Retired early, and disabled (rental, appliances, mobile home)

[JKramer328]

My wife and I are both retired and on social security disability.
The home is a mobile home built in thew 1970s. Own it free and clear, only pay $400.00 month for land rental.

Upgraded windows all the way around to triple pane windows, raised roof, new roof with dark green shingles (looks good), gutters with downspouts, and rain barrels on both sides of mobile home.

A 12 x 12 foot square shed with NH FIRST roll up door (like a garage door) on one end of the shed. This was from Reeds Ferry Buildings and sheds. This shed is a solid wood material (not one piece of press board material) including framework, walls, roof, etc.

New appliances in kitchen (except for over stove exhaust fan), all match (my choice) White Whirlpool appliances. Wall oven, cook-top stove and large refrigerator. Unfortunately still old cabinets.

Next project is replacing the tub/shower with a round corner shower with doors.

Doing ok, so far... slow but getting it done.

[Ken E]

Thats great. It sounds like you take great pride in your home and the work you've put into it. One project after another. Thats what home ownership is all about.

[Valerie C]

It sounds like you're doing all the right things. Have you notice any heating or cooling savings since upgrading your windows to the triple pane? And I bet you hear less noise from outside as well! Our house was built in the early 60s, and had original single pane windows throughout. Upgrading the windows was one of our first projects, and we noticed a big difference in what we could hear from outside. Ken E is exactly right--home ownership is one project after another...

Originally Posted by JKramer328

Doing ok, so far... slow but getting it done.

[Mrtwigg]

For many people "mobile" is the way to go. "Mobile" is pretty much a misnomer as the days of travel trailers in a park are long gone. Many are as nice or nicer than stick built homes of a similar size and the taxes are pennies compared to conventional buildings.

If you have an older mobile and also qualify for a Veteran's RE tax abatement you're living dang near tax free.

[unit731]

Originally Posted by Mrtwigg

For many people "mobile" is the way to go. "Mobile" is pretty much a misnomer as the days of travel trailers in a park are long gone. Many are as nice or nicer than stick built homes of a similar size and the taxes are pennies compared to conventional buildings.

If you have an older mobile and also qualify for a Veteran's RE tax abatement you're living dang near tax free.

For a park type setting yes.

Single wides do depreciate. Value goes down over time.

[buck naked]

values go down as soon as it is purchased, the same as a car. Land rental @ $400 per month is a shame. How many feet of land do you get to rent? Somebody's getting rich.

I've yet to see a trailer that compares to a stick built home. I've never seen a trailer last a hundred years.


Maintenance as you describe is a lot of work for a 'disabled' couple. Good for you for being able to keep up with it.

[JKramer328]

Windows were replaced with triple pane glass already... completely done.

[JKramer328]

Mobile home is on 1.8 acres as all are in the large mobile home park. . Taxes are 440.00 per year.
One MAJOR requirement is that the owner of the mobiled home MUST reside in home. You cannot sublet.