Fabulous job! We need more people like you to show folks how it’s done. There are lots of elderly looking for one level affordable homes. Thanks for tour!
I'm living in mine it's 23 yrs old an had the original carpet n walls OMG I got a lot of work I bought it off of a hoarder it's a massive 3 bedroom 3 bath I bought it for $500
lucky i got mine from an old lady, all i had to fix was a small piece of flooring to even it out for new carpet, other than that everything else being working fine and since im a minimilist it looks way bigger than what nit actually is
From a landlords point of view... A lot of comments talk about how I should have spent more money making it a much nicer home.. Yes i could have put in tile flooring granite counter tops sky lights all new windows new bath tub, But that would make for a poor investment I could have spent another $10,000.00 but our market at the moment will only allow me to rent this for $450.00 a month. And spending another $10,000.00 would not have changed that fact... and the couple that rent it is happy with there home... and that's what is most important .
I think it looks very nice!! Great job! I really enjoy this. I wish I could live there, I love mobile homes. I have lived in houses, apartments, efficiency apartments and trailer and my most favorite place to live, is a trailer.
you did absolutely right by not adding tile in a mobile home. It would turn into a cracked mess. You did excellent work! It is a rent home people. People love in rent homes temporarily most of the time and so its different than living in it permanently and spending the money. on making it your personal dream home
Thank you!!!! I'm in the process of doing this to an old, old, decrepit mobile home, and I've been feeling a little overwhelmed, almost thought it can't be done....you did an amazing job and have re-energized and inspired me! Thank you. It looks wonderful, great job.
I've got a 1979 3 bedroom 1 and a half bath mobile home that I paid 5,000 for. Someone had obviously attempted to spruce it up because it's got nice paint in most of the rooms and the main bathroom had been redone albeit badly but it looks nice at least. I think regardless of the fact that it still needs minor structural and electrical work we got a hell of a deal. Only pay $225 lot rent.
We did the same thing with a 1977 mobile home, but we installed half inch drywall. MAdea huge difference! For under $2k more, it looks like a regular home inside.
I want to thank you. I have an opportunity to purchase a 1985 Fleetwood mobile home on 2.04 acres of land. I have the skills (trained for it in technical college) to do all the maintenance on the home. It is only about 10 miles from where I live. Your video has shown me that I can take this apparent lump of coal and turn it into a diamond. I should be able to rent it for 2 times the cost I am getting for it. Thank you for helping give me the confidence to tackle this and build for my future. Thank you so much.
i found one for 4000 and i think i will do it..grew up remodeling with my dad so most of it i can do with his help..plus i live in rural texas where mobile homes are popular
@Green Acre Homestead Imagine bumping into you here in the past!!😄 Still working on our remodel and always looking for great ideas!! As you, I love the transition of carpet to vinyl! Great touch and very eye appealing!
Expanding my skill trade has been key to building wealth. Quality folks sharing on RU-vid has earned me solid value while working on my properties. I'm near end installing new HVAC air flow map duct system. Rats tore and water damage tore everything up, but now like new with 220% higher value of my 2010 purchase price + $50k and my 6 month rebuilding labor.
Property I speak of is a '96 MH on private gated acreage with huge 4 car garage in Sacramento. Owning land is the way to enjoy full value of MH homes. Renting tiny lot has too many restrictions, but is low cost MH living that meets needs of many.
Kevin Caudill All that work and you left that green tub in the maters, Lowe's sells tub and tile paint. You could have painted it white for about $70. Yes it peels, just reprint it every time the tenants move out.
Beautiful! I love the curved configuration where the vinyl & carpet meet. And I love, love, love the striped carpet. I can just imagine how clean-smelling it is. Thanks for saving the green tub, too. Everyone should get to bathe in a green tub at least once in their lifetime. 🥰
What a great renovation. It makes me happy to see a structure like this get saved instead of demolished. Now someone will have a beautiful, functional home. Our small channel supports your small channel. Keep up the great work!
Wow! Looks great and your investment will really pay off! Not sure what area you're in but the area we live in, 6 years ago was about the same rental price you quoted on your video. Now, the same mobile home in our area rents for $1000.00 to $1500.00 a month, based on mobile home park or private lot! Congrats on investment and wise choices!
