Hope y’all are having a great day! Have some really cool things coming up I’m super excited to share with you all!

@marye8229

2 жыл бұрын

This is video has great info! I found a mobile home that I want to completely rebuild and wondering what area/state you're in...this mobile home is in NW Florida...I need a good contractor for estimate..please let me know ...if you're not in FL ..do you have any recommendations? Thanks! :)

This is how i am, i simply love mobile homes. Folks look at me like im crazy. I just want a little home on a half acre near the woods. Simple

@heidihogan6611

3 жыл бұрын

🙏👍❤️😘

@luv2BaNana

2 жыл бұрын

Not to mention they normal have minimum, if any, wasted space. Some houses have way too much wasted space... long hallways, etc...

@goochfitness26

2 жыл бұрын

You aren’t crazy I’m living on my friends couch. So a mobile home looks great to me and plus they are small and simple. I could save money for things I want to have or do💯

@lyndza1989

2 жыл бұрын

@@goochfitness26 im buying an older mobile home in a park next week. its 13,500$ owner finance over 10 yrs... maybe not the best deal but great for me! n im excited.. gets me outta an apartment where were paying 900 a month plus lights.. this is a steal n ill own it

@goochfitness26

2 жыл бұрын

@@lyndza1989 that’s awesome I’m happy for you. I’m close to being able to move in and they are definitely more affordable than an apartment. I’ve been searching for a place for awhile and I didn’t want an apartment because of that. I love that you found a place that’s right for you🙏🏼🙏🏼💯

We redid my parents single mobile home from the 1970’s. It’s the perfect size for my mom and everything is super easy to clean since it’s a small size. Honestly I love the large mature trees on her property that you can’t find in the newly built neighborhoods :)

I bought an old property that had a 56ft mobile home on it. I am rebuilding the mobile home now. Replacing the particle board floors. All the wall boards. 1.5" insulation throughout. Ceilings. Removed the tub and building a large, walk in curbless shower. Gutted the kitchen. Replacing all the windows. Replacing the sliding glass door with French doors. Replaced the underlayment. And extended the 2 bedrooms and bathroom out about 3.5ft. I will move in it and finish it up when I make a bedroom liveable. Lol

Great starter home for young people. My daughter is in her 20s and we are keeping the idea of reno a trailer as an option.

Love what you do. I grew up in a single wide and seeing you bring these old trailers back to life is enjoying. Keep the content coming!

I am renovating my mobile home. The cost rack up quickly! However, it’s my blessing...

Thank you for this video! I agree that this is a great option for our older population. I live in a rural area where there are many that need renovation. With the crazy high cost of stick built homes in our area, this is exciting to see. Please keep up the great work on the channel!

I love what u guys are doing. And it help people be home owners this is great I love ur channel

not bad..... 58K on 2 homes, I spent that just on one! replaced all the windows, had to replace all the flooring and carpet, had to upgrade all the electrical, replace the water heater from a 40 to a 50 Gallon..... added a carport, front deck, and had the back stairs rebuilt.... added a complete wired phone, internet and cable system.... and did fencing too! so, you spent a bit.... but can you sell the units now and make your money back?

@TimothyPLivingston

3 жыл бұрын

We did sell them both which I am happy about not it’s all about trimming the fat and learning where to cut costs yet add value

The mobile home I used to have I got that renovated. I got the windows replaced, I got the bathroom drywalled, got the blumbing redone. The sinks replaced, new counter and they made a peaked roof built all around the outside vinyl siding they installed it on the outside. When I first moved in it had the yellow sink and appliances I got the appliances replaced as well. It was a 1978 the same age as me.

This was quite informative. I live in a mobile home and it needs repairs so now I have a better idea of the cost involved. I would have to pay someone to do this for me cause I am not able to do it myself. It doesn't need a lot of work but it could be costly and I don't have the knowledge to do it myself. Thank you for this information.

@luv2BaNana

2 жыл бұрын

Look for reputable contractors and many would likely do it as a side job (weekends) and give you a better labor price.... just make sure they are reputable.

We were thinking about gutting our mobile home down to the studs, adding an addition and rebuilding. Some are saying it’s like throwing good money after bad. We need to talk with an expert about this, but they are hard to find. Could you please respond back and direct us to someone or speak with us personally? We really need some sound advise. Thank you.

