Welcome back,
In today’s lesson you will become more comfortable and confident identifying and evaluating used mobile homes simply by the home’s physical appearance. It is important for you to be able to know what you are looking at even while driving by the mobile home quickly.
Here are some things to consider.
1. Width of the home:
Mobile homes are made in sections. Singlewide mobile homes are one complete section with a width less than 18 feet wide (typically 12 feet to 14 feet wide). Doublewide mobile homes are comprised of 2 singlewide sections and in general are wider than 20 feet.
A common rule is that the narrower the mobile home is the older it may be. In today’s modern world we are accustomed to large spacious areas and great rooms. A mobile home less than 12 feet wide can typically be more difficult to resell then a home 12 feet or wider.
1950s Typically singlewide sections are 8′-10′ wide
1960s Typically singlewide sections are 8′-12′ wide
1970s Typically singlewide sections are 10′-12′ wide
1980s to Present Typically singlewide sections are 12′-18′ wide
2. Pitch of the roof:
A not-so-commonly known trick is that a mobile home with a pitched roof was built during the year 1982 and newer. Flat or curved roofs (or very very slightly pitched roofs) are typically built pre 1982. This rule is only for Singlewide mobile homes, almost all doublewide mobile homes have pitched roofs.
Do not be fooled by a “Roof-Over” roof. These are entire metal roofs that lay on top (or cover over) a mobile home’s existing roof to protect it – whether pitched, curved, or flat.
Only singlewide mobile homes shown above. Doublewides almost always have pitched roofs.
3. Siding on the home:
Take notice of the exterior of each mobile home. A mobile home’s exterior can tell you much about the age of the home? Is the exterior wood, vinyl, aluminum or other? Do the panels on the home run horizontal or vertical? Would you know the difference??
Aluminum siding: The panels of aluminum that make up the exterior of these homes runs vertical. These vertical metal sheets tend to rust, ding, and dent over time. Aluminum siding was most popular in the 1970s and 1980s.
Vinyl siding: The panels of vinyl that make up the exterior of these homes run horizontal. This is a much more modern look. Vinyl siding can come in many colors and textures. A quick face-lift for an older mobile home is to reside the aluminum with new vinyl siding. The cost to vinyl side a singlewide mobile home depends on the size however $2,500 is a rough estimate, including labor.
Other: Wood, faux stone, logs are all examples of newer looking mobile home exteriors. However wood covered mobile homes have existed for at least 40 years. Wood panels run vertically and are prone to wood rot and termite damage.
4. Skirting on home:
The skirting on a mobile home not only adds or subtracts from the home’s overall appearance, it also is intended to allow air circulate underneath the home to prevent mildew and mold. The absence of complete skirting can lead to animals living under a home, animals chewing on a/c ducts, plus it just doesn’t look good. 🙁
Pop Quiz: Can you guess…
- Singlewide or Doublewide?
- Vinyl siding, Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding, Other??
- Year Built???
- Notice if skirting looks cheap or missing????
Hover over each picture to reveal the answer or see below.
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So how well did you do? Comment below with your thoughts, advice and other useful tips.
Love what you do daily,
John Fedro
support@mobilehomeinvesting.net
P.s. I have the answers here if your browser is not supporting the “hover over” feature. From left to right and top to bottom (just like you were reading) the answers are:
- Doublewide – Vinyl Siding – 1986
- Singlewide – Vinyl Siding on top and bottom – Aluminum siding on middle – 1967 – Roof has a “roof over”
- Singlewide – Vinyl Siding – 1988
- Singlewide – Vinyl Siding – 2005
- Singlewide – Vinyl Siding – 1983 – Brink Skirting – Roof has a “Roof-over”
- Doublewide – Vinyl Siding – 1998
- Doublewide – Vinyl Siding – 2005
- Singlewide – Aluminum Siding – 1975 – Roof over
- Singlewide – Aluminum Siding – 1969 – Brink Skirting – Roof over
- Singlewide – Vinyl Siding – 1993
- Singlewide – Aluminum Siding – 1979
- Singlewide – Aluminum Siding – 1976 – No Skirting (Looks Unattractive without skirting)
- Singlewide – Aluminum Siding – 1972 – Using Trellis as Skirting material (looks cheap)
- Doublewide – Wood Siding – 1989 – Wood skirting
Related Guess The Mobile Home Exercise videos:
113 Comments
Cathy Collin
April 26, 2013Thank you so much for this John!
