Looking for somewhere to buy used mobile home in Utah market

Investor · Mentor, OH · Member since 2014 · 7 posts · 0 votes

Hi All!

I just recently purchased a mobile home park which has 4 vacant slots that I plan to put trailers on. Does anyone know of somewhere in the Utah (or closeby) market that I could pick up used units?

Thanks

Ben

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Blair Poelman

Real Estate Broker · Provo, UT · Member since 2013 · 689 posts · 511 votes

@Ben Clayton I always try to be positive and give more solutions, rather than accentuate problems - I regret to say I think you're going to struggle a bit on this.

I own trailers in several communities throughout the state. Most MH communities here are hell-bent against letting any of their trailers move off the lot, unless the unit is condemned or is destroyed, or has been there for several years and is paid for in full and the lease hasn't been renewed. Lots of ways they block a trailer from being removed.

The only time I ever see any significant number of trailers for sale that can be moved is during freeway expansion projects - and most of those projects that would effect a park have already been completed.

Also, actually moving one of these things is task of monumental proportions. Depending on the age and the size it may require UDOT and hazmat permits, or may be barred from moving it in the first place. You're also going to need an extremely skilled transporter. Many of the units are 50's and 60's models, and anything that old is going to put up a pretty heavy fight before those wheels will roll - and then you have to hope the axles don't start on fire after 2 miles.

You might find some luck going through listings in Duchesne and Carbon counties. There are some MH's out there that just sit on lots not connected to communities and you might be able to work some of those deals. However you've still got to figure out the transport thing.

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Real Estate Agent · Austin, TX · Member since 2015 · 5k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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@Ben Clayton you looked into Clayton home or Craigslist?
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Cherie Orellana
Salt Lake City, UT · Member since 2018 · 219 posts · 182 votes
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If you are looking for mobile homes in Utah get a realtor to set you up on hot sheets and help you with this. I do see them on the MLS.
You can also download UtahRealEstate.com app. Do a property search and choose residential and change property style to mobile w/o land. This will show you what is active on the market. You can also view under contract and sold to compare prices but be sure to check sold date if you do that to make sure they are sold this year if you use them as comparisons.
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Blair Poelman
Real Estate Broker · Provo, UT · Member since 2013 · 689 posts · 511 votes
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@Ben Clayton I always try to be positive and give more solutions, rather than accentuate problems - I regret to say I think you're going to struggle a bit on this.
I own trailers in several communities throughout the state. Most MH communities here are hell-bent against letting any of their trailers move off the lot, unless the unit is condemned or is destroyed, or has been there for several years and is paid for in full and the lease hasn't been renewed. Lots of ways they block a trailer from being removed.
The only time I ever see any significant number of trailers for sale that can be moved is during freeway expansion projects - and most of those projects that would effect a park have already been completed.
Also, actually moving one of these things is task of monumental proportions. Depending on the age and the size it may require UDOT and hazmat permits, or may be barred from moving it in the first place. You're also going to need an extremely skilled transporter. Many of the units are 50's and 60's models, and anything that old is going to put up a pretty heavy fight before those wheels will roll - and then you have to hope the axles don't start on fire after 2 miles.
You might find some luck going through listings in Duchesne and Carbon counties. There are some MH's out there that just sit on lots not connected to communities and you might be able to work some of those deals. However you've still got to figure out the transport thing.
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JC K.
Real Estate Investor · Great Falls, MT · Member since 2017 · 88 posts · 46 votes
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Answer:
1) Contact all mobile home movers and tell them to bring you deals. develop relationships with them.
2) Get the IFTTT app and setup Craigslist searches.
3) Search your local FB for sale groups.
4) Place ads in Craigslist’s saying you’ll buy homes cash.
5) If you know any wholesalers tell them about your situation. They often get MH offers and good deals.
If you do these things you’ll find what you are looking for. Be patient. Don’t jump on a bad deal. Pull the trigger quickly when a good deal shows up.
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Nathan P.
Investor · Salt Lake City, UT · Member since 2016 · 89 posts · 41 votes
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You may consider allowing people to rent the vacant spaces and place RV's or camper trailers on them. I have seen it before.
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Rachel H.
San Antonio, TX · Member since 2009 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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@Ben Clayton Check with the local mobile home dealerships in the area. Usually, they work with homeowners who need to sell their used homes in order to buy a new home from them. Also, they receive calls on a regular basis from people who need to sell their used homes. Good luck!!
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