Moving to Florida -Florida Mobile Homes for Sale on Your Lot - Manufactured Homes
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- Many who are moving to Florida want a manufactured home on a lot they own. Florida mobile homes for sale, on a lot you will own, are in resident owned communities, manufactured housing subdivisions, and on private acreage. These can be 55+ or all ages. Manufactured homes are also for sale on rural tracts of land. Some of these subdivisions are gated, 55+ communities complete with clubhouse, pool, and other amenities. There are also neighborhoods with no amenities, no rules, & no HOA fees. These are no different from any other neighborhood of single-family homes.
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Prior real estate agent and a mortgage underwriter for 36 years… love the channel ! Good😊info!
Thank you so much!!!!
Russ, you really got me thinking now. I just love how you explain the different options that are available. Thanks for the information.
Glad to help
As always, very informative, and timely! A visiting friend stayed at our place, (land lease,) and at another friend's, (co-op,) but said if he bought down here, he would want to own his own land. Voila! Along came your video!
Perfect!
Great video Russ! Would love to see more videos on land owned parks.
It was the #1 interest in our latest poll!
Excellent Info Russ. Thanks !!
You bet!
Thank you for a very informative and helpful video.
You are welcome!
Thanks, this makes a lot of sense for us future manufactured home buyers! 👍🏽
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative Russ, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your information good to know for those who are looking good for you 👍 helpful to know
You are welcome!
You did a great job explaining this! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for all you do. I'm hoping to move to Florida this coming year.
Come on down! Be sure to sign up for my Inner Circle (free) so you will be notified of special events and the next time doors are open to my comprehensive course. www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources
Thank Russ.
You're welcome!
Thank you for the information
My pleasure
Nice video very helpful. Thank you sir.
Glad you liked it!
Very good explanation on this subject …thanks!
You are welcome!
As always, very informative video! I do like the idea of owning the land, but need to weigh out all factors. Thanks Russell!
Glad it was helpful! There is no one solution that fits all. The key is as you say: weigh all the factors.
Great! Nice to see you back. I'm thinking condo or land/ home ownership. This helps , thank you.
Perfect!
Thanks for the info!!!
No worries!
Great video. Wondering if you can do a video on Orlando MH communities. Ty ❤
There are several areas in and around Orlando on my list for the next round of videos. Currently I'm focusing my time on building out the MH New Buyers class with the founding members.
Russ thanks for all you do with these videos. Is there a way to identify which parks allow dogs over 40 pounds? We have two that are knee high but weigh 65 and 70 pounds. Thank you!
Almost all communities, ROC or Land-Lease, have pet policies. These can range from "No Pets" to "No livestock or farm animals" and include anything in-between. They can be based on type of pet, weight, size, or exclude particular breeds. Not only is almost every park different (even those owned by the same outfit!) but in some, the rules can change with 90 days notice to the residents. So, no way I know of other than to call the park manager and then verify in the published park rules approved by DBPR.
Researching lot rents, they are more than your mortgage.
LOL, in some parts of the country I'm sure you are correct. The high end resort parks are a bit pricy.....until you price anything else that offer that lifestyle in Florida.
Thanks for another great video. Central FL is of interest to me, don't want to be near the coast.
Thanks for watching!
I'm hearing horror stories down there with lot rents getting out of hand.
They are a heck of a lot better than many other states!
No different then property taxes, home prices, and rental apartments all over the country
Stop listening and do your own research
Better than the dirty Bronx!
@@marilyncruz1030 I can't imagine what a two bedroom apartment in a safe neighborhood with private parking and access to a clubhouse and pool year-round would go for in the Bronx 🤫
I’ve been hearing rumors of the huge snacks getting out of hand down there where they are e-where! I’m terrified of snakes that’s the #1 thing I am scared of 💯
But I’ve just wondering if it’s true about the snakes there?
Thanks again for the great Knowledge of being a home owner in these communities 😉
I’d love to have a piece of property that’s by itself, but I’d like to be around the club house to for the pool for my children!
My hair dresser just moved there from WV.
I have lived here about 12 years and seen around a dozen snakes. All under 3ft and harmless. I hate them too!
Love your very informative videos. For homes on larger lots in rural areas any suggestions what cities in Florida we could look?
LOL my next video is in the Winter Haven area and there seem to be quite a few such neighborhoods. I also saw some when producing my Lakeland video. With the new law limiting zoning by specific features quite a bit should be open to new construction.
I really appreciate the tip. We are in South Florida and looking to slow down as we get ready for retirement in a few years. We want to be in a nice rural area but not too far from the necessary conveniences. I will search in your suggested areas. Thank you
Thank you , Russ....another terrific Video !....What areas offer the greatest number of choices ..to own the land and home without deed retrictions?
I have no idea. There are no lists of FS720 0r FS718 MH communities. Zoning restrictions are different in every county. I recommend narrowing down the area first & then seeing what's available. You can always expand your search.