This was such a fun idea. I have spent the past 20 minutes playing the game and really committing your tips to memory. Now I feel much less intimidated judging mobile homes.
Cheers!
Cathy Collin
Anne
June 4, 2016This was helpful.I learned I have a lot to learn I’d like to see more games or quizzes especially regarding paper work.Should I always use a lawyer for selling and buying?
John Fedro
June 5, 2016Hi Anne,
Thank you for commenting and reaching out. Very good suggestion about more puzzles or quizzes with regards to paperwork. I like this idea very much. With regards to your question, no a real estate attorney or lawyer is not needed for selling or buying a mobile home located inside a pre-existing community or located on private land you will also be owning. With that said there is paperwork and steps to be known for sure. If you have any questions or concerns moving forward never hesitate to reach out any time. Always here to help. Keep in touch.
Talk soon,
John
Nick Pitre
September 29, 2021Great exercise John! I enjoy learning new things everyday. The older mobile homes were built to last for many years. The 1976 model mobile home looks very familiar, my wife and I bought one for 5000 years ago and remodeled it new carpet and fresh paint. Lived in it for 3 years. Sold it for 7500 cash, I always knew money could be made in mobile home investing, I didn’t have the mindset until years later I read Rich dad, poor Dad.
Which, opened up a new world to me on the outlook of working W2 job/ investing.
Thanks
Nick
John Fedro
October 13, 2021Right on, Nick! Great job to you and your wife on the mobile home you purchased years ago. That was only the start. 🙂 Keep in touch moving forward. Any questions big or small never hesitate to reach out anytime. All the best.
Talk soon,
John
Dan Zman
April 30, 2013Hahaha. Fun and clever idea John! Thanks for the info and constant push always.
Keep it up,
DZman
Wendy
May 5, 2013I could not get the answers to come up?
John Fedro
May 6, 2013Hi Wendy,
Thanks for commenting. This is odd.. I am curious the browser you are using? I have hovered my mouse over the images in both Internet Explorer and Google chrome and they both show the answers. I will be posting the answers at the bottom of the page in case this happens again. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention. Also how is your MH investing business going?
Sincerely,
John
AL POLASKI
May 26, 2013JOHN:GREAT LESSON !
John Fedro
May 27, 2013Thanks Al!
Al
May 27, 2013this is great information
monica rillen
May 28, 2013Excellent basic for a newbie Appreciate your teaching Thank you Monica .
John Fedro
May 30, 2013Thank you for commenting Monica. I am glad you found value in this little game. 🙂
Best,
John Fedro
Lisa Jacobs
July 30, 2019Thanks John~ i have been looking at a place i want to live in and with this game. I can see that a bit is paint and landscaping does not always make it a good deal.
There’s alot more to look for.
Next game please ☺
Steve Johnson
June 25, 2013Very cool pop quiz. Great way to learn about mobile homes and what to look for. I love that I’ll be able to estimate the age much better now and know what to consider when looking at materials.
John Fedro
June 26, 2013Happy to help Steve. Glad you received value from playing.
chioma
July 2, 2013There are 20 mobile home words in the article. This very very interesting and it is a very good way for me as a newbie to start. l spent about twelve to fifteen minutes hovering the browser and l did got the answers and l did compared it with yours. John, l really love your program but my problem is money to buy the program for l have been out of job for so many years now but is there any way that you can help me out, or can you send me the program and once l make the first deal you take all what l am owing to you. l really need a help. Thanks.