Many people sneer at mobile homes but they are little gems. No way would a mobile home go for $60k in the upper midwest. Double that at the very least on a half acre nice sized homes and very practical for many situations.

This was pretty good. I am almost finished with my first remodeling of a mobile home that had to be taken completely down. Lol so now it is an awesome home. It's will be a rental property, but this is my new love. It does cost money, bit I have learned alot.

Good video. Thank you and you did a great job on the homes! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Wow!! you did a fantastic remodel,, that mobile is ADORABLE! ! I love the siding you picked out, adds so much character to the home.

@TimothyPLivingston

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great video. Thanks for the transparency and numbers breakdown. Im trying to get a sense of what a full remodel looks like for a park!

Less House More Home! Many wealthy people realize the value of mobile homes in later life dumping their monstrosities homes.low maintenance can still plant some flowers. My opinion the best 70s homes are Victorian, Redman,Shultz an old Broadmoor is ok framed right but cheap paneling these homes are in NW ohio Indiana., Michigan areas. Always do your own title work its virtual free at local courthouse

I paid $10,000 for my 2002 Dutch home. 2bed/2bath. Best deal I’ve found. Doesn’t include moving. I love mobile homes!

How about showing the whole progress as you go? Would like to see it

You did an awesome job! And you're right, not everybody is in the financial position to put that kind of money down, and then have a pretty big monthly payment to boot. I would also think that the park has some spots that are pretty much fixed in size, so it's not like you'll just pull that one out and put in something new. That was pretty small and looked to be backed up to a property line. Good job and good for you for taking it on and providing someone with a new home. No matter the size.

I have done many renovations on many mobile homes. Theirs tricks so you can save money abs make them look stunning ❤️ many ways to work with mobile homes. Sell note, finance yourself , sell with a bank etc..,, love them sooo much !!! ❤️

Awesome job its a great starter home for a young couple that don't have a huge bank account or someone on ssi or ssd and just can't afford a big monthly bill

Congratulations... yes it is a live and learn experience. 15 years ago I acquired three mobile homes, didn't renovate them as much as you did. Times were different, sold them sold them for a profit not as large as yours. Took some money and put it down on a six Plex.

it was very interesting thanks for going over that

Thank you Timothy for your hard work and information !

Thanks for sharing! I appreciate your honesty! If you learn, every trailer will make you more money assuming the sales market stays about the same.

Here I am again....I am looking to repair my metal roof and the ceiling replaced in my other bedroom . I have updated every room but the other bedroom and want to expand onto my lot tp add a master bath and bedroom. it is hard to find "Reputable: People" to do these updates..... I have the money but no one is honest and fair in this line of mobile home renovations or repair. I really need some advice or help in this matter. You are the only one who seems to know what they are doing when renovating these older mobile homes that we call Home :) Thank You :)

I love what your doing. Not everyone has money. Keep up the good work.

thank you for this; I have a 1977 Fleetwood 14x75, I'm weighing whether to demo it or renovate. Roof is good, I'm worried about the old pvc plumbing, electric, mostly. This video helped me be more informed 🙂

Great info! Keep sharing

I’ve been considering time/costs to rebuild my mom’s. Thank you for making this vid with the rundown and costs. 🙏🏻

Great Vid! Thanks! 👍

Timothy, I bought a double wide mobile home on 10 acres on Maryland for 49k. I would love to send you pictures of it. It needs the foundation repaired, and all new floors down to the subflooring. Thank you for reading and your inspiration. Blessings Woody

I'm glad it was gutted. So what if it has used appliances, at least u know everything else was done right.

Very useful. Thanks for sharing. Saludos!!!

$58,000 for the average manufactured home in 2021 is crazy cheap! I was assuming minimum $80,000 base price, but I’m not an expert on manufactured housing. The average price you stated ($58k) is good news, depending on the region of the country one lives in.

I had property, lived elsewhere, my son put a doublewide on it as a rental. 3 years later i bought it. Debt free. Doing work on it slowly. Renters aren't all nice to your homes. But it's so worth it.

Thank you so much ,,I would love to see the result of the renovation

Nice job!!

