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Personal experience: I bought a miniature mobile home and here are the pros and cons of living in it

A man bought a $140 mobile home in the Los Angeles area, where homes can be worth millions. This means he can afford to own a property in Los Angeles, California with plenty of space, yard, parking and more. Insider.

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“My house cost $140, but in the Eagle Rock area where I live, the average house price is over $000 million,” the man says.

While mobile living may not be the most popular option, there are a few upsides to this lifestyle, as well as one potential downside.

Living in a mobile home has become much more accessible

The man bought his house for $140 at the end of 000 and moved into it in the summer of 2020.

“My parents helped me with a down payment of $30, for which I am very grateful. I also saved an additional $000 to cover moving, furniture and other costs associated with owning a home,” he says.

His mortgage is $864 a month, and he also has a $1100 rent that covers the lot and includes garbage and disposal services.

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“Overall, I'm paying less than $2000 a month to live in a much nicer home than I could ever afford to rent, especially in the competitive Los Angeles market,” he says.

In addition, his property taxes are low, as he rents land and only owns a house. These taxes are estimated at 1% of the value of the home, so they are much cheaper than they might otherwise be.

His house has several bathrooms and other amenities. The house has two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, one of which is ensuite.

“I'm still getting used to the luxury of having my own bathroom,” he says.

The man works from home, so his second bedroom is a dedicated office space.

His mobile home also includes a dishwasher, which he “hasn't had in over a decade,” as well as a washing machine, all of which he bought himself.

“I also have two parking spaces, secure mailboxes and good neighbors,” he says.

The park manager is a fantastic community resource.

His home is part of a community of 30 mobile homes.

“We have a fleet manager who plans events for us and helps with tasks like tracking gas usage,” he says. “She's a gem and she's always been very helpful.” It’s nice to have a dedicated person answering questions and keeping an eye on things and processes.”

In terms of events, there are usually several organized gatherings a year, which are a great opportunity to meet and get to know your neighbors.

“Everyone has space in the park, and we combined our spaces with our neighbor to make a beautiful turf yard. It’s ideal for watching movies outside, hosting events and keeping pets,” says the man.

“Even though Los Angeles is full of amazing parks, trails and open spaces, it's nice to have something a little more secluded,” he adds.

Decorate to your heart's content

“After many years of renting, I really enjoy the opportunity to make my own space my own,” says the man.

“I was never into decorating because when you rent an apartment, you still have to clean everything. But now that I own my space, I'm making bolder decisions, like using wallpaper on accent walls. I like to make the space feel like mine and show people what I’ve done,” he says.

Disadvantage of mobile home

Mobile homes can depreciate.

One of the main disadvantages is that, as a rule, mobile homes do not acquire value over time, like conventional homes. Rather, they depreciate like a new car.

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But according to Lending Tree, some recent data from the US Census Bureau shows that the average cost of mobile homes is increasing across much of the country.

“Since I plan to stay here as long as possible, this information means little to me,” the man said.

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