 1950 and you cannot compare them directly. A Manufactured home built in 2010 is very different than one that was built in 1990.
One of the benefits of manufactured homes is that they are generally less costly than a site-built home. This comes from using thinner sheetrock that is 1/8 inch thick to using less insulation in the overall house. I have been in manufactured homes that would heat up to 90 degrees on warm summer days when the outside temperature was 95 degrees outside.
One thing that will also determine if a property holds its value is how it is maintained and lived in. If you buy a property and don't maintain it over the years then it will become run down and will not hold its value.
The main problem that I have run into with Manufactured homes is their use of non-standard parts. Like using plastic tubs and showers that develop cracks in them after about 5 years and have to be replaced at about 10 years. The plastic tubs are not fiberglass which would last a lot longer but instead cheap plastic that cracks and breaks and leaks water into the manufactured house which then causes other problems like mold and mildew in inaccessible areas that you cannot get to.
I live in a manufactured home. Dealing with the crooks at the dealership was the worst experience of my life. I'll never do that again
Understand, but they all are not like that. You have to Google search reviews to find out.
My parent purchased a lot $30,000 and placed a $73,000 manufactured home on a foundation, family sold the house for $250,000.00 in 2016, really increased in value!
@Deb Rocks In foothill one hour east of Sacramento in a 55 or older community with HOA rules! Purchased it back in 2001.
BULLSHIRT! You get a TITLE after paying for this place the same as you get for a car. Nobody in the right mind will give you $250,000 for a used mobile home.
@@GeorgetteBu I’m a Realtor in the state of California and this home build in Woodland, CA., then licensed by the Department of Motor vehicles in state of California. Transported by semi-trucks to the property and placed on the foundation, then Titled by Escrow company to be a single family home on a lot, in a HOA controlled 55+ community. Value at completion of build out was $130,000.00 in 2001. I don’t have to lie, I have documents to prove it 🤣🤣😂
But did any body buy it when you tried to sale it
@@ohnoyoudint1407 Sold it in within a month!
Live in 14x70, greatful to have roof over my head.
I know that's Right!!!🎯💯💯💯👍👍👏👏💪🙏💖✌🙌😇
Most roofs are over our heads.
Mr T Your humor eludes me. Some people have open air.
I paid 2500 for mine, everyone that comes in it feels right at home
Me 2
Just stumbled into this video. My parents retired in 2006, and purchased a modular home. It was a 2001 model, and they have almost 1 acre of land on their lot. It was a 2001 Model home. They purchased it for $62,000 back then, and their land rent is about $500 per month now. They live in Delaware. It was a real nice house when they moved into it. Over time, their AC unit went up, and decided to install window AC units as a cheap alternative. They had to replace the water heater. When the original water heater went, it was a real mess. Lots of water damage to the closet, and floor where the water heater is. Some of the water spilled into their room and bathroom and damaged carpet. They have numerous plumbing issues in the last 4 years which all caused water damage. They have had to replace a number of shingles on the roof due to wind damage from storms, and are approaching the point to where they need to replace the roof now that the house is 20 years old. They also need to hire an electrician as a couple of light/wall switches don't work in their house now. Their electric bills in the winter time are very, very high because of constantly having to run the heat. They live in Delaware, and I do think that modular homes don't fair as well when there are cold winters to deal with. Modular homes would surely hold up better in the south or south west in climates where there is no snow, and temps rarely fall below 45 degrees outside. All in All, living in a modular home has been the cheapest option for my parents retirement, and while they have dealt with a lot of issues, they have had a paid off house for the last 15+ years and just have to pay the monthly land rent, and yearly property taxes. They enjoy living in their modular home, and I am sure would do it all over again.
Every home I’ve lived in since 1972 had problems like the ones you mentioned. I bought my first manufactured home fr Palm Harbour in 2011- similar problems as you mentioned & none worse bc it was manufactured. Survived Hurricane Irma. My barn did not survive & was not a manufactured item.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for these videos!!! We just bought a double wide renovated manufactured home on a foundation on 5 acres of farmland in Georgia & absolutely LOVE IT!
Our manufactured home sits on an acre. We have no mortgage or any consumer debt, including auto loans. Living affordably, within our means, allowed me to be able to retire on my 52nd birthday. I could not have retired until I was at least 66, living in my site built home with a mortgage.
Wait till your state raises its property taxes by 1000% for that acre of land you got
@@Chy-th3sj OK. I'm great at waiting! I'm in Alabama. Our taxes for last year were $204. That would be $170.00 a month @×1000%÷12. In ten years it's gone up $40. I just spent that eating out.
Enjoy your time friend.
did the same but retired from NJ to Va 2 months before my 50th birthday .Sold my house there bought land here and paid cash for a modular home and 3 acres of land .Only bills I have are my electric and cell phone and internet and insurance .That was back in 2004 and still going strong in VA .I love my home and my property .I have a full basement and taxes are only 12 hundred dollars a year here .Mobile homes have changed so much even since I bought mine .Mine is 2440 sq. ft .and took 2 cranes to set it and had it left on frame to make the floors more solid .I know my house can do 55 down the road ,try that with a stick built .Plus you have a set price no over runs and no delays and not subjected to weather .no wet slimy floors
I’m on my way, got the land for 20,000 and remodeling a mobile home, should be semi retired before 51! With no mortgage or land payment, remodeling the current mobile home, placing it on the front of the property, either rent or Airbnb, then put one on rear for me and the wife.