John Fedro
July 5, 2013Hi Chioma,
Thanks for commenting and I am so glad you have received value from this article. I love your passion and drive. In response to your question my best opinion would be for you to save up some money to begin investing in real estate and MHs. Mobile homes can be bought and sold by investors with No money needed at closing, however you will receive much quicker results and less resistance when you have just a couple thousand dollars to begin investing with. The returns from there can be great. When you are ready to get started I will be ready to run with you. While you save up a little money make sure to become better antiquated with your local MH parks and neighborhoods. Don’t rush into purchasing anything before you test your market for buyers, prices, and other preliminary work.
Hope this helps. I look forward to working with you in the near future.
Best,
John
roger
July 5, 2013Thanks John ; very informitive
John Fedro
July 5, 2013Happy to help Roger! Glad you received value from it.
Bob
July 10, 2013Thanks John,
Excellent first quick look qualifier criteria to know.
Best regards,
Bob
John Fedro
July 11, 2013Hi Bob,
These quick little tricks have saved me time. Happy to pass them along and help.
Best,
John
Alan McDonald
July 30, 2013Hi Jon,
Great idea, a game that you can learn from. I learned a lot about the age of mobile homes from that.
Thank you so much, and keep things like that coming!
John Fedro
July 30, 2013Hi Alan,
Glad you liked it. I will get busy creating some new games like this. Stay tuned. 🙂
Best,
John Fedro
T-Machelle
August 6, 2013Very fun. I think you should create more games like this. Pricing games, appraisal games, even some pop trivia would be fun. Like when was the first mobile home built? Well I have to run, looking for creative funding thanks to some tip I found on your blog!
John Fedro
August 7, 2013Hi T-Machelle,
Excellent suggestion on the variation of games and quizzes. I will put these ideas on my white board to create soon. Some of the best blog article ideas come from great and creative folks like you. Thanks again.
Best,
John Fedro
Tim stodieck
September 3, 2013I have an idea. Set up another game and put different senarios on the details of the deal, how much the seller wants, mortgage, lot rent, Then for the game you have to structure the deal to meet the sellers criteria, and still keep it resonable to be ablt to find a buyer for it. You could do it all sorts of ways. Mobiles on land, or parks. Unsecured notes, L/O, partnerships, wholesales. Each, one could get tougher and tougher like having to estimate repair costs.
John Fedro
September 4, 2013Tim,
Yet another great suggestion. I will add this idea to my list of coming articles. Thanks for the input.
John
Geena Gador
September 3, 2013Very informative. I had no idea of these differences, prior to taking the quiz!
John Fedro
September 4, 2013Hi Geena,
Great! That is the point. To educate and provide you with real world material. Glad you enjoyed and learned.
Talk soon,
John
Cathy A
September 24, 2013This was a great game! Extremely helpful. I learned a lot just by really looking at the pictures and studying your comments. I know I am going to come back to this article/game several times so I can start to look at the pictures and know that I am actually looking at.
Thank you so much! Keep it up!
Julianne
September 25, 2013Great overview on how to identify mobile homes. Thanks.
John Fedro
September 26, 2013Thank you Julianne. Glad you enjoyed the post and that it also provided you with value.
Best,
John Fedro
Barry Gordon
November 6, 2013Very helpful and instructive. Please number the pictures for future puzzles.
John Fedro
November 6, 2013Hi Barry,
Thank you. I am glad that you have received value from this posting. Great and easy suggestion for the next one. Thanks Barry.
Talk soon,
John
Barry Gordon
November 12, 2013Yes, I think the more exercises the better. After all, looking at mobile homes and understanding their flaws and best characteristics determines their value to us as we attempt to make a purchase.
Can you make a comment or two about the benefit of the various kinds of skirting? For example, a couple of homes shown have wood skirting. Is that good or better than some other kind?–what about brick? Are there different kinds of vinyl siding? One of your pictures show a 2005 vinyl siding that looks terrible. Why did this home age so poorly?
