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The much-maligned mobile home is actually an amazingly versatile housing option. It has allowed millions of people to own their own homes at a minimal...

So you’re looking into the concept of investing in mobile homes to make a high rate of return on your money. There’s no question that the demand for affordable housing is definitely working in your favor. But should you rent or sell those homes? That’s a great question, and one worthy of some discussion before you decide.

Some of the best deals on used mobile homes can be obtained by buying them as bank repossessions – also known as “repos”. These are homes that were purchased and lived in, and then the buyer defaulted on their payments to the bank, and the bank foreclosed on the home and now offers it for re-sale. Repo homes allow you to buy a newer home for a low price.

You win or lose, when buying a mobile home, on the front end -- how good a deal you get. So to make a good purchase, it’s important that you know what to avoid as much as what to seek out. So here’s a list of what you want to avoid when buying a used mobile home.

One of the biggest design developments in mobile homes is the invention of the double-wide. But the double-wide is not always the right kind of home – you have to analyze whether or not it’s going to meet your goals. So let’s take a look at what the primary considerations are in making that decision.

Being a good shopper is a virtue. But, to get a good price, you have to look through a lot of inventory to find that one great deal. When we say “cheap”, we are talking about buying it for less than its actual value, not buying a home of poor condition. So how do you find enough cheap mobile homes for sale to find that diamond in the rough? Here are some suggestions.

So you’re selling a used mobile home. Do you hire a broker? Do you do it yourself? How do you find a buyer? In today’s world, selling a mobile home on your own is not that hard, if you know the correct steps.

Just as important as knowing how to buy a mobile home correctly, is knowing how to sell one. There is indeed an art to maximizing value and minimizing time spent on the market. A little time and cost on the front end will yield big dividends in terms of the money you will realize upon sale.

A common issue with any mobile home buyer is “should I buy new or used mobile home?” There is no right or wrong answer. However, it is important that you know the facts, so that you can make an educated decision that is the right one for you and your family.

There are many reasons to buy a manufactured home, but here are the Top 10 of those reasons. As you can see, a manufactured home makes a smart choice in today’s market.