Oh my, just happened upon this video. I grew up in Zephyerhills back in the early 60’s. It was a sleepily lovely town. We walked to meat market and grocery store. I worked in the original library that was behind the First Christian Church, it may have moved since then, the library was in a small home. We used to swim in the Crystal Springs. If we wanted Zephyerhills water we walked to the park and filled up bottles for free 😊
@@RussellWatsonFMHLThank you. Your so helpful im looking to purchase a mobile home as first investment any great mobile homes do you know for families and all ages and cheap but affordable homes ?
@@secreteobsession3584 Sorry, I do not offer personal consultation; preferring to spend the time I have available on producing educational materials. With over 26,000 subscribers, I would be quickly overwhelmed if I tried. We offer a FREE workshop quarterly that covers the basics and offers a chance to ask specific questions. There is a link to sign up on our FMHL Academy website: fmhla.mykajabi.com/mh-new-buyer If you are looking for general guidance on choosing a community, may I suggest my book: Retirement in Florida - Manufactured Homes & The Land-Lease Option amzn.to/3SKT6yT Our FMHL website offers many more resources: www.floridamfghome.com/
Great video. It seemed to concentrate on options other than the increasingly expensive land lease parks. If one is able to come up with at least $150,000, a decent enough place could be purchased, and one would actually own the land. This is a very good deal, considering that the average Florida home costs about 400K. I agree with you that an H.O.A. makes for a much more pleasant neighborhood.
Thanks! Land-Lease has its place in the list of options but in researching this area I found its major attraction was two-fold. One as you say, owning the land. The other, R/V parks and Park Model homes, is a type of land-lease arrangement with different risks and benefits. It offers a much cheaper alternative but if, and only if, you understand the risks.
Great video, very informative.....Zephyrhills has all kinds of parks and is on my list of possibilities, along with Winter Haven for when i move back to Florida later this year!!
Thank you very much , Russ !.....My head is spinning...so many options and choices. ...I would just like to buy some land in a Fl. County that has very few (if any ) restrictions. Perhaps put a Trailer or just park an RV on it and live as I chose......Do you have any suggestions ?......Once again, I really appreciate your informative Videos , Thank you....
Lived in Plant City for 16 years. The best thing that ever happened to me was moving to AZ. Florida is by no means “paradise”. Unless you like, mold, bugs, humidity, hurricanes, sinkholes, etc. I guess it’s to each his own.
NP , we each have our goals and ideas on what is worth our hard-earned assets. There is no question this does not meet everyone's needs. The idea is to present enough information that you can know the alternatives and make an informed decision. My only question is: If it was so bad, why did it take you sixteen years to move?🙄
See? I told you months ago Zephyrhills has it all. If you don't need to be near a beach, it is perfect. If you like to hike, it is right near a huge park.
Love your videos Russ! I would like to see some "hypothetical" scenarios. Say you have 100k, but live on a fixed income of $1400 per mo. What parks could you afford to live in? Such "scenarios" may be the exact situation some are in.
There are a lot of permutations. We cover more of the financial strategies in our New Buyer program. As a general rule your monthly bill for housing should be no more than 30% of monthly income. At $1400/mo that's about $420. That eliminates most (but not all) land-lease parks. At $100K capital, you are at the very low end of what you can buy something for in a resident owned community (ROC). If you are handy or even if you can just paint, a fixer-upper in a ROC would make the most sense. Something where HOA fees are less than $200/mo would be ideal. There's a lot more that goes into the equation which is why I developed the MH buyer program.
I hope that you answer my question , is there a double wide manufactured home on private property and low monthly expenses any where in Florida for under 160k ? Thank you .
Hello Russ, Have u parks in or around Ft. Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Dania Beach or Hollywood for 55 +. Hoping to relocate by September. Respectfully, Bob in WVA
What about the issue of hurricanes? Modular homes dcsre me......I live in a me in Boynton Beach and live it. But I can't stop worrying about my house winding up in OZ! Lol
Yes, back in the day when they built parks they leveled the lots and planted grass. Some parks have trees and some folks plant them. There are parks in FL that are literally tree covered.
@@bettyb1581 Interesting as it is not currently licensed as a mobile home park according to DBPR. They are listing mfg homes for sale so it will be neat to see what happens.
Oh my, just happened upon this video. I grew up in Zephyerhills back in the early 60’s. It was a sleepily lovely town. We walked to meat market and grocery store. I worked in the original library that was behind the First Christian Church, it may have moved since then, the library was in a small home. We used to swim in the Crystal Springs. If we wanted Zephyerhills water we walked to the park and filled up bottles for free 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this great information. You bring a lot of value to folks interested in this lifestyle
Glad it was helpful!
So many choices of over 55 housing retirement communities
Yes, without a framework and an understanding of the choices it's either a daunting choice or a crapshoot.
@@RussellWatsonFMHLThank you. Your so helpful im looking to purchase a mobile home as first investment any great mobile homes do you know for families and all ages and cheap but affordable homes ?