The more exercises the better. Thanks.
Barry
John Fedro
November 12, 2013Hi Barry,
Thanks for the excellent feedback and questions. Please see my thoughts below. I have italicized your words and left mine un-italicized for the readers and yourself to better distinguish between the two.
Yes, I think the more exercises the better. After all, looking at mobile homes and understanding their flaws and best characteristics determines their value to us as we attempt to make a purchase. I agree. Well said. There is one other game on this site at the moment with more in the works. 🙂 Glad this game has provided you with real value.
Can you make a comment or two about the benefit of the various kinds of skirting? For example, a couple of homes shown have wood skirting. Is that good or better than some other kind?–what about brick? If you are a home owner that is living in the home I would express more of an importance in the issue. In short, as MH investors any skirting that A.) looks nice B.) does not have significant holes in it will keep out animals that may damage underneath the home and C.) already comes with the home will be good enough to resell it as-is. Now, if the skirting is non-existent or is in a nightmare of condition that you would not want to show the home I would suggest metal skirting. Metal skirting comes in an assortment of colors and styles to match almost any home. Metal will resist damages more than other forms of skirting, and the cost is only a bit more expensive than traditional vinyl skirting. Brink is fine as well, I am not in love with brick however it looks really good with newer homes. However, like I said before 99.5% of the time the skirting you have on your “Investment mobile home” will be just fine to resell. Are there different kinds of vinyl siding? Yes, different brands with different makes and coatings. Not all vinyl siding is created equally. You can tell this quality by feel and thickness when you purchase. One of your pictures show a 2005 vinyl siding that looks terrible. Why did this home age so poorly? Good question. In this business you will see 2005 homes that do not look as good as a 1970 model home that was cared for. It all comes down to how the owners cared for the homes, the pride of ownership in the home, and the available money the owners have to make the needed wear and tear repairs as they develop. Does this make sense?
Happy to help. Let me know if you have any followup questions.
All the best,
John Fedro
Sean
November 27, 2013Glad I read this post this morning. I was checking out MH online and the exercise already came in handy! Saw one for sale with the flat/round roof and remembered it was Pre-1982!
Awesome game John!
John Fedro
November 27, 2013Hi Sean,
Excellent! Thank you for mentioning that. Glad to see this has already helped you out.
Talk soon,
John
William
January 8, 2014What price range would you pay for a pre 1882 Single-wide home?
Is it worth while to fix up a pre 1882 Single wide home?
What would be the most you would spend to rehab a Single wide home of pre 1882?
John Fedro
January 8, 2014Hi William,
I am going to assume you meant to write 1982 instead of 1882. An 1882 mobile home would be a collector’s item that belongs in the Smithsonian.
So assuming you meant 1982 the price will vary wildly depending on your local market, the amount of homes for sale in the park, the method these other homes are being sold for in the park, lot rent, if the home is in a park or on private land, what you can resell for in cash and payments, the repairs needed, the area of town, the seller’s motivation, the type of MHP park, and a few other factors. I apologize that I can not give you a straight answer however each home is different for many reasons, and each investor is different for many reasons, and each seller is different for many reasons.
If you have a few pictures of the home send them my way and I’ll get back to you my thoughts, concerns, and additional followup questions to consider.
Talk soon,
John Fedro
Van Nguyen
January 15, 2014Thanks John! this is a great info.
John Fedro
January 16, 2014Hi Van,
Happy to help. Thanks for commenting.
Talk soon,
John
Thomas Austin
January 21, 2014John,
I just found your site recently and find it a wealth of information. Thanks for starting this. I am in the Anchorage, Alaska market and a newbie. I have toured some of the parks in town and scanned Craigslist and some of the realtor websites. The market here seems limited so the asking prices are much higher than what you quote despite the age of many units. But, I have a friend who has owned four or so units for several years and makes good cash flow via rental. You seem to avoid renting, and I understand why with a large market in Texas. I will keep an eye on your site for good information and suggestions. Thanks!