After living in a guard gated, HOA community for years, I think I'm ready to go back to acreage and and some peace and quiet.
Amen
me too!
With you on that one.
We're in the same situation and have been looking at land.
Thats if reparations do not get you.And its coming..Its already in Illinois.
Been living in our manufactured home 26 years, have done upgrades. House is on quarter acre, two car garage, big basement, love it well insulated wood burning fireplace and it is ours, can't beat it, very comfortable.
We are in the process of purchasing a manufactured home and I am very excited! We are only getting a single wide but even in single wides, these homes are very impressive! Very excited to be a homeowner!
We bought our single wide off the sales lot in 2020. We LOVE it!
My parents just bought on for a land we have that’s been sitting for about a year. How has it been going for you guys?
You'll pay it off faster 👍👍👍
Manufactured homes are good. Only problem if you dont put it on your own lot & instead put it in a mobile home park, they keep raising lot rent. Lot rents are sky high. Get your own land.
I'm buying one dirt cheap. Hope to find a piece of land in time.
True that, lot payment will eventually be higher than mortgage payment
Sound 400 here in Phoenix. But that plus the price payment.... it’s alot
@@vickyandersen8660 See John Oliver of why lot rents are skyrocketing. Predatory investors are buying up property.
@Adam Finley what company did you go with ? Im looking around
Buying my fist home after renting for 25 yrs!! My mortgage including my taxes and insurance is the same as my rent!! I’m on almost an acre of land. Love my manufactured home!!
If I may ask, what exactly are you paying for all of that all together? I really want to do this but I need a number so I will know how much to budget.
No EQUITY IN A TRAILER..WASTE
@@weotalks2810 You obviously have never had one. In the early 80's I bought one for 7900.00 lived in it for 7 years, rented it for 3 years at 375.00 per month ($13,500) then sold it for 6500.00. Came out $12,100 ahead. If I hadn't rented it the mobile home only cost me $1,400 to live in it 7 years!
@@weotalks2810 Get your facts straight...1) It isn't a trailer...I have one of those, a 26'er, in my back yard behind my manufactured home. Acre of land, 3br/2ba 1700sqft with detached 24x30 garage spent $215k for everything including landscaping a year ago. Current value $250k.
@@weotalks2810 these pre-fab homes ARE NOT TRAILERS😊
Fantastic video. I have lived in 4 mobile homes. A 1965, 1984, 2000, 2001. The 65 was top of the line (in it's day) even though it was junk. The reason it was junk was the last person that owned it before me. The 2000 was new I put on same lot as 65 once I tore it down. It was nice, new, clean, and a closeout. I sold it (in a park) for 4 times what I paid for it. 2001 was on it's own land and a decent home. Bought it used and it was nasty. I cleaned until it was clean and sprayed for roaches (didn't have them after) and I got new appliances. Now this 84.... Back in early 90s termites came through and wiped out all the trailers (and wood houses alike) and even got ours. We have done a lot of work to it. I replaced the floors, bad stringers, wall studs, more than I should, but it's home.
I just have to say I have purchased 3 homes that were not manufactured mobile homes and can honestly say they were all poorly made, and your right, it matters how much your willing to spend on any home manufactured mobile home or conventional homes....people really need to research before making crazy insinuations, and it does matter if you are buying a Chevy, Cadillac or Mercedes ! Thank you Kristina for your shows! Everyone should be so lucky to be able to have a Realtor as honest as yourself!
The " insinuation" is that when a trailer is seen out in the wild 99 times out of 100 it IS NOT no premium quality. Drips, mold, & rot from underneath are all the norm!
Thank you. I have been debating to purchase one because I can’t afford $150,000 home . Some of these homes are much more beautiful than construction homes
We are moving from our 1250sq ft home with mortgage and taxes of 1600.00 month to a mobile home that is 1215sq ft with mortgage and site fee (it's in a park, we don't own the land, just the home) of 900.00. Going from 3BR 1bathroom to 3BR 2 bathrooms. the mobile home is brand new so not inheriting anyone's issues. I saw the tie downs - and I doubt it will go anywhere.
I have a beautiful one in South Dakota on a bit of land and I absolutely love it! I actually prefer my manufactured home in South Dakota over my stick built one in California every day of the week.
ggin nj , buy property. You will never regret buying your own property.
Stacy Vigus hubby and I are looking for land to retire and put a manufactured home on. I visited Deadwood and Mt Rushmore area in my teens and thought it was so beautiful! Always wanted to go back. Been in Texas for 27 years and am sick and tired of the heat. Born and raised in Canada so the snow doesn’t deter me. Where in South Dakota did you purchase or would recommend? Thanks!