You still coming back to TH-cam? Now been 7 months. I thought you said you’d be releasing more after June. Not trying to bug you! Just miss your show 😊
I will be resuming my free content on the channel as soon as the Founding Members complete my MH New Buyers class. This has taken considerably longer than I planned but is resulting in a very comprehensive course for anyone buying a mobile or manufactured home in Florida. Glad you enjoy the content!
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Thanks for responding! Hope to see you back soon!
We just got our property tax notice here in Illinois. Our property tax is going up 14%. Total of 24% over the span of the last two years. Stretched out month by month, I'm paying the equivalent of 366.66/month. I know of some land-owned communities whose HOA fees are less than that. At least with an HOA fee we'd get park amenities including a pool. I'm starting to think moving to Florida would be cheaper than staying here, even with a paid-for house.
LOL, your not even close to what many are paying in NY, NJ, CT , etc. Many I have spoken too moved into communities here because property taxes became as burdensome as another mortgage. One of my upcoming Podcast episodes will talk about what you saved and invested for and when you should start reaping the rewards.
@RussellWatsonFMHL I know for the rest of the country it's lower, but for the incomes in my area, it's a lot. The average income where I live is $26,000 as of 2020.
The solution is the same though, do your research, understand the options, and Come On Down!
@RussellWatsonFMHL planning on it! 😀
Some of the lot rents in my area are over $1100/month.....in one place they doubled the lot rents for this year
Can't say as I have ever seen lot rents in a park doubled in one year in Florida. Which park? We certainly see parks with lot rents of $1100/mo around the state. That should not be surprising as apartment rents in basic complexes for a 2 bedroom start at $1500/mo. Most, if not all, parks charging $1100/mo have resort class amenities. There are circumstances where a lot rent can double (or more) for a new buyer but the buyer must be aware of that before they agree to buy. We cover that in detail in our course.
Enjoy your videos what would be your top 5 pick over 55 gated community where its a co op or you own the land
Recommending parks is like recommending cars. Everyone has a different budget, tastes, and goals. Factors such as area, proximity, amenities, age, home prices, lot rent, etc. create too many variables. My ideal park, just like my ideal pair of shoes, won't fit you. You need to identify your needs, narrow down your choices, and then contact the park(s) to see what's available.
Do they have any of those in Sarasota?
I have not done an inventory of parks in Sarasota so I can't say. There are a couple of Co-Ops listed. You can access that list as well as many more resources by joining (free) our Inner Circle: GoToInnerCircle.com
The homes shown in this video seemed nicer and had better parking. Meaning two spots side by side was not that unusual.
Homes in subdivisions often have standard size lots.
Hey, im from Florida so i figured this would be the place to ask lol. In Florida, legally how big can a single section of a mobile home be in width and length? Also whats the highest ceiling you've ever seen in a mobile home before? To whoever replies God bless i'd love some answers.
I imagine you can get permits to move most anything but what’s actually being built is all you can buy. The largest I am aware of would be 14 X. ~ 75. They have been made as wide as 20 ft. Overall height on the road is usually limited to 14ft. There are some with pretty high ceilings. There are links to manufacturers sites on our website: Floridamfghome.com
How much is the home insurance and taxes including HOA in Barefoot Bay in 2023 ?
I have no idea. There are resources on our website to research these questions: www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources Those numbers will vary depending on many factors including your choice of home. You could also Google "homes for sale in Barefoot Bay, FL", pick one, and call the realtor listing the home and ask.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL will do, thank you.
Great helpful video! Most of the options mentioned however, are in the popular beach towns, whereas I am looking for something in Citrus County. Any recommendations? I am not sold on the land lease option as I own a small business (make my products at home and sell them at the local farmers market). I read in your book that most MHPs don't allow you do have any type of business!!! What are my options?
Some businesses are more acceptable than others. We cover all the options in our MH New buyers class. Seems like you need to be near a Farmers Market so that will narrow it down a bit. Obviously in an unrestricted subdivision you can do as you please, assuming zoning permits it. One thing I would look at wherever you look is if the municipality (city/count) requires a tax license for your particular type of business. Quite often that is the determining factor in a prospectus or rules covering businesses.
Thank you - I think the farmers market requires you to register with the county, in addition to registering for sale tax with the state. Are you planning on doing a video about MHPs in Citrus County anytime soon? @@RussellWatsonFMHL
Currently my time is focused on the MH New Buyers course content. I'll be doing more area videos this summer.
Wish I could do the new buyers course but your site said it’s already started. I am moving to Florida end of next month if all goes well Thank you Russ!!
Best of luck on the move! Here's typical language in a land lease community regarding businesses: "No Commercial business can be operated from a home in XYZ Mobile Home Park." That would appear to prohibit your venture. Yet another in Citrus county says "Selling, Peddling, and commercial enterprise of any kind in the community must have written permission of the management..." If you have found some parks in the area , best bet is to call the park manager and explain what your business is and what it entails. If you decide to move in, get permission in writing; preferably on the lot rent agreement.