The number one thing is Finding the Right ones. Labor can be reduced if you know how to do the work (as I do) hire helpers and maybe one Experienced worker. Lowes also installs some things which could save you time while they are taking care of that you can be doing other things. Plus Take some courses to also save on plumbing, electrical, sheetrock, vinyl siding, tile. And of course the internet

@robinsessoms7428

3 жыл бұрын

Kitchens and bathrooms are the most expensive. But you can resell without Appliances. Electrical can be just retracing the wiring and do it yourself. Plumbing can be done the same way. Research the cost of materials (remember your selling this it isn't gonna be yours) There are nice stuff that's cheaper than other products not only cost wise but Laber wise. I know how you feel I used to Flip House's that first one you always overspend. Also if you plan on doing this for awhile you might consider finding you an old truck to save or make money in set-up and moving expenses. That can go in your pocket or someone else's

I've been given a mobile home and don't know if it's worth it because it's old. But I will be moving to Eastern Kentucky and I do qualify for a $20,000 loan. It is 660 ft. Two bedroom one bath single wide. People just moved out of it so it is livable but not up to my standards. I just wonder if it can be completely done for that I don't even care if I don't have a actual floor and I just have to walk around on the subfloor for a little bit and put a stain on it cuz apparently that's what people around there do I just need to know that the bones and the meat are good. Cosmetic s*** can come later. Labor will be done by us and family members. My in-laws are into construction they know how to do plumbing floors framing etc. I may actually have to get an electrician which I'm sure through family we can find one that would be decent priced. But this is daunting because I don't know what to do. I don't want to move into a money pit that I already sank 20 grand into and then the damn thing falls apart. But I kind of look at it like buying an old car and rebuilding it. Take something that's worthless or worth $1,000 and you can make it worth $50,000 I'm not looking to resell though. I just want a place that I can call home. Appliances are already provided by my sister-in-law I got a new stove a new fridge because hers are only a couple years old and she's getting new and washer and dryer also provided. I would prefer to live in a tiny home that's what I've wanted for the last few years.

Thanks. Maybe I will start my own videos. We are renovating a three bedroom two bath single wide. Spent 20,000 on it. Will put at least 20,000 of work into it. New roof, new plumbing. Both bathrooms had to be completely gutted, the floor replaced from water damage. There was water damage inside of the house so dealing with replacing some moldy walls.

Thank you

Recently found this channel. Very interesting. I have lived in mine for 20 years now and it sure can use some work. Is it worth it to do it room by room, especially the bathroom

Great content

They look good for sure....as long as you make money.....I think it’s a neat idea!

If you sell your huge stick built home waaay out in the suburbs when you are over 60 and the kids all moved out of state, it's nice to live in a small community near big city stores & restaurants, with a social room for meeting friends, arts & crafts, sing a longs, and senior meals. Buses are better when you can't drive anymore.

is there certain weight to factor in for new materials when remodeling? it seems like if i put wood siding on a MH it would be too heavy. How can i figure out the max weight it could handle?

Well oho! Y'all don't live in the South! A mobile home in the South fetches a good $50,000 up to $70,000 even for a single wide. As long as it's 100% renovated with all new appliances and remodeled bathrooms and kitchens. New roof. New air conditioner. New siding. All new. It can be 💯% remodeled for around $20,000. Mobile home that I own was $25,000 cash when bought. When it's all done said and done I'll have put another $20,000 into it. I plan to sell it for $70,000. Which is only $10,000 less than a brand new home. Because it has everything a brand new home has. What you mentioned with the appliances is super smart. I just picked up a fridge for it for only $100 and it's a double door brand new fridge!

Great vedio

So because of the added weight of the 2x4s did you have to shore up the floor support at all?

Did you rewire the whole mobile home? I need electric wire done in my 1985 ..but I don't know what wire to get or if I should do it myself to save or pay a professional to do the labor

I have a 14 X 70 with bad floors in a coop park. I only recently put on a metal roof, and now I'm thinking of replacement with a brand new. A couple problems I think I will have is they seem to be all electric in the reviews I'm watching. Thats OK if it has a solar roof, but I have been told there is a problem with mobile homes and solar panels. Is it still a problem if it is planned before construction? Right now I have oil heat and a propane stove and water heater. I would also like to look into an ON DEMAND water heater. I have watched a bunch of reviews here today and see some nice showers. Low step in with a seat that I like. I haven't seen one walk in tub? I'm a little surprised, but not completely. I think they should be prepared for in construction too. They drain fast, but they fill slow. I'm single and getting older, not retired yet but want a place I can live in for the rest of my life. My home now is paid for, but I'm getting sick of standing on the floor joists in spots. A new home would also get me new windows, not sliders and crank outs.

