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When looking at an old mobile home, what do you see? If you are like most people, you would see a heap of worthless junk. When I see an old mobile home or "trailer" as some tend to call it I see easy money. You can take an older home and remodel it if needed, or simply spruce it up, and resell it for a fantastic yield on your investment. But first you must find a suitable home that will make a tidy profit. This is how you do it.
Locating a suitable home is usually easy. Most of the time I find my homes by riding through manufactured home parks and looking for "For Sale" signs. There are usually a few homes for sale in any given mobile home park. When you see a sign, stop and get out! Stretch your legs and knock on the door. Inquire about the home and ask to see the inside. This is very important because there can be many defects inside that are undetectable from the exterior.
When inspecting the inside of the home, try to be pleasant with the seller. It is important that the seller have a positive vibe from you before negotiating a possible purchase. Ask questions while touring the home such as "why are you selling the home?", "what is the age of the home?", "Does the air conditioner work?" "Do the appliances go with it?", "Is the roof OK?". All the while, you should be looking at everything. Check for soft floors when walking from room to room. Look up at the ceiling and look for water stains or mold the telltale signs of a leaky roof. Remember the seller will usually lie to you if there is a problem, but don't worry about it as it is just part of the process of negotiating a good deal. Make mental notes of any defects you see, such as broken windows or doors Look at the carpets and linoleum. Any defects are significant bargaining tools to get the price down when making an offer.
Once you have walked around the inside, take a brief walk around the exterior. Check for signs of any damage. You should always look at the roof for signs of rust if it has a metal roof. If it has shingles, are they flat or are they curling upward? These are things that will need to be addressed before you resell the home at a later date. Is the skirting in good condition? Look for holes or missing pieces. What about the insulation under the home? Make sure it is in repairable condition and not dragging on the ground.
Now is the time to ask the seller how much they are asking for the home. You should also ask if the taxes are current and if they owe any money on the home. Negotiate the price down the best you can without offending the seller. Never pay the asking price for an old mobile home. Always offer thirty percent less or more, depending on the repairs needed and the market value in your area. If they won't budge on the price point out any obvious defects that you noted earlier and remind them that you will need to repair them if you purchase the home from them. Remind them that you are looking at several homes, and you must take the best deal that you can find. Also relay to the seller that you are willing and able to pay cash for the home. This usually gets the seller's attention.
Once you have struck a deal with the seller you must check with the park manager to make sure that the home can stay in the park. Never pay for the home without speaking to the park manager. Introduce yourself and listen to what the park manager has to say about the home. It is important that you befriend the park manager, because without her approval, you may not be able to do any business in their park. Many park managers will require older homes to be removed when they are sold in order to make room for newer homes. If the manager requires the new owner to remove the home, walk away from the deal. It is just too costly in most case to move a home to a new location. The cost of the move is usually more than the home is worth.
You can make money with mobile homes by following a few simple methods. The next installment will cover what to do next after aquiring a mobile home for resale.
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