MidwesternGal
07-11-2005, 02:11 PM
Hi all,
My husband and I have been considering buying a mobile home. I am going to give you the pros and cons that I've come up with, and would LOVE to hear your personal input or experiences, in addition to more pros or cons I haven't thought of.
Thanks in advance.
PROS:
1. My husband and I will be moving about every 1.5-2.5 years for the next 10 or so as he works his way up the company ladder (it's just how his company works).
2. His company PAYS the cost of moving the mobile home for you.
3. Obviously, we won't buy if we are somewhere for less than 5 years, so even if the home's value depreciates (a common arguement against buying a mobile home), we at least get *something* back out of it, whereas rent, we don't get anything back except one month's deposit.
4. Makes packing to move a lot easier.
5. The loan for the trailer and lot rent is cheaper than renting an apt/house in my area.
6. Wouldn't have to deal with apartment crap/crappy neighbors in the same building/stupid landlords.
7. We have a dog, and that is harder to find rentals with a dog. (And giving her up is not an option, she is a part of the family.)
8. Newer mobile homes are actually quite nice, and I'd like the feeling of having something that is MINE.
CONS
1. We live in a midwestern state that is in Tornado Alley.
2. All the stereotypes from being "trailer trash."
3. Might not be able to sell it very quickly when we do decide to buy.
Obviously, Con #1 is a pretty big one. But, in my experience living in the midwest my whole life, if a tornado lands on your house, it's pretty much a goner anyways, regardless of it being brick, cardboard, whatever.
Okay ladies (and any gentlemen who may have joined). . . . thoughts??
Thanks!
My husband and I have been considering buying a mobile home. I am going to give you the pros and cons that I've come up with, and would LOVE to hear your personal input or experiences, in addition to more pros or cons I haven't thought of.
Thanks in advance.
PROS:
1. My husband and I will be moving about every 1.5-2.5 years for the next 10 or so as he works his way up the company ladder (it's just how his company works).
2. His company PAYS the cost of moving the mobile home for you.
3. Obviously, we won't buy if we are somewhere for less than 5 years, so even if the home's value depreciates (a common arguement against buying a mobile home), we at least get *something* back out of it, whereas rent, we don't get anything back except one month's deposit.
4. Makes packing to move a lot easier.
5. The loan for the trailer and lot rent is cheaper than renting an apt/house in my area.
6. Wouldn't have to deal with apartment crap/crappy neighbors in the same building/stupid landlords.
7. We have a dog, and that is harder to find rentals with a dog. (And giving her up is not an option, she is a part of the family.)
8. Newer mobile homes are actually quite nice, and I'd like the feeling of having something that is MINE.
CONS
1. We live in a midwestern state that is in Tornado Alley.
2. All the stereotypes from being "trailer trash."
3. Might not be able to sell it very quickly when we do decide to buy.
Obviously, Con #1 is a pretty big one. But, in my experience living in the midwest my whole life, if a tornado lands on your house, it's pretty much a goner anyways, regardless of it being brick, cardboard, whatever.
Okay ladies (and any gentlemen who may have joined). . . . thoughts??
Thanks!