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Terry A.
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Investing in Land with mobile homes

Terry A.
  • New to Real Estate
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I have the opportunity to purchase a piece of property in Florida, with two mobile homes on it.  They are both income producing mobile homes.  One is a 1980 model and other is a 2000 model.

Is there a way to finance the purchase?

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Kevin Reid
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Kevin Reid
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I don't have much experience with owning them, but I work around mobile homes all the time. As a new investor I'd have to ask what is the upside here?

A 40 year old mobile home is near worthless as it is past the typical life cycle to many, and might not be insurable. A 20 year old one is a little better. So even if they are income producing, if the land it only worth 60k, what makes the 2 units worth 60k? Mobile homes lose value with age, while the land under it appreciates sometimes. Is it still a good deal if you need to replace one or both units?

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