Tom
John Fedro
January 23, 2014Hi Tom,
Thank you for commenting and for your kind words. I do stay away from renting mobile homes for the most part however this is still a good strategy for long term wealth and cash flow. It is good you have some local to show you the ropes and help you get into this business. The numbers in your state are different however there are still sellers in need from time and time and location to location so keep alert, know your market, and make sure people in the business know you and how you can help. Keep and touch and don’t hesitate to ask any follow up questions in the future.
All the best,
John
ernie woodhouse
April 4, 2014Great exercise.
So, to me, at this early stage of my MH education – there is nothing that strict. Adding vinyl and roof-overs completely obscures the age. Point is – rehab this way and you’d have a very new-looking home.
Thanks
John Fedro
April 5, 2014Hi Ernie,
Thanks for commenting. If you are purchasing a mobile home that needs such significant repairs that an entire roof over is needed I would advise you reconsider this purchase. Each MH is on a case by case basis of course however I want to make you aware and everyone else that for your first few deals look for nice and clean homes that you can purchase for an undervalued price or terms. Adding vinyl siding can cost between $1,000-$2,000 for a singlwide or doublewide with labor so make sure it is needed by the park or for a high cash sale. Otherwise this cost you are paying will take months to recoup when selling for payments. Does this make sense?
All the best,
John
Kelley
May 2, 2014This is very informative. Great pics and topic. I will keep this for future reference.
John Fedro
May 2, 2014Hi Kelley,
Thank you for commenting. Glad you have received value from the quick little game.
All the best,
John
Gerald Gaddy
June 1, 2014Thanks John for sharing your tips. I am buying my first investment single family home property at age 42 on June 06, 2014. I should of started investing sooner but it’s never to late. I will be shifting my investment focus on mobile homes purchases and acquiring mobile home parks because the return is greater. I also realize you can get more bang for your buck.
John Fedro
June 2, 2014Hi Gerald,
Thanks for commenting and sharing your story. You are exactly right, “It’s never too late to start investing.” Mobile homes can be very lucrative when purchased and sold correctly for a win-win deal. If you have any questions or concerns moving forward don’t hesitate to reach out and ask.
Talk soon,
John Fedro
Dj
June 4, 2014Thanks John for the info. Quick question do you buy some mobile homes for pennies on the dollar and sell them in as-is condition?
John Fedro
June 9, 2014Hi Dj,
Every deal is slightly different. However with regards to your question, Yes of course.
Hope this helps. I can expound on the subject if you have more questions.
Talk soon,
John
Mark Sissel
June 26, 2014Thanks John! Great lesson!!!
John Fedro
June 26, 2014Hi Mark,
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it. I am working on a few more like this too. All the best.
Talk soon,
John
Vivian
July 31, 2014Hi, John!
It was a great idea! I feel more able to judge a mobile home!!
Very helpful!!!
Tks!!
John Fedro
August 1, 2014Hi Vivian,
Excellent to hear! Thanks for commenting and playing the game.
Talk soon,
John
Chas Phillips
July 31, 2014I didn’t do as well as I thought I would, I did however learn significantly more about identifying mobile home through this lesson though. If anything it has strengthened my desire to start and finish your course,
John Fedro
August 1, 2014Hi Chas,
Sounds good. You learned a lot and didn’t lose any money, that is my kind of learning. Even better would have been to learn and actually create income. I am glad to hear about the starting and finishing. Of course this material should be finished and implemented as you are learning it. Remember to email me regularly with updates. You are in a very good area for this type of investing.
Thanks for commenting too.
Talk soon,
John
Judy
August 8, 2014Just learned about you and have been enjoying your videos. I enjoyed this little lesson. Very interesting. Thanks.
John Fedro
August 10, 2014Hi Judy,
Thanks for commenting and playing along. Don’t hesitate to reach out should you have any further MH investing questions.