@@erinmcbride-spivey6595 My place is in the Rapid Valley of Rapid City. I'm out towards the airport. I originally bought 3/4 of an acre with my manufactured home but this year I was lucky enough to buy another 1/4 acre from a neighbor to add to my elbow room. Where I am there doesn't seem to be quite as much snow or hail as they get it town. And I'm right near Rapid creek for any fishing
Stumbled across this video looking at "shed to house conversions", anyway I have this conversation all the time. After I got out of the Marines, I move back to home town Texas... A few years later I purchased 1.2 acres and ordered my 2001 16x80 Caviler 3 bed/2 bath. The base price was $29,995 I did a few upgrade to the order zone 3 construction and thermal (double header doors windows, 16" center outer walls and roof, R30/R19 insulation, OSB under the vinyl siding, etc..) Took the price to 31,500 and I bought two points on the loan, financed it for 20 years, 5K down @238 month. Paid it off FREE and Clear in 2008. Last year my property tax was $338 and I haven't had a house note in 11 years and counting. I always get the argument....well it goes down in value like a car, my response is...OUTSTANDING, just means my property taxes go down every year as well (not fond of being taxed to live in my own house). As far as cheaply built, I sheltered in place for all of the following Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Ike, Hurricane Harvey, Tropical Storm Imelda....took them like a champ (disclaimer...I did put a roof on after Rita, due to crap hitting and knocking off shingles) I have friends that pay between $3000 and $8500 just in property taxes....in South East Texas, that is insane.. just to live in their house that they are still paying for!!!
This is my goal! I never thought so much about buying a manufactured home, the older I’m getting the more I’m realizing I don’t want to pay in a home for 30+years! At 1300 a month. I always wanted the big house and the fancy cars. Now I want to be debt free with some land and no mortgage!
This is my goal! I never thought so much about buying a manufactured home, the older I’m getting the more I’m realizing I don’t want to pay in a home for 30+years! At 1300 a month. I always wanted the big house and the fancy cars. Now I want to be debt free with some land and no mortgage!
I like this idea. I just can't justify the high cost of a house, but I want my own place
Steven Curry ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the info
Her face says it all!! This guy is GREAT!! I just wish locating a respectable wheelchair accessible manuf home builders was easier, and more affordable. Accessibility features shouldn't be cost more, bcuz that's stigmatizing the homeowner for things beyond their control. If there is a non disabled manufacturer home model, there should be a readily visible accessible home model to roll thru.
Where I live the county will provide a wheel chair ramp for the home if and when necessary.
First person I have heard who properly explained why an AC unit cannot be too large or small but matched to the space. Absolutely correct!
Except for the fact that he is wayyy off on that "rule" he claims site built homes use; 500 btus for every 500 sqft? Are you kidding 😂 that would be a 1 ton system for a 12,000 sqft house / mansion! Lol it's actually 12,000 btus (1 ton) for every 500 sqft *smh
I love my (2008) manufactured home in Western Arizona/ Colorado River
cost: $94,000
utilities: $250.00/mo
tax: $800.00/yr
*2 bdrm/ 2 bath -2 car attached garage (1250 sq ft)
That's a nice one, does it have the high ceiling
Garage?? They come with garages now?
john wohlf what help me find one near you can you send a link
john wohlf, Do you own the land that your home is located on?
RIP off
I have owned 3...and this is what I will say;you get what you pay for. if you order the home, don't look mostly at wall colors or "pretties" first, start with construction: 2x6 walls allows more insulation than does 2x4, house wrap matters more than pretty faucets. higher r-value insulation in the ceilings is more important than a factory installed dishwasher. those that worry more about appliances than anything else, think about this...ur prolly financing ur home for 15, 20 or 30yrs...and that's what ur financing those appliances for as well. do yourself a favor, order the home properly upgraded and pre-prepped for utility savings, warmth, cool and comfort...everyone sells appliances everywhere and they finance for 2yrs.
Well said
Always ask for a wind zone 2 upgrade. 2×8 floor joists, 2×6 wall studs, upgraded insulation.
Michael Babella
Wise words.
Michael, very well said.
Lucia Krause if you don’t live within 50 miles of coastal waters the wind zone 2 upgrade is not worth the upgrade.
Thanks for doing this video. I've always had "regular" homes, but when I moved, I had to buy a manufacture home and I didn't feel like it was a real home. Glad to hear what you had to say. It makes me feel better.
My wife and I are in our late 40's. Our 3 kids are shipping out soon in the military. We have spent our lives living in HOA neighborhoods. These neighborhoods were great to raise kids. We have huge parks, ball fields, fishing ponds, bike paths, rec centers with a great gym, indoor basketball and vollyball ...etc. We are getting to the point where the kids are adults and we don't like the crazy property taxes, HOA's, or the houses too close to each other. We purchased a couple of acres a few miles outside town. We put in a well, septic, and ran power over a 1/4 mile to our property. After considering many factors we purchased a 1900sf manufactured home. Engineered wood flooring, granite countertops, custom shutters and blinds...its beautiful. It was about 116K out the door with another 40K to have it groundset, stem wall, A/C...etc. Another 17K for a metal building/garage/shop. Just trying to set up a nice peaceful place to retire. There is some up front money but this will be a signifigant savings on a monthly basis living here instead of a house. I do not consider it to be a downgrade moving into a manufactured home. To me it's just a simpler kind of life style I am so ready for.
I am really glad that you took the time to address these myths.
