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eds1275:
I didn't list an apartment as an option. Apartments are gross, they smell in the hallways. You don't get a yard or a patio big enough for a set of furniture and a bbq. I have more than one vehicle, and a large collection of tools and yard equipment. I enjoy sitting in the grass. When I get home from work at 230 in the morning I don't want to pick up an acoustic guitar and have people pounding on my walls, floor and ceiling about it. The money I'd be losing by not living in a concrete beehive is negligible; I'm not really thinking of this as a long term, and definitely not 15 year option. Maybe 5 or 8 years, enough to build a pile of cash and hopefully try to get what I pay for this place. If I improve the lot and keep the building intact I imagine it won't be an unrealistic idea.

ark_ader:
I looked at this, and while it might seem a nice idea, there are problems associated with it. Now it depends on how old you are. Personally I would (and did) buy a house if I was much younger, with the crap that usually comes with it like wife and kids. But if I was single and in my 50s or about, I would question the importance of buying a house when I know I would not pay it off. I know the benefits of owning a house and it has its fair share of pros and cons. Yet 2008 told me a huge lesson: live within your means. A house and a mobile home is the same in my opinion.

I do not like an idea of a typical mobile home. They are usually 24K minimum plus land and septic, electricity etc. They are a huge pain on the ---uvula--- to move and they usually fall apart if you do, and it costs lots to do so and where to put it etc. Buy a used one and it is like buying an old car. Also the land it is on might be rented and that could go up in price too and you are locked in with nobody to sell it to unless you find a sucker.

I would lean to maybe a tiny house with no septic (composting) and solar for 15K or maybe less if you are a carpenter. Or perhaps a van conversion or RV. Lots to think about. But I would have a big think on a mobile home unless you already have the land and it is zoned.

Sounds like your recent experience, is better suited to something smaller and less attractive to the nut job that usually comes calling. I would hate to experience that, and I am sorry you did, but if you can support yourself without the daily drive, think about getting out and finding something better in this huge country of ours. I'm looking into that, to save 1K a month in rent and having the freedom to travel and afford it. Besides when I am dead who would give a crap? You can bury me in it. :lol

http://thetinylife.com/what-is-the-tiny-house-movement/

jennifer:

--- Quote from: eds1275 on July 22, 2017, 09:56:31 pm ---

I'll admit, I look down on trailer parks and the people residing within. I know there's no reason for me to think like this. Any thoughts on trailer park life? Anyone have any experiences or advice?

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Preconceive judgy much?.... Yes go for it, Nothing hotter to us chicks than a bathtub planter, and a tire pile.

SlammedNiss:
If an apt. isn't your thing and you're actively looking at mobile homes, why not just a cheapo travel trailer and find a mobile home park that will allow you to park it. Same outcome, but would likely be a lot cheaper.

Edit:
I see ark mentioned it above already.

Nephasth:
Currently living in a camper. On my 20 acres, not a trailer park. Building my own dwelling out here next year. You don't need a new house. You need fewer bills and debts.

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