Stories and adventures about my experience investing in mobile homes.
“Just do it.” Ever heard this slogan made famous by Nike? It rings so true. When it comes down to it, what differentiates successful people from everyone else is taking action. Yes, mistakes will be made. But, we should not be so afraid to make mistakes that it will stop us. Taking action and doing…
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Wow, check this video out – it’s crazy. They are making homes and buildings out of the sea containers that are used for storage when shipping things. Pretty fancy stuff!
I’ve been asked the question about “how to get started” time and time again by many people wanting to get into investing. In all honesty, what separates the people who are successful from the rest is taking action. Yes, education is important. But, you can only learn so much. Most of the stuff I have…
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“Knowledge is power.” This phrase rings so true. I feel the need to comment on it because I had a situation with a prospective buyer where I had to use my knowledge to help them make an informed decision. Basically, this buyer really liked the home but was a bit concerned about the structure of…
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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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