My husband and I lived in a manufactured home until he passed away. We had ours manufactured in Maine and delivered to New Hampshire. We loved our home and we were proud of it. Paid in full, too!
We are looking to move to New Hampshire also in the future. What is the name of the company that built your manufactured home? Thanks
Are you saying the manufactured home killed your husband?
It’s really the smartest thing to do. Especially in today’s time.
This is so informative. I try not to judge people by the type of homes they keep (or have any preconceived ideas about their character just because they cannot afford or have a regular home). Not too many people can afford to own a home in this country - that is why there are so many renters in the US. If it's yours, it's yours - no matter what it is. The only time I "judge" a person by their home is how they "keep" it. I feel ya on the roach situation in Louisiana - just like when I lived in Florida and really here in Eastern NC. But I am talking more about the big buggers - the palmetto and North American Cockroaches. My friend lives in a manufactured homes and never had a bug (maybe one or two after a big rain of course in FL), but there was a person living 2 "doors" down who kept trash and was a hoarder. Then a German cockroach infestation happened EVERYWHERE. Their place, my friend's, the RV that was renting space there too. It took months to get rid of the problem for my friend and only after the person escaped in the middle of the night and their place was cleaned and sprayed.
Finally, Gary mentioned a few of things that are interesting
1- Current mobile homes are often constructed using 2 X 6 wall studs (allows for increased insulation) most all site built homes which are single story, are constructed using 2 X 4 wall studs
2- Mobile homes are constructed using OSB siding on the exterior of all the walls, many site built houses only have OSB, only on the corners, with metal angle strapping opposed to OSB, and nothing but siding and wrap after that. The Mobile home will therefore have a much better "Burn Wall" than the site built home which only has OSB in the corners.
I grew up in South Louisiana. I was born in Baton Rouge. Listening to Gary talk made me a little home sick. Lots of good ole "Deplorables" in Louisiana.
hey Cajun swamp Fox, My lady is from Opelousas I am a New Yorker...True story we were going up towards villa Platte after a nasty flood, this was years ago, and so I see all these homes surrounded by water. I say to my lady "gee thats so nice, people live in the middle of ponds down here huh? But where are the bridges and boats?' She looked at me...
We are in north Florida too boe
The only downside of mobile homes is that they aren't prestigious. If you don't need the admiration of others for the kind of home you live in, no problem!
They don't appreciate!
The only dowside? They depreciate like a car. They make tornados very happy. When you consider the cost of land, improvements like utilities, driveways, garage, there is no way you can justify spending money on a mobile home. Just look at what you an buy a ten, twenty year old mobile home for and that's all you need to know. Never buy a mobile home unless you like digging a hole and dropping your paycheck into it.
@@Theywaswrong completely wrong
@@Theywaswrong Depends on location, location, location.
I purchased a new mobile home and lived in it for 15 years and I sold it for nearly the same amount that I paid for it.
I live in a manufactured home. The walls are thin sheetrock, the door jams are made with thin pieces of trim, nothing like a stick built house. When the floor has a substantial spill on it, the “plywood” under the linoleum becomes brittle as potato chips; my cat exploited this when the washer over flowed, and dried, and dug a hole in my floor. I had a leak in the wall, from my shower head riser, and was forced to cut the wall open, to get at the cheap, plastic Quest pipe. I poked my head into the void, to see that the internal walls had not much more than stapled tomato stakes, holding the Sheetrock up. When I walk through a door jamb, if anything snags the trim on the jamb, the jamb usually loses, and the trim comes off. After patching so many leaks, it became necessary to put an aluminum roof over on the house. I now have to fix a hot water leak that is under the garden tub. I could show you, but TH-cam won’t let me send photos. I am reminded of a man that spoke to my graduating class about money, and life. He said, “if you can afford a mobile home, you can afford a house.”
IMHO, calling them “manufactured,” is somewhat akin to calling dolls “action figures,” to market dolls to boys, expanding their market share.
I lived in a mobile home for 15 years and absolutely loved it. Moved into a bricks and mortars house 4 years ago so my husband could have a garage for retirement. I miss my mobile home it had so much storage and personality I always felt safe and was proud to live in my modular home. I actually sold it for more than I paid for it it was a beautiful modular home that was parked in a mobile home park in Louisville Kentucky. I wish there was more mobile home parks in the United States they're great affordable living.
Seems that owning the land the home sits on makes all the difference.
@@cscott6629 True.
It does. I watched a news video (can't recall exactly who did it) about mostly retired people who purchased the home affordably but the land was leased. When the lot rent increases, they were faced with moving or selling the home - neither of which was affordable.
That's right. My landlord keeps talking about selling the park.
BINGO! You are the winner!
Biggest issue with this is county approval.
I just stumbled onto this. Very interesting, and it moved me to post my 2 cents. I have worked building stick built homes, both small inexpensive houses and 6000+ square foot houses in upscale neighborhoods around the Springfield-Branson Mo, and Plano, Texas areas. I also worked at Skyline Mobile Homes Arkansas City, KS plant for about 5 years 1981-1986. The Shell Department to be exact as it was called then, building side-walls, end-walls, and roofs. These were pretty much the EXACT same myths floating around then. In the 5 years that I worked at this plant, the improvements constantly being made to the quality of the materials and the construction process I thought were very impressive. These homes are built with the same material a stick built home is built with, under much stricter guidelines, and under constant scrutiny of onsite HUD and UL inspectors. Today, I live in a stick built home, because that's just the way it worked out for me. However, if a time to consider a manufactured home ever came up, these myths would not influence my decision. PS, a trailer is what you pull your boat on.