All the best,
John
Tony
August 27, 2014I appreciate your desire to help other investors.
John Fedro
August 29, 2014Hi Tony,
Thank you for commenting and your kind words. Very happy to help.
All the best,
John Fedro
Carlos
October 23, 2014Recently became a big fan of yours. Being new to the MH market(trying), this is a nice exercise to help newbies like me. Very cool stuff!! I’ll keep an eye out for new(to me)information coming from you. Thanks a bunch!
John Fedro
October 24, 2014Hi Carlos,
Thanks for commenting and happy to help. Keep in touch.
Best,
John
Justin Kilgore
March 5, 2015Hi John,
Followed you over from BP. Thanks for putting this together. I did enjoy the “game” and hope you will have more of them. Great info and awesome videos to go with it.
I’m looking forward to more information and getting deeper into the MH investing world.
John Fedro
March 11, 2015Hi Justin,
Thanks for commenting and for your kind words. I am glad that you have received some value already from this game. If you have nay other questions or concerns don’t hesitate to reach back out.
Talk soon,
John
John
September 10, 2015That was really cool. Helped me learn age by looking at the roof rather quickly. Keep doing the games!
John Fedro
September 11, 2015Hi John,
Thanks so much for commenting and the kind words. I’m glad this is helped. I have a few more games in the works which will be released soon. Thanks again for following along. If you have any specific questions or concerns never hesitate to reach back out. Always here to help.
Talk soon,
John
Kech
October 30, 2015great info. I learn something new. Thanks John
John Fedro
November 3, 2015Hi Kech,
Thanks so much for commenting. I’m so glad that this short article/game has been helpful to already. Keep in touch and if you have any felt questions never hesitate to reach back out.
Talk soon,
John
Jason Hubbard
January 29, 2016John, thanks for taking the time! Loved it.
Jay
John Fedro
January 31, 2016Hi Jason,
Thanks for commenting and reaching out. Happy to help and I am glad you enjoyed it. If you ever have any questions moving forward never hesitate to reach out to me anytime. Always here to help.
Additionally, great email address name. 🙂
Talk soon,
John
Kate
February 11, 2016LOL. Great game! Who knew learning about mobile homes could be so fun. 🙂
John Fedro
February 11, 2016Right on! I’m so glad to hear this. We are in the process of coming out with a few more games soon. I hope they are just as much fun for you. Keep in touch. If you have any additional questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out to me anytime. Always here to help.
Talk soon,
John
Frank Douglas
March 9, 2016Really awesome and educational game! Thanks John
John Fedro
March 10, 2016Hi Frank,
Thanks so much for following along and playing the game. Keep in touch and if you ever have any follow-up questions or concerns please never hesitate to reach out anytime. Always here to help. Keep in touch.
Talk soon,
John
Peter Browning
April 2, 2016Hey John, in one of your videos you mentioned that the Seller questionnaire was free. Where can I get a copy of that?
Thanks
John Fedro
April 3, 2016Hi Peter,
Thank you commenting and reaching out. In a few older videos I mention about free forms I provided at one time. A few years ago I stopped providing these forms for free as I only now provide forms/paperwork with video tutorials showing how, where, and why we fill out the forms, etc to folks I am working with directly. While I am sure this is not what you want to hear, I do hope it makes sense. If you have any specific questions or concerns or you would lke me to look over with regards to your current seller questionnaire to give my thoughts I would be happy to. As always, if you have any additional questions or concerns please never hesitate to reach out anytime.
Talk soon,
John
Donald
May 11, 2016Thank You for sharing your Experiences. This email alone is Powerful. The information you have available is ” VERY WELL NEEDED and I APPRECIATE YOUR WORK!”
The Game is extremely fun and helpful. I just answered some wrong and answered some right. Then I played again and increased my correct answers. So I guess I’m a mobile home pro? (NO!)
No, so I guess you’ll keep sharing the games until I’m a Pro.
