Here's the deal... I am in graduate school and I have a horrible relationship with my parents. They are actually helping me pay for some of the costs of living (rent, mostly) because I get almost no money for teaching and being a grad student. Anyway, I want to be independent and cut ties w/ my parents but with the amount of money I have and the expense of this city, a trailer park is the most reasonable place to go. A 900 square foot condo is 530,000 and a trailer of that size is about 30,000 which I can afford.
Also, housing prices are declining and I am afraid to buy. I hate renting because my money just goes out the window. Are trailer parks safe to live in alone? Can people break in? Can I walk around at night? Would people outside the trailer park not want to associate with me if I was "trailer trash"? I mean, could I date someone if he knew where I lived? Just considering all of this - thanks for SERIOUS REPLIES only. This is a stressful decision.
2006-12-01 23:02:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
My parents are horrible dangerous people who drove my sibbling to suicide....need to cut them out of my life or I can face the same fate. I can't go into exactly what they have done - but 5 years of therapy has not fixed the problem. It would take a book to describe.
2006-12-02 01:14:23 · update #1
OK we live in a trailer park, although we usually refer to it as "our neighborhood" or the "trailer court."
All trailer parks are different. Ours is very safe and has not had a break-in for the past 20 years. But then again, we are in a very rural area of PA. A trailer park in the middle of a city might not be as safe. I do not live alone, but we have several widows living in the neighborhood and they have no problems that I know of. I walk around at night as do other female residents, and we don't have any problems. Besides, all of our lots have lamps that light automatically at sunset off a central timer.
People can break in just the same as on a regular house or apartment. If you leave the windows open or the door unlocked, they can get in easier. It is not necessarily easier to break down a door on a trailer; they're metal or wood just like on a regular house.
As for dating... Yeah, there's a bad stereotype associated with trailer park-ers. But we have no problem finding other married couples to swing with, and they don't care where we live.
Best of luck in your decision!
2006-12-02 12:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by Rapunzel XVIII 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing to consider when purchasing a trailer is that they tend to depreciate over time, so you would also be throwing your money away on this as well. This is one reason why there are not many places that will finance them. As mentioned above, along with the mortgage payment, there is also lot rent you have to pay. By the time you combine these two factors and the fact the trailer will be worth less over time, it really is a losing proposition. Not only will you have paid all of the monthly fees over the time you own the home, but when you go to sell it, you may need money at closing to cover the amount the home has depreciated. At least if you rent you won't have to come up with any money at the end of the lease.
2006-12-02 00:41:56 · answer #2 · answered by dlapasky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lived in a caravan park, (trailer park), a long time ago.
1. Depends on which park you pick, (as to safety).
2. Personally; I assume you are female? (by your avatar), I dont think it is safe for a female, to live alone, in a caravan park, (thats my opinion).
3. Of course people WILL associate with you, "and", those that dont want to, (are not worth knowing).
4. Of course you could date someone, (whats the big deal), if they dont like the fact, that you live in a caravan park, (trailer park), tell them to get lost.
5. Security; very good question, it really depends on how security at the park is, (ask, before you go there), be sure.
Well; all the best, "choose wisely".
Special Note......Dont completely, cut ties with your parents, "believe me", I know from experience, some years down the track, they have since passed away, and I never got to say, the things I most wanted to.
2006-12-01 23:21:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would change your cell phone number (if you have one) and find a roomate.
Trailers depriciate in value, and if you think the market is bad right now, imagine trying to sell a trailer later?
Have you thought about looking for a small condo in a less desirable neighborhood (not dangerous, but kind of lower class blue collar?) I would definitly finish grad school, whilst renting an apt with a roomate then move out of the state if I were you. Good luck.
2006-12-02 03:03:27 · answer #4 · answered by Patricia J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there is a stigma to living in a trailer park only if you let there be. Trailers have come a long way and a lot of them are gorgeous. They are as safe as any house as long as everything is in working order. I think you should do some careful research and look into the park itself. You may want to visit the police station and ask about crime rates within the park. Keep in mind that there are park fees to go along with the mortgage, so ask how much. Good Luck in your endeavor...........
2006-12-01 23:15:56 · answer #5 · answered by aryll317 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For someone considering a RELATIONSHIP with you, should be more concerned with the fact that you can't get along with your parents than that you live in a trailer park.
You also have something more important to fix than WHERE you live. It's the relationship with your parents. You're in graduate school, able to teach others. You are not someone incapable of figuring out the problem and fixing it. If you cannot, or will not work on this relationship, I recommend you not get into any others either.
2006-12-02 00:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
maybe share an apartment with a friend for a while
2006-12-01 23:10:55 · answer #7 · answered by blank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