I retired early (age 48) and my GF and I bought a piece of property in New Mexico and then found a "Junk" 16x80 mobile home for $500 and cut it in half and making 2 tiny houses out of them. One half is going to be our house and the other half will be a place for our kids when they come visit. Were using all recycled materials. We bought a full set of cabinets, an 8' lower and a 4 double uppers at a garage for $25, after another $10 for kitchen/bathroom paint and noone will ever know they aren't new and we have $35 in them. Our bathtub, sinks (Kitchen and Bathroom) and toilet we bought at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and once again.... after a couple coats of new porcelain paint they will be like new and noone will know. Our Refrigerator was also used, I paid $15 for a 1950's fridge on Facebook marketplace and put a new compressor in it, cost me $82 for the compressor, and another $10 for 2 cans of Rustoleum epoxy paint from Wal-Mart. Both countertops are going to be homemade butcher block we saved over from when we gutted the mobile home so it didn't cost us anything but the time it took to gut and cut up the wood and wood glue putting it together. Were going to do the same thing for the guest house also. Were doing everything ourselves also and were using spray foam insulation which is the same price as roll insulation if you do it yourself. We have 10K budgeted for both of them, 20k combined, we don't have to worry about dumpster fees because we just threw all of what we weren;t keeping that came out of the house and burned it.

Well said! Do you really think vinyl plank flooring is waterproof long term?

Thank God I have construction and handyman experience. I noticed you redid the frame. Do you have any videos about storm wind tolerance?

Thank you so much for all your honest answers it's very much appreciated where are you located I'm thinking about relocating to the state of Delaware

@TimothyPLivingston

3 жыл бұрын

Near Dover

Thanks for sharing, I have a 1975,single wide trailer my husband left me, I really need help with remodeling or just selling it, ppl say it's still in great condition

him: "in a word, a lot" me: that's two words

Mobile homes are affordable housing and many people can’t afford 150,000 to 350,000 For an average home

This is video has great info! I found a mobile home that I want to completely rebuild and wondering what area/state you're in...this mobile home is in NW Florida...I need a good contractor for estimate..please let me know ...if you're not in FL ..do you have any recommendations? Thanks! :)

We got screwed on our remodel of our mobile home 😡 23,000 and they didn't even finish

It is a used mobile home (although it is more new now). Usually you leave appliances there when you sell your home so used, clean appliances seem fine to me. You always need more cabinets in small homes, and other handy storing places.

@TheREALOC1972

2 жыл бұрын

and you wouldn't believe what fresh coat of epoxy paint will do for used appliances. I bought a 1950's refriderator and put a new compressor in it, cost me $82 for the compressor, and then spent $10 on a couple cans of black epoxy paint and sandblasted and painted the handle with some VHT Burnt Copper Auto Engine paint and it looks brand new. The reason I used engine paint is because it's oil, rust resistant don't have to worry about the oils in foods and grease breaking down the paint.

My daughter needs a renovation shes disabled and has a child at home, and of course it's paid for and in Florida to buy and get home owners insurance is outrageous she can't afford that and in Florida just doubled and tripled home owners insurance

**** IMPORTANT ***** My wife and I are getting ready to start renovating mobile homes and selling them and I have a question. When you sell the trailer when they move the trailer to their land do you do the hook ups or do you let the new homeowners do to their own hook ups?

🔥🔥😍

Hello, I have been watching your new mobiles tour for ideas. Today I saw this one. I own a 1983 REX by Bendex Redman homes. I own the land. The layout is fine. But, when it was set up (used) it was not done right, was not correctly supported by the cinder blocks. I jave been told it has no support 4 ft of each end is sitting on the frame. Power CO provided belly blow insulation as I am extremely low income, 70 yrs old & have had cancer 4 times. So..how can anyone see the frame to look for bends, breaks? It will need new framing in places on exterior and interior walls. Floors do have some soft spots. And I would like a roof over. I do not need sinks, tubs, or cabinets, just new doors on them. BUT, where oh where do I begin? Removing the belly blow to examine the frame, but how does one do that? I need to fix it before it breaks yet know I can't trust just anyone. Any advice would be so appreciated, I feel like I know you & Jenn. I would trust what you say. Thank you for reading this.