You sir are correct.. and I agree, fema dictated mobile home guidelines thinking they would destroy the mobile home industry. What they did was to create a product far superior to site built homes.. and now, mobile homes set the standard in the industry. I laugh when people say, but a tornado... hahaha, nothing survives a direct hit from a tornado. I did hurricane clean ups for years. Mobile homes survived better than site built, in every town..
My family is looking to purchase a home soon, and I love this channel. So informative, thank you!
This all seems like basic knowledge that anybody who has been house shopping would know. Unfortunately there are a lot of uninformed people who have opinions on things they don't understand. Thank you for posting this. It was very informative.
Kristina, I bought a double wide 3BRx4 bath home 24' wide. It is covered in half logs - so a log cabin. I had the electric company come out and give me a reading on insulation. It was already about 5 years old. And, there was not one thing they recommended and they said that it was a very good property for energy. This was not true when I had the electric company do my home that was quite nice in FL. It required all kinds of new insulation and windows. and insulation in the attic.
Yes, oversized AC in Fl and got mold because of just what he said.
People come into my place ( who have regular site built homes) and gush over the place. I have added a garage and a greenhouse and front and back porches. And, it is on 28 beautiful acres in TN. I have never owned a manufactured home before and it is in the cadillac group of them. It is now 14 years old since being built and has some issues for repairs, but so do site built homes. Most people have no idea that it is a manufactured home.
BTW, I am a retired professional.
We have an 1848 sq ft home and LOVE it !! It's 26 years old now and in GREAT condition. Everyone that comes over says how beautiful it is. We're perfectly happy !
I own an old mobile home (1983) in Florida. It is still solid, despite it was framed with 2 X 2. I replaced the jalousie windows with standard windows. The cupboards are full oak panels. Nothing fancy but it suits our needs for the winter. The new ones are built better - but you get what you pay for. New homes in Florida are built with cinder block, no insulation in the walls. It gets cold in January!
In 1998 I purchased my 1994, double wide manufactured home in western Washington for $64,000.00. I sold it last year for $260,000.00, which was $10,000.00 over asking price. Today, it is worth $335,000.00.
I've been trying to convince my husband for years that we should go with a manufactured home. Thanks to this video he's on board!
Jennifer Robbins thank you for watching.
Ma'am you better tell him to be realistic. Save that money and don't overspend. You see how things are now. Wish you the best in the new year 🙏❤️
Manufactured home are nice if it fits your budget, but if down the road you want to refinance you'll run into problems. Most of your major lenders will not finance a Manufacture home and the asset value is lower than a home same size that is stick built.
@@orrfamily641 That is not true
@@jonathanyates5198 Dear Sir I hate to disagree with you but it is and I have the proof to back up my claims. It maybe different in your area you live in but the statement I gave below speaks for its self. Now these MFH were put in the following states, Idaho, Utah, Montana and Wyoming. The MFH homes we installed were Nashua, Guerdon, Champion and Fuqua there was another type we tried but I can't remember its name. I don't know if you were around when the Greentree loan company who was one of the major MFH lenders sent the industry on a tail spin where the main lending banks wouldn't touch MFH's , as I stated it is better now and I did finally get a refinance with a great rate, but as stated if I had to do it over again I would NEVER get a MFH again!
People need to not be classist about where people live. It's really gross but it's also really ingrained in a lot of people.
Fear, guilt, and shame are the most effective methods of controlling the masses. Stop caring about the opinions of others and achieve true freedom.
Two very intelligent comments.
Yes..,amazing how vicious people are about it...wait til I drive up in an RV,...they will lose their minds.
@@perdition79 As the saying goes, a fool and his money are soon parted.
Just before the pandemic hit, I purchased an older single wide mobile home and lot from a friend...I'll have it paid off in less than 7 years. My end goal is to remodel it, as I love the layout and I don't need a large house just for myself. I lived in a mobile home growing up and loved it.
We bought our great mobile home double in 1999 and have enjoyed it every day here in central Indiana. We replaced the roofing in 2012 and should have done that upgrade when new. We have replaced all the carpet with the inlaid wood and just love it. The furnace and the water heater have been replaced as well as the venetian blinds. It is big at 70 X 26, three bedrooms, two baths, a wonderful utility room with furnace, refrigerator, chest freezer, washer, dryer and water heater. I am 90 years old, weight 235 and walking puts a lot of stress on old legs But because of he way these homes are constructed the floor is always soft to walk on and in the winter the floor is always warm. Our subdivision is only for mobile homes, I think we have about 125 homes, room for another 15 to 20 maybe. We do not own the lot nor the attached 3 car garage, they are leased from the subdivision for about 400.00 a month. We are in Cicero, IN., about 30 miles north of downtown Indianapolis and about 20 miles west from center of Anderson, IN.
