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I recently attended my 2nd mobile home conference. It was pretty neat to see some familiar faces and meet some new people in the business. I did learn a few things the second time around. Looking back a year ago when I attended my first conference, it was very overwhelming and exciting with the amount…
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When it comes to finding buyers, its more of an art than a science – aka “trial and error.” There are 2 types of buyers out there – the serious ones and the not so serious ones. Serious buyers are more concerned with the area they are looking in than the price of the home.…
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“If you want to get things done, sometimes you’ve got to do it yourself.” This rings so true in running a business. Either you do it yourself or you get someone else to do it for you. But, what happens when over and over and over again, things do not get done by the very…
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After you’ve inspected the inside, you’re ready to inspect the outside. When inspecting the outside of a mobile home, make sure you inspect the entire home all the way around. The first thing you’ll want to check is the structure of the home. Usually, homes have two kinds of siding depending on the age of…
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Before you decide to buy a mobile home, you will need to make sure you have taken the necessary steps to inspect it throughly – inside and out. Know what you’re buying before you make the purchase. Most of the information about the home can be obtained before you even leave your doorstep. When talking…
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With the start of the New Year, I’ve been reflecting on this past year being my first year in the mobile home business. What can I say? It has truly been a learning experience for me. I am thankful for all the people out there who have helped and supported me in this new venture.…
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My last post talked about moving a mobile home from one location to another. But, what happens when the home has been finally set up in the park? Once the mobile home has been set up in the park, usually it will undergo an inspection process via your local manufactured housing authority. This inspection is…
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Many people have asked me about moving mobile homes and exactly what is involved. I know, there are a lot of mobile homes out there that need to be moved. Really, how hard could it be? Well, I’m going to tell you it involves a lot of time and energy. If you’re planning to move…
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Well, it’s getting down to the wire. I’m very close to having all my homes filled. Though people say this is the hardest time of the year to find buyers, it can be done – it’s not impossible. One thing I’ve learned is that much of this business is depedent on me – my skills…
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Just an update on my first mobile home move – a 1992 singlewide, 2 bedroom/2 bath, 16×70. The home arrived safely to the park – thank goodness it was only going up the street! Once the home got to the park, we had issues with the lot – had to get it releveled which set…
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