Mobile Home Rentals - A Great Investment
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Mobile Home Rentals: A Smart Investment Choice
Overview
Mobile home rentals are often the unsung heroes of real estate, consistently proving to be profitable and offering significant cash flow opportunities.
The Advantage of Mobile Home Rentals
Let’s set aside common misconceptions and focus on the financial benefits. Take, for instance, a typical two-bedroom house in our town. It costs around $130,000 and rents for $800 per month. In contrast, a mobile home valued at $50,000 can earn $500 per month in rent. Clearly, mobile homes offer a more attractive cash-on-cash return.
Despite the common belief that mobile homes lose value, this isn’t true when they are situated on owned land rather than rented lots. My personal experience speaks volumes: I purchased my first mobile home for $19,000 and sold it for $45,000 after fourteen years.
While house rentals often lead to negative cash flow, mobile home rentals usually generate positive income. Many investors tend to favor houses, thinking they gain equity faster, but that’s not necessarily true?"except during periods of rapid appreciation.
Building Equity with Mobile Home Rentals
Consider this scenario: You buy a house for $120,000 with a $20,000 down payment, taking out a $100,000 mortgage at 6% interest over 30 years. Your monthly payment is $599.60, with just $99.60 going toward equity in the first month.
Now, consider a mobile home purchase: You borrow $30,000 at 8% interest, amortized over 10 years. Your monthly payment is $363.99, with $163.99 going toward equity initially. Though mobile homes might appreciate more slowly, the faster loan payoff compensates for this. You pay less monthly, enjoy positive cash flow, and build equity more efficiently. Don’t expect a real estate agent to highlight these benefits.
Cash Flow with Mobile Homes
Using our earlier example, owning a typical house might result in a $150 monthly loss after expenses like taxes and maintenance. Meanwhile, a mobile home generates positive cash flow. After the loan is fully paid off in ten years, the cash flow significantly increases.
Maintaining mobile homes is also cost-effective. For example, replacing a furnace in one of my rentals cost $1,200?"considerably less than in larger homes. Roof maintenance is cheaper too, with tarred roofs costing around $200 compared to $5,000 for re-shingling a traditional roof. Moreover, property taxes and insurance are generally lower.
Conclusion
With $20,000, you could acquire two mobile homes with $10,000 down on each, or even four with $5,000 each, instead of a single negative-cash-flow house. In our town, two savvy investors have amassed millions in equity through mobile homes, enjoying consistent cash flow. Meanwhile, others struggle to profit from their conventional rentals.
When considering a real estate investment, give mobile home rentals the attention they deserve. They might just be the perfect addition to your portfolio.
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