It’s got to be in southwest florida
One of the most expensive areas in Florida.
Checking in on you, hope everything is ok. Do you have a new video coming out ?
I am currently focused on my MH New Buyers Class. We are about halfway through the Founding Members class. I'll be creating more content for the channel once this class is completed. Thanks for checking in! If you are interested in the class you can sign up on the waiting list to get first notice of the next availability. www.floridamfghome.com/ Anything in particular you want to see in the next video?
@@RussellWatsonFMHL I have enjoyed all of your videos. We used to live in Coral Springs FL but now Live in Carolina Beach NC. We are considering a manufactured home in Florida as a second home. Thank you for making the videos they are very helpful.
@@hughragon633 Glad you like them. We will be launching the next round of our MH New Buyers course in a couple months. It covers all aspects and can save you big $$ or even better, save you from a choice you later regret.
I want an affordable place just me and my dog I’m 60 still working coming out to visit my friend in ft myers so I want to check out places I’m living in California but 70% goes to my rent can I put 5000 down and actually get something? Anything 125;000
If you don't want land-lease, than you likely need to go inland to find bargains. Sebring area or maybe Punta Gorda might work.
Are you still producing videos?
I am focusing my time on our MH New Buyers class. This class covers in detail the dozens, if not hundreds, of things I wish I had known before I bought my first manufactured home in Florida. We are midway through the Founding Members class. Once this class is completed I plan to return to adding videos to the channel. Funny coincidence, my niece (who lives in Vermont) was in Fairbanks two weeks ago.
My bride and I will look forward to your return to videos.
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If you are going to buy your own lot and install utilities, why buy som old clapped-out mobile home when you can buy a new unit and start fresh?
You can buy homes already on private lots. In fact I think that is much more common. And most of these are quite nice. Of course you can buy a lot in a suitably zoned area and install a new one but it will be more expensive and take a lot longer. Lots of choices available. The trick is to find one that meets your particular needs. (which are different for each of us)
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Many of the cheaper homes are old models that leave much to be desired. Some of these parks pack these units in to where there is little area to grow a flower bed, let alone a garden.
I like to garden, so the quality of the land is more important than location.
@@untermench3502 There's plenty of choices available that will meet your needs. But it sounds like you are expecting to buy a used BMW and finding that all the 30 year old Fords & Chevy compacts on the cheap car lot don't meet your wants.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Different strokes..
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Several decades ago, we lived in a 60's 10x40 with a swamp cooler. On a hot Summer day it was pretty miserable. I've lived in Key West for a couple of years and the thought of spending those Summer days without economical cooling is not very atractive.
No new updates????????????
Very soon!!!! Only 2 lessons left to complete in my masssive MH New Buyers course & I will be back to making videos on homes and communities.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL was worried hadn't seen any updates in months..... thank you for responding
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Looking forward to it. It appears much ha$ changed since then and is skyrocketing.
I am looking for All Age community I'm 27 with autsim can afford 80k-237k
Sorry,
I do not sell homes or offer personal consultation; preferring to reserve the time I have available for producing educational materials. With over 23,000 subscribers, I would be quickly overwhelmed if I tried. If you have a specific question related to a video, just put it in the comments so all can benefit from the answer. 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.
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Take a look at my video on Barefoot Bay. It might be a fit. th-cam.com/video/4G_FcZOZv-E/w-d-xo.html
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Access Lynx Serves Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County FL, I have access to Debary FL thanks to Sunrail, and struggling to find an All-Age community where own the land.
Where have you been? It’s been two months since you have posted. Any thing
Building out the MH New Buyer's course with the Founding members. I should be finished by June and plan a major flurry of new videos over the summer. For now the new course is all the excitement I can handle.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Awesome! Love your channel!
@@dre7637 Thanks! Hope to see you in a class one day.
I’m desperately looking for a 2 bed 2 bath mobile home that needs to be able to accomadate a wheelchair. Need for July 1
There are lots of resources on my website: www.floridamfghome.com/additional-resources I don't sell homes.
Dude! It’s been 5 months since you’ve posted! Have you quit TH-cam for good? If so, let us know so we can unsubscribe.
Thanks for your interest. We will be making many more videos once our MH New Buyers course is complete. The MH New Buyers course is a comprehensive A-Z guide to choosing (or not choosing) a manufactured home in Florida. It includes modules on area choices, community types, selecting a home, financing, insurance, and much more. Currently the Founding Members class is over halfway through the course. I have numerous videos planned for areas we have yet to cover as well as more bargain homes.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Thank you for responding! I was worried you were quitting and I would have really missed your channel.
Getting loser to coming back?
Yes, in a few more days I'll complete the MH New Buyers course launch and commence TH-cam video production.