John Fedro
May 12, 2016Hi Donald,
Thanks so much for commenting and reaching out. I’m very glad the game was helpful and provided you a decent bit of value. Let me know if you have any ideas for future games or things you would like to learn concerning this niche. As always, if you have any follow-up questions or concerns please never hesitate to reach out any time.
Talk soon,
John
Reese moore
May 16, 2016Great info to have and to know. It will help me to identify the mobile homes while on the search.
Thanks
John Fedro
May 16, 2016Hi Reese,
Thanks for commenting on this one. Very glad to hear you had a little bit of fun and learned a lot with this article. Any future questions, don’t hesitate to reach out any time.
Talk soon,
John
Alan Hi
August 6, 2016Real informative info , John. Now I feel like I learned something.
(:
John Fedro
August 7, 2016Hi Alan,
Thank you so much for reaching out. I’m very glad that this post has helped you already. If you have any follow-up questions or concerns please never hesitate to reach out any time.
Talk soon,
John
Cindy
August 27, 2016This was great! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. As someone that is in the market for a used mobile home to live in, this has been very educational for me and I greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge to help me make a correct decision when ready to purchase.
John Fedro
August 29, 2016Hi Cindy,
Right on! Thank you so much for the kind words. They truly mean more than you know. I’m very glad that this article has been helpful to you thus far. Moving forward if you have any follow-up questions or concerns at all never hesitate to reach out any time. Always here to help if I can.
Talk soon,
John
Charles Stubblefield
September 9, 2016Great idea I enjoyed it. I am real new at this and im trying to absorb as much knowledge as I can from your site. I am still just getting my ducks in a row and getting money together to get started.
John Fedro
September 14, 2016Hi Charles,
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment and stop by. I’m very happy to hear that this article has been helpful to you in some way already. Moving forward if you ever have any specific or general questions never hesitate to reach out any time.
Talk soon,
John
Daryl Barnes
October 23, 2016Have $5000 to start business.
Retired custom home builder, lost all in 2008
Now living on social security
Care giver for my 88 year old mother
I am colon cancer survivor last year
Need a positive challenge/venture to finish out my life
Not a couch potato
Finding mobile homes for sale is easy how can I find qualified buyers?
Live in 55 or older park small town of Coolidge Az 40 miles south of Phoenix
Guess I need a little more…..lot more confidence on this before I am willing to buy into an internet program
John Fedro
November 1, 2016Hi Daryl,
Thanks for reaching out and commenting. Please see my thoughts below in bold.
Have $5000 to start business. This is certainly a good deal of money and depending on your area will get you into a number of mobile homes to help motivated sellers.
Retired custom home builder, lost all in 2008. I appreciate your candor. I would imagine this gives you a unique perspective.
Now living on social security
Care giver for my 88 year old mother.
I am colon cancer survivor last year
Need a positive challenge/venture to finish out my life. This business certainly does get you in front of some interesting characters in talking to a lot of new people.
Not a couch potato. There’s definitely action to be taken every day.
Finding mobile homes for sale is easy how can I find qualified buyers? By screening through a lot of unqualified buyers. I’m not exactly sure how you are answering your question… If you are asking how to advertise to find buyers, this can be done as simply as Craigslist.com and other online/offline channels. If you wish to assess question in a different way of certainly be happy to help where I can.
Live in 55 or older park small town of Coolidge Az 40 miles south of Phoenix. Understood. After doing a quick search I have found over 500 mobile home parks in a 50 mile radius of you. This is more than ample supply of mobile homes to keep almost anyone busy.
Guess I need a little more…..lot more confidence on this before I am willing to buy into an internet program. Never feel pressured to ever buy into any program or deal you do not feel comfortable with. There is plenty of information on the site and around the Internet in general. If you ever have questions feel free to comment them here or email me personally. Happy to help. All the best.
I hope this helps and make sense. Moving forward if you ever have any follow-up questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out any time. All the best.