I would rather live within my means than to live in a mansion I can't afford so people will THINK I'm rich ! I don't give a rat's butt what anybody thinks 😂😂😂😂😂😂 and I would rather have peace of mind. To be rich is to be DEBT FREE for Gods sake.
Amen!!!❤👌
Delicia Estes you don’t get it buying a house is and investment for the future! Buying a manufactured home is throwing money away! as well as your future in some cases smart decision making is what makes the difference you gain nothing from buying a mobile home
I said the same thing to someone recently: I won't live beyond my means to impress anyone. I love my 2 bedroom home, which I own, and pay just over $400 in monthly lot rent. Our community is clean, safe and has paved roads. Everyone respects where they live. Life is good.
U ain't kidding about to get mine just got divorced been in a house that doesn't mean happiness it's about being dept free by getting a mobile home I can get other things. Also save and travel being in real home just living check to check ain't happiness it's missery.😁
@@mrnice9232 I purchased mine last year and have had offers for nearly 5k more for the house. I don't consider that throwing money away. As mentioned above, being debt free is nice. Your home should form about a quarter of your income. Mine is paid off so that's not even an issue. If you don't want to live in a manufactured home then don't. But for the money they are a fantastic option.
I moved in to my mobile home after a divorce. I am one of those guys who could careless what people think. That being said mine has been payed off for 11 yrs. I had a few buddies who gave me a hard time. However now they all think I’m the luckiest guy in the word. I pay 489.00 dollars a mth for lot rent! Water, trash and basic cable is included. I pay $96 a year in taxes cause it’s a 1977. The park I live in also has a pool for them hot summer day. I have 2017 Dodge Charger Scat Pack a 2016 Ram 2500 with a 9 foot plow and a 2017 Street Glide. They always ask how can I afford all this and I tell them. I don’t have a $1400 mortgage. Plus all the extra bills that come with it. I take good care of my place. I spend a few weekends a summer going through my place to make sure all is good. I keep up on the maintenance! I’m golden! I will retire with good money in the bank and not a lot of bills. Who the sucker know?
I have no problem living in a manufactured or mobile home, but I don’t see how it’s worth it compared to “real” homes, because you have to pay the lot fees ranging from 450-800 a month on top of your mortgage. I simply don’t understand how thats worth investing in unless you already own a plot of land.
@@daneevans7590 Lot rent where im at 1200 to 1600 . Not worth it .
@@markme4 move to another state and buy a used 3/2 1,200 sq ft on an acre for 45k. jobs now all over.
Lot fee increases are coming up just wait. Sounds like your one of the lucky ones.
I feel ya. I just bought my home earlier this year (2019) and its a manufactured home that was placed on a foundation so it's considered real property sitting on my 4 acres. Great for me my wife and 2 kids
Our A/C and heat keeps one side of the house like an icebox or oven, while the other side (the living room and master bedroom,) is largely unaffected. We swelter in the Summer and freeze in the Winter, and nothing can fix this. Adjusting the vents makes no difference, since closing vents doesn't actually stop most of that airflow. When I covered closed vents with magnets (which still leak air,) the only, noticeable difference was an increase in the humidity on the already-too-humid side of the home.
I’ve lived in a couple manufactured homes that we have purchased in the past brand new and I love them they have so much space because of the guidelines that they have to build and I’ve talked to builders that work for manufactured homes that used to build stick built homes and they said that actually the manufactured homes are built better then a lot of the homes
those dings really sucked, dont do that again
Please don’t
Yes indeed I just posted about that as well, really not needed yikes lol 😲😅✌
I thought my fire alarm wae going off 😒
Sorry, couldn't hear you over the dings.😊
Agreed. Thar made me almost want to leave the video and never watch another one of yours again. But I staying for now hopefully it doesnt happen again.
My husband and I about 9 years ago bought a very nice used single wide with vinyl siding for $16k moved it to our 54 acres to live in while we saved up for building a brick home. 5 years later we sold the m-home for $16k because we took very good care of it , only upgrades we made was ripping the carpet out and put down new wood floor in the living room and also replaced the vinyl in the bathroom and put down tile. So in most cases as long as you take good care of your m-home and make upgrades within your budget you can atleast break even.
By the way, it's a proven fact, as shown on 20/20 about 40 years ago, that pre-76 mobile homes like mine have insulation that emits a small amount of formaldehyde gas through the wafer thin walls. Some people with allergies and weak immune systems were sickened by it, including my mom. She developed TERRIBLE psoriasis and was in constant pain. Her feet were always peeling, cracking, and bleeding, as well as her hands to a lesser degree. The 20/20 episode recommended painting the indoor paneling with oil based paint, not latex, to seal the gasses in. Mom did, and her skin eventually cleared up! Now that these trailers are 45+ years old, they're probably done out gassing by now, but you never know.
I have bought and sold 33 properties. Needed large sums of money and made a living doing it. Had a 820 Fico score and had several credit cards and in one day could get $100,000 cash the next day. Used revolving cards to pay debt so incurred no interest only monthly bills. Then in 2007 markets crashed, went bankrupt, lost everything including several homes that were debt free, best thing to ever happen to me. Bought a Manu-house for $20K rent and lot was $500 month. In Sacramento CA house rent was $1500 to $2000 a month. We saved $1K a month on rent. You do the math, saving $12k a year. I bought a home cash a few years later. Not my dream home but no mortgage and no stress!