I am going to be in the process of buying a mobile home soon. I really like watching these makeover videos I think it's inspiring me to post some videos my own on what making over a mobile home look like.
Throughout watching, I just kept hearing myself say, "I could do that". Now, I'm going to do it. I'll report back here in 6 months with my results. Thanks for the inspiration, Kevin.
Thanks for watching, no mater what your attempting to do there is most likely a you-tube video about it. document as u go along with video or pictures. Sweat Equity is a great money saver ..
I'm amazed at the confidence in your voice...I'd have run away screaming from something like this. Currently interested in a 'handyman special', but naturally am wondering about the whole process.
Dude, very nice work. I'm Darreld, I just picked up a 1988 24x52 modular on Craig's list for ya...... Free. I will be moving her and fixing. It is structure perfect. All mechanical is in good condition. Your reface is excellent ammo. My wife was questioning my bite on this . Showed her what can happen. Don't know why, I'm a tricking finish carpenter. Not sure she understands what that means. So I'll show her. Nice job man.
Great video! Thank you so much. I'm getting ready to do a lot of the same to a mobile home I am about to purchase. I'm getting a 1974 14X70 Holly/Park that needs some work, not nearly as much as this one mostly kitchen work and carpet replacement. But this looks very promising for me! Thanks for sharing :)
Yinz did a great job!! Rent there is really cheap. I own my trailer but rent the land for $250.00 not in a trailer. Before we moved our lot rent was $400.00 in a trailer court. I wish lot rent was cheap like that in PA. But, I can't believe the before and after pictures. It doesn't look like a 1972 trailer. Awesome job!
@Julian#1 Idk about The farm life but I been working on my 1972 single wide/homestead for a year and it's still getting there but if you want it all done right it takes time and when you try to save the most money you take time to do the research so you can DIY.
I really like that you did enough improvements but yet kept the price affordable in rent. Most try to overdo the reno then price it out of decent price range.
It is amazing what a little hard work will accomplish, my husband and I have done this many times over the year's, we do all the work ourselves, getting a little harder now that we are in our 60's.
Perfecto, es fácil mostrar algo nuevo de fábrica, pero aquí has remodelado una cuando todo era diferente ....... Felicidades, espero que disfrutes la casa muchos años más
I give you props Kevin, what you did with only $3k is amazing. I hope your renters will appreciate and take care of it. (those before photos were scary) In the end though, all it takes is vision ... that and knowing the right suppliers. Thumbs up and thanks.
We have bought properties so bad inside the the realtor would stay outside would not dare walk inside because it was so bad.. But those make the best rentals after cleaned up and fixed up.
My Husband and I are buying a Single wide for $12,000 in California , Its a Fixer upper , I am Very Thankful that We will not have $3,000 Monthly payments for 30 years, NO Debt . GOD IS GOOD
That's great news big houses are over rated you just have to fill them up with stuff you don't really need. We live in a 350 square foot motor home 6 months out of the year.
When I was a newlywed in the mid 80's I loved MH's so much I'd go shopping for them ( I did know my husband would probably never buy me one tho ) and I walked into one dealership and the sales office trailer was so wonderful I wanted that one. I can't even describe it and when I asked can I get this model they said No this is a '78. My uncles brother worked at that very dealership thank God he didn't recognize me since I wasn't buying. I'm newly retired now and if I ever moved to Central or South Florida I'd get one in a hot second. Our town won't allow in town parks now so it's either country living on land or run down county parks. Sad.
The main problem with mobile homes, correct me if I'm wrong, is that they are depreciating assets. I guess if they are cheap enough they make sense for the monthly cash flow but in the end they aren't worth anything. Nice job on the fix up and looks like you made smart decisions with the remodel!
Kevin Caudill, are you for hire? Lol...we are getting our '74 back, and the woman who lived in it tore it up! Kicked walls in, pulled wiring out, smashed the toilet with a cinder block, stuck chairs in the ceiling and walls...
Can't believe you kept that bathtub! And I'm not sure how that stripped rug will work with most people's furniture. But you cleaned it up well, I'm sure you probably just need a woman's perspective next time.
Here in Maine you can't sell or move a mobile home built before