Can I purchase a mobile home from a Mobile Park site like that and have it moved to my property? How can I go about buying a used one once I purchase my property?

If, your all the way to the studs, have you ever thought about the type of insulation where it's foil on both sides? That way, the sun can't heat up the tin can, and it also keeps the cool or warm air in, at in what season it's outside. My home has two roofs, and insulated between. Have a lot of ideas, but not enough people to do the labor, since I can't do it. Good video, though. TT04, 2/26/2021

Can it still move and did you have to get it inspected

Did you only use one mini split in this unit?

Just to add I sold it and bought a house for cheaper than what my mobile cost. I moved to an area where houses are cheaper. The mobile homes where I came from are a lot more than what the ones you are showing cost. I do live in Canada and it is more expensive here too. Mobile homes are 200,000 mine was listed for that.

My question is, if inside is redone different and a completely new floorplan is done, does wiring need to be done by a professional and does an inspection have to be done for code checking?

@aurora571000

Жыл бұрын

Depends on state law

where can i get awnings painted?

It’s cheaper than paying $300 -$400 for houses that was $200k a year ago lol

Where are you located at? Do you do remodeling work as a contractor? Are you looking for area's to do more flips in?

If you are a pretty good DIY’er would buying a shell/shed and doing it your self be cheaper if you still needed a electrician to do the wiring?

@TimothyPLivingston

3 жыл бұрын

If I was a good diy’er maybe but not a title I claim so 🤷‍♂️

I don’t think people need to know how much you spent on every item the look says it all. Give a ball park figure on your expenses. When you r in business overheads can bleed you dry. Only your tax man has a right to know it all. Love your work.

I’ve been trying to find a contractor to do our remodeling we have a few things that needs to be done any help

Interested in the Mr. Clean mini split heat pump for small cabin. Another issue with 2"x2" framing (boards "crisscrossed" rather than usual framing) is there is room for critters to roam freely through the walls once they get in. Good you replaced that framing. Have been looking at RV living vids and rebuilds. If you redo those, please post vids on those, too. Do you shop Habitat for Humanity or donate removed items to them? Did you save that funky pressed metal "sun" sculpture from one of those earlier vids -- the one with two sets of steps on one side?

30 thou in a mobile home reno can be much cheaper than spending hundreds of thousands more on stick built.

hi, timothy, i was wondering why it took 4 months to remodel 1 mobile home ?, does it really take that long ?

What about add on to a mobile home

So can we buy used mobile home

Excellent job, not sure where you are but that is very inexpensive for a rebuild.

@TimothyPLivingston

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wilma I was a little embarrassed to make this video because I felt we over spent

Where can I learn to frame, install floors, install windows, install and build cabinets etc. so I can fix up a mobile home? I have very little carpenter experience.

@ronm3380

Жыл бұрын

Watch KZread videos. Expect to make mistakes. There is a certain amount of waste that is $$. Still cheaper than paying someone else.

That is not cheap getting appliances for the home. At least there was something there and if the person or people who bought it want to upgrade their choice.

You didn't even mention drywall

Where are you located?

Where are you from? I heard there is someone in my Moms' town (Redding Ca) that does this any chance youy know who that is? A very LONG shot I know

I would like to renovate a group of single wides in michigan. Do you know of anyone that would be a good partner/contractor in these projects?

Hey bro I want to reach out to you and ask for some help I have gotten myself into a situation to opportunity and it exactly that I'm working on a trailer that was willed to a friend of mine that has no mechanical skills I'm a jack-of-all-trades but a master of none but I everything that needs to be done I have dabbled in it in one way or another over 21 years I have very specific questions and the first one is when do I make the decision on replacing the wood I need to know what level is acceptable this young man wants me to do it as cheaply as possible and what he's saying is kind of insane in my mind you can't just bathe everything and kills can I how much should I charge him he wants to trade rent for labor and I don't know how to go about coming up with any kind of idea how much your help would be very grateful

The finished inside would have been nice to see.....

@TimothyPLivingston

3 жыл бұрын

I have a before and after video of both of them

Do you sell vintage moblie homes...i'm looking for a moblie home to be moved to oklahoma

@TimothyPLivingston

3 жыл бұрын

No I’m out of Delaware

Do u work in Sacromento area

No pictures or tours???

I could never afford that

You can buy a new single wide for 30,000

@carolkitchen200

3 жыл бұрын

Where?