Mobile homes are great! It’s where you put it that matters.
IAM in Nevada. People from Cali are moving here. Things are going through the roof in prices
@@debicaron6046 just build a wall and let Mexico pays for it.
If you buy a lot in a nicer neighborhood it doesn't mean you can put a mobil home there. They are mainly restricted to rural areas and trailer park neighborhoods. (At least here in Arizona)
Maintenance Man Narratives true, gotta check zoning.
“Its where you put it that matters. “ Thats what she said.
My "mobile home" was built in 86. Anyone who tells you they don't use some inferior products has apparently never repaired "Quest" pipes. The minute you start having to do repairs you find where they cut corners to save money. Love being debt free but some of these myths are at least true on older mobiles.
There is a HUGE difference in quality simply based on the year it was manufactured. The regulations haves improved as time goes by. The rules in 2022 are very different than they were in 1986. But even a site built home from 36 years ago is going to be much different than a site built home from last year. 🤦🏼♀️
@@theartistjodievans I'd be willing to bet I could still show many areas where they use inferior products and cut corners in ways that make them harder to work on.
Show me one contractor who doesn't also cut corners! I'll wait
No doubt. Having tried repairing some older mobiles (60's) and finding the 'studs' aren't even 2x4, they're 2x3's. Much of it is (or was) a matter of how they're built, as a trailer. Where the decking is built and things set on top and fastened. Some of it done to allow them to be trailered without blowing out windows and things. Stresses most foundation based stick built homes don't have to endure. Lighter in framing, lighter components, etc. While some of the newer ones have improved they're just not proper stick built homes.
Many trailers aren't secured as the example they showed with all the tie downs. Claiming it's fine because it weighs 70,000lbs is a bit bogus when it comes to heavy winds and tornadoes. Loaded semi's are 80,000lbs and tornadoes have no trouble tossing them.
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honestly, I truly think this woman has peoples' best interests at heart. I really value this education a lot... gold star.
Myth #3 depends on the age of the home. A friend of mine bought a newer mobile and averages around $90/month for gas/electric. Mine was built in '77 and my average is $247/month. Insulation is on the list because it'll pay for itself in the long run but people's jaws drop when I tell them what my bill is.
I had a hard time getting over everything I ever heard/learned about "mobile" homes growing up. And I know a person cannot be judged based on what type of home they live in but my family did it all the time. My husband and I wanted unrestricted land but to build a house was way more than we wanted to spend. So we looked at some manufactured homes. It took over a year for me to get over all the voices in my head so to speak to even be able to say...we're buying a manufactured home. It's being built right now. Can't wait.
Oh my gosh! I'm there in that place trying to decide.....more research needed
I cant wait. Congratulations 👏
Mine told me they would laugh at me. Oh well
Is it up now? 🥰
14 years and we don’t regret it....I love my home
My family has a large ranch in Texas. Our choice was to either spend a fortune to renovate an existing 1930s ranch house, or purchase a nice modular home for less than it costs to do the renovations.
Did you sell the 1930ies house to someone who restored it so it's history can be saved?
@@dx5018 No, it's on the ranch. It turns out that renovations would be so incredibly expensive as it would have to be completely gutted and rebuilt. Also, where it is, we really cannot sell it unfortunately.
@@AgentPepsi1 thank you for your answer. That's sad, now you must look on it crumbling...
I'm basically facing the same issue. My family owns several acres in NC but the house is over 100 years old and too costly to renovate. We will purchase a mobile home and put it on the property instead.
@@0009jerseygirl You should really look into Solitaire built homes. They are extremely nice and really well built. :)
Thank you for this video. I have a lovely manufactured “Chevy” that has been remodeled . AND back in the 80 s I worked for Fleetwood before selling Real-estate. In 2007 & 2008 we had 150 mile an hour gusts during our winter storms on the North Pacific Coast. My fence, part of the roofing were totally destroyed , but our family was as snug as bugs when the wind roared down the street taking 100 foot Douglas firs by the roots.
The biggest problem i see with mobile homes today in California today is - mobile home parks! When my mom bought her Golden West mobile home in 1980, only 4 years old - the space rent was $180 per month, and the real estate agent mentioned that the space rent only went up a few dollars per year, if it went up at all. This was accurate up till then. The space rent on this park is now about $1100.00 per month, on the bottom! My heart broke when I had a route driving around San Diego county, to see the older people who got their mobile homes paid off many years ago, but now the space rent was several times what their original payment was! How many were forced to leave the homes they love in their old age, and leave their friends! This should not be allowed to happen - as you talk to real estate people it is obvious how little they care - they will just raise a glass at their next meetings as to how much money they made by throwing old people out on the street -
But I don’t understand, isn’t $1100 still cheaper than renting a house or apartment?
1100 is too much. My mortgage on a house was a lot less than 1100.
I live in a modular home and probably will til I die. I've owned and lived in 4 throughout my lifetime. My last one was damaged from a tornado in TN in 2012. I had roof and siding damage and it did fall off the foundation, but it was a 70 model. I got another one in 2012 and love it. My home wasn't damaged anymore or less than my neighbors in houses. My only complaint is that walls are built over flooring such as carpet and linoleum. So remodling can be a big chore getting close to the walls to put in new flooring. Thanks for the video and you are absolutely right. They are definently tied down extremely well. I feel perfectly safe in mine and I live in tornado alley. Lol. No matter where you are seek safer shelter if possible during bad storms, but a house made from brick, metal frames, logs or whatever other materials can be destroyed by mother nature. Mother Nature can't be controlled.
Most of these homes are more beautiful than the regular stick builds. They have modern appliances, countertops, and some even have fireplaces. I’m currently looking into modular/manufactured homes for my 1st home. Can you do a video on what all is involved, like land purchase and prep, plumbing, utility hookups? Great video btw!
I wish he lived near me
In Sonoma county.
My realtor didn't tell me a single thing about my (Abita Springs) manufactured home before I bought it. I wish I had done MUCH more research ahead of time. It's paid off now, at least, and we love it, but I would highly recommend that purchasers DO THAT RESEARCH!
Regarding roaches & Manufactured homes: 2 decades ago my husband & I bought a preowned single-wide.
It was older & needed work but it was livable.
About 2 1/2 years later the park we were in decided to reorganize the layout & moved us across the street & up about 7 lots.
We were concerned because we knew that the home next to where we were being moved had roaches.
Less than 3 days after or home was moved to the new location, we had roaches!
Same people, same habits, same furniture, Same House! But we suddenly had roaches!!!!
Apparently the ground under the pad was infested!
A number of months later, the neighbor came over & told us she was having her house professionally sprayed & she was paying them to spray around the outside of our house to keep the bugs from migrating to our place!
We never had roaches again!
Having or not having roaches has nothing to do with what kind of home you have.
@@alansach8437 That's kind of what I was saying....we didn't have them for two years but suddenly did have after being moved up the street! In a matter of a few days!
I’ve made a lot of money on manufactured homes. I’ve heard every definition of them 🤦🏻♂️
They are built well today...you know if your home can travel down the road at 65 MPH it’s built well
Chuck 555 funny you said that because when my mobile home was delivered the driver said that he was doing 80mph on the interstate hwy and not only did my jaw drop but it fell completely off because I’m talking about a 5 bed 3 full baths huge unit so it must be well built.
Carlton Miller I bet it’s beautiful
Night Garden very good observation....my new home was built during the rainy season and I asked what the procedure was if the wood is wet....they said they use a meter to test the dampness of the wood before they start back on it....yeah right
Thomas Scott well as a buyer and flipper yeah Fleetwood is on the bottom of the manufacturer’s......I didn’t buy to many of them. Palm Harbor, champion, skyline
@@chuck5555 But but but isn't a Fleetwood the model of a Cadillac? Lol.
I bought a mobile home from a great aunt who lived in it 20 years, I lived in it 8 years, my brother lived in it 10 years, and then it was used as a rental for 15 years. The last owner got rid of it because her last renter totally destroyed it. Broke the windows, punched holes in the walls,tore the toilet out. But until then, with normal maintenance as on any home, it lasted 53 years until 2017. So it was built in 1964 when the building standards were not as strict as they are now. Today’s mobile homes should last longer.
I looked having a home built on my lot in 2001. Living in Orlando I did some nerdy calculations and realize we were already in a bubble. In 2008 the bubble burst. Compared the material in that home versus the manufacture home I was considering. The material was higher grade in the manufacture house. I went with it. This house has been through six hurricanes with very little damage. And it was installed right so still level. The doors and windows are still squared. And yes my property has gone up in value.
Block mason by trade for over 45 years.
Lived in Ft Lauderdale. Bought a fixer up house for 65,000.
Rented it for 10 yrs and sold it for 145,000. ( Leading the charge in South Florida: Broward, where the median home price increased 161% from $106,000 at the beginning of 2010 to $278,000 at the end of 2019, according to Redfin.)
No matter what a trailer salesman tells you on You Tube, putting a double wide trailer on a rural lot is NOT going to appreciate any way near a concrete block house on the same property would.
I purchased a 2019 manufactured home and I also purchased my land as well.
Mine is recorded as real property and not personal
@@KristinaSmallhorn Arizona and ur video was very informative
May ask what state ?
@@oraclebakery5070 yes, Arizona
Thank You,I am thinking of buying one in CA
Doing my Homework
I don’t care what anyone says....I absolutely love manufactured homes!
Thank you so much for all your great videos! You are helping us make some decisions here…if we lived in La we would definitely seek you out as our agent! At this moment we have been toiling back and forth with the idea of a tiny house vs a modular/manufactured home. Watching your video on tiny houses I have decided that’s not the way to go for us. My husband landed a job 4 hrs away from our primary home which we do not want to sell..he is renting a home from a co worker for now.( grateful but waste of money)We always wanted to buy a second home as an investment and possibly a retirement home in a couple yrs..In the Lake Eufaula Ga area we are considering purchasing land and placing a manufactured home on the lot. He could live there and I will commute back and forth..and I am sure we would be paying less then his rent ($1100) question is do you think this would be a smart move..? We also need tax deductions..tired of paying federal taxes every year.😢 would appreciate any advice.. thank you