@@secreteobsession3584 Sorry, I do not offer personal consultation; preferring to spend the time I have available on producing educational materials. With over 26,000 subscribers, I would be quickly overwhelmed if I tried. We offer a FREE workshop quarterly that covers the basics and offers a chance to ask specific questions. There is a link to sign up on our FMHL Academy website: fmhla.mykajabi.com/mh-new-buyer
If you are looking for general guidance on choosing a community, may I suggest my book: Retirement in Florida - Manufactured Homes & The Land-Lease Option amzn.to/3SKT6yT
Our FMHL website offers many more resources: www.floridamfghome.com/
Thanks for your reviews
My pleasure!
Another video with lots of important details--thanks, Russ.
You are very welcome
Very well done!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video. It seemed to concentrate on options other than the increasingly expensive land lease parks. If one is able to come up with at least $150,000, a decent enough place could be purchased, and one would actually own the land. This is a very good deal, considering that the average Florida home costs about 400K. I agree with you that an H.O.A. makes for a much more pleasant neighborhood.
Thanks! Land-Lease has its place in the list of options but in researching this area I found its major attraction was two-fold. One as you say, owning the land. The other, R/V parks and Park Model homes, is a type of land-lease arrangement with different risks and benefits. It offers a much cheaper alternative but if, and only if, you understand the risks.
Great video, very informative.....Zephyrhills has all kinds of parks and is on my list of possibilities, along with Winter Haven for when i move back to Florida later this year!!
Sounds great!
Thank you very much , Russ !.....My head is spinning...so many options and choices. ...I would just like to buy some land in a Fl. County that has very few (if any ) restrictions. Perhaps put a Trailer or just park an RV on it and live as I chose......Do you have any suggestions ?......Once again, I really appreciate your informative Videos , Thank you....
I think Polk County would be a great place to look. There really are a lot of factors to consider which is why I built my MH Buyer program.
Subdivisions are something to consider unless you prefer lots of acreage!
Great video!!!! 😊
Thank you!! 😁
Lived in Plant City for 16 years. The best thing that ever happened to me was moving to AZ. Florida is by no means “paradise”. Unless you like, mold, bugs, humidity, hurricanes, sinkholes, etc. I guess it’s to each his own.
NP , we each have our goals and ideas on what is worth our hard-earned assets. There is no question this does not meet everyone's needs. The idea is to present enough information that you can know the alternatives and make an informed decision. My only question is: If it was so bad, why did it take you sixteen years to move?🙄
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Not mention, AZ is so much more friendly on my arthritis!
Florida is a snowbirds paradise. I can’t imagine living there more than 6 months before heading north to Maine.
See? I told you months ago Zephyrhills has it all. If you don't need to be near a beach, it is perfect. If you like to hike, it is right near a huge park.
It's an opportunity worth looking at for sure.
Love your videos Russ! I would like to see some "hypothetical" scenarios. Say you have 100k, but live on a fixed income of $1400 per mo. What parks could you afford to live in? Such "scenarios" may be the exact situation some are in.
There are a lot of permutations. We cover more of the financial strategies in our New Buyer program. As a general rule your monthly bill for housing should be no more than 30% of monthly income. At $1400/mo that's about $420. That eliminates most (but not all) land-lease parks. At $100K capital, you are at the very low end of what you can buy something for in a resident owned community (ROC). If you are handy or even if you can just paint, a fixer-upper in a ROC would make the most sense. Something where HOA fees are less than $200/mo would be ideal. There's a lot more that goes into the equation which is why I developed the MH buyer program.
Please come to Boyton Bch come see Jamaica bay
I imagine I'll get there at some point but that area is so expensive.
I hope that you answer my question , is there a double wide manufactured home on private property and low monthly expenses any where in Florida for under 160k ? Thank you .
Yes, absolutely. Start in Polk & Pasco counties.
What is the difference between deed and co op community?
In a CoOp you do not own your lot. Instead, you own a share in the corporation that owns the land and common areas.
Hello Russ, Have u parks in or around Ft. Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Dania Beach or Hollywood for 55 +. Hoping to relocate by September. Respectfully, Bob in WVA
Join my Inner Circle (free) and download a complete list for the state. www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources
What about the issue of hurricanes? Modular homes dcsre me......I live in a me in Boynton Beach and live it. But I can't stop worrying about my house winding up in OZ! Lol
@@romolahodas2413 What year was your home installed and how many such homes in your area?
Lots of these locations have hardly any trees ? ?
Yes, back in the day when they built parks they leveled the lots and planted grass. Some parks have trees and some folks plant them. There are parks in FL that are literally tree covered.
Where's your wife that used to be on these videos with you?
I think you are talking about a sales agent who made some videos of homes he wanted to sell. My wife never appeared in any of mine.
Just saw on Facebook a new 55 and over manufactured community in sebring fl coming soon. 3615 marathon drive sebring fl. (Waterside)
@@bettyb1581 Interesting as it is not currently licensed as a mobile home park according to DBPR. They are listing mfg homes for sale so it will be neat to see what happens.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL very interesting piece of information, we shall see. Thank you