The asking price is $10,000. It is in upstate NY, in the mountains. Maintenance $560 a month. Are there any other "hidden" payments involved? Is it a good price/idea?
2007-10-05 17:32:27 · 9 answers · asked by curious 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Well, I owned a trailer..or mobile home as they are commonly known as. The problem is, at the price your paying the trailer must be quite old.
I would never buy another one.
I had just gone through a divorce and our home had to be sold, I needed somewhere to live with my kids.
But, the trailer had been "tweaked" meaning it was twisted, but you can't see that. You won't know if it is until the windows roof start leaking.
My water heater went right through the floor and hit the ground, what a mess.
Be careful please, my kids and I patched this old trailer up so many times just so we could walk safely on the floor as the leaks caused the floors to disintegrate, usually they are just made out of a pressed board, not plywood, so check that out too.
There is a mobile home association, as it is not a house it will have a registration number like a car, try to find that association in NY and check up on the registration number.
As far as the maintenance, I'm assuming that's rent for the pad too? If not .. run fast.. because that's a lot of money.
good luck
2007-10-05 17:56:55 · answer #1 · answered by gemma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is ALOT for maintenance. Also, roofs on trailer homes are a big issue. I have heard that alot. You have to make sure there are no leaks and that roof is in good condition. Another thing is the plumbing. And the electrical system. Look into whether or not you have to pay taxes. You will have to get homeowners insurance for certain and I would think trailer homes have their own unique insurance. Not all trailers come with appliances. That is stove, refrigerator, etc. I live in upstate NY and believe me, that is alot for maintenance. Check out the link below for more info and do a google search on the subject as well. Find out if there are any organizations for trailer home owners online and write to them as well with "questions". A trailer home is a mini-house if you will. It has all the priviledges and RESPONSIBILIES of an actual house. Buyer beware!
2007-10-05 17:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely have that home inspected to make sure there's no serious plumbing damage or electrical or gas line issues.
There could be "lot fees" or "utility fees" and obviously, there will be insurance and taxes on the home.
It sounds a little "too good to be true"...I live in Oklahoma and you can't find a deal like that here anywhere...so in Upstate NY...it really raises a red flag for me.
2007-10-05 17:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Property taxes, maintenance and space rental rate increases. Trailer does not retain its value. For $560.00 per month you are better off buying a house or condo. In the long term you will build up an equity.
2007-10-05 17:39:29 · answer #4 · answered by Goodhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you're conversing some cellular living house then they only final 18 years and rust out, they are like vehicles. i've got regarded at them and there are in basic terms 2 producers i'd purchase. i chanced on that southern cellular properties have the heater/ac on the ceiling and northerly cellular properties have the heater/ac placed on the floor. I had rented a room in my pal's cellular living house right here in the south on 2 events and his electric cost around $sixty 5 a month and he set it on the temperature he needed and we the two sweltered or have been chilly. It had city electrical energy yet nicely (pink) water. You stated you have not have been given money for huge maintenance yet one does not fix a cellular living house as previous as yours. All i can recommend to you is to kit up yet solid, or bypass stay with acquaintances till finally the chilly is over. you do not desire to fall unwell so take action and bypass away. and then i'd recommend you sell that cellular living house and pass into an house (studio or performance or one mattress room) or pass in with a chum who's in a one floor living house. once you're having money issues and stay in the u . s . a . there may well be area 8 for you, or discover a place to stay and ask the gov't in the event that they'll pay area 8 money for the region you're staying. i does not recommend you nonetheless stay in an previous cellular living house however and definitely not in a cold climate. in case you like help call Salvation military as your final motel.and ask if there is someplace heat the place you are able to stay.
2016-10-21 04:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A trailer house? yuck. but if that is what you want to do, why dont you check other prices nearby? And where is this trailer going to sit? That may be a hidden cost.
2007-10-05 17:36:32 · answer #6 · answered by kitttykitti 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What about property taxes, insurance, utilities, etc?
I can't imagine a $10,000 trailer would be very safe. Does it have walls and a floor?
2007-10-05 17:35:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mobile homes are almost never a good idea to by because they go down in value like cars. I am not sure what alternatives you have but you definitely need to think this through.
2007-10-05 17:35:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
...the "maintenance fee" is a bit high and make sure you can get "Insurance"....make sure the "roof" is in "excellent" condition...
2007-10-05 17:36:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