Talk soon,
John
Daryl Barnes
November 1, 2016John, thanks for responding to my email…Let’s start a new market, 55 and older they need financing too! Why is this market bad? Why can’t we offer these folks this same opportunity….there should be a WIN-WIN for all
Kyle Dee
February 6, 2017John,
This is great. I really like the roof pitch examination to help quickly ID the age of some of these homes during drive by or marketing pictures.
This came from my first daily tip, and I am looking forward to more of them.
Josh
February 3, 2019I learned something new today. Thank you. Very informative
Rachael
April 10, 2019I love reading your website when my baby had gone to sleep… it’s so interesting! I’m very excited to start investing!
John Fedro
April 17, 2019Hi Rachael,
Thanks for reaching out and connecting. Glad to hear that you enjoyed this. Moving forward if you have any follow-up questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out any time. All the best.
Talk soon,
John
Mark
July 15, 2019Ok, so I was able to guess most aspects correctly, but I can’t comfortably say what year for sure. The pitch (or lack of) seemed to throw me a bit, as some had a more modern pitch, but didn’t match some of the siding or style aspects for dating purposes. Great exercise! I love your examples!
John Fedro
July 16, 2019Hi Mark,
Glad you had fun and learned a little bit. Moving forward if you have any follow-up questions never hesitate to reach out any time. All the best.
Talk soon,
John
Michael Martin
September 14, 2019Hello John, I am very new to mobile homes so got afew wrong and didnt know the years they were built. This is something I want to learn and then hopefully start investing in this niche business.
John Fedro
September 20, 2019Hi Michael,
Thanks for commenting. Glad this was a bit helpful as well. Moving forward if you have any follow-up questions or concerns never hesitate to reach out any time. Keep in touch. All the best.
Talk soon,
John
ric weidner
October 4, 2019John,
that was fun and a great exercise in honing one’s trailer value skills
thanks,
Ric Weidner
John Fedro
October 20, 2019Hi Ric,
Thanks for commenting. Additionally, thanks for playing along. Hope this was helpful. Keep in touch. All the best.
Talk soon,
John
Al Dangervil
February 25, 2020This was GREAT! I’m a stay at home mom and homeschooling 2 ( 9 and 4yrs ) girls. we played this as part of our homeschool activity and BOY did we have a blast lol. Thanks for all you do John.
Soukey Alexis
April 25, 2020This is a fun and great way to get familiar and in the know of the model and types of MPH that are out there, Thsnk you!
Senitra
June 13, 2021Thank you!!!
Great way to educate myself on the variety Luv It John!!!
John Fedro
June 15, 2021Hi Senitra,
Thank you for reaching out and connecting. Additionally, link you for playing along and your kind words. I truly hope that this game was helpful and educational. Moving forward any mobile home related questions you have now or down the road never hesitate to reach out any time. Keep in touch. All the best.
Talk soon,
John
Sharon Brennan
March 6, 2022Great exercise! I thought I knew my mobile homes, not quite lol. I missed when it came spotting the roof over. It was great to learn how to recognize the age and more about the exterior of a mobile home.
Thanks John!
Zee Highsmith
November 12, 2022Hi John,
You just made learning fun!!!🙂 That was a super creative idea and very informative. That exercise built my confidence up more. To be able to drive by and have clearer idea of what I am looking at without having to ask initially, Priceless!!! You are so clever,Thank you. #GreatCoach
John Fedro
November 22, 2022Hi Zee! Thanks so much for reaching out here and following along. Really glad to hear about you learning some things from this old posting. Keep in touch moving forward.
Art Reisinger
September 1, 2024Dude, this was so much fun! Thank you for preparing this. My wife and I had a blast playing this game. We were about 75 to 80% accurate and this definitely helped us to improve our game.
John Fedro
September 12, 2024Hi Art,
Thanks for commenting and playing the game. Great job with that score! You and your wife are almost pros. Moving forward any follow up questions you have never hesitate to reach out any time as usual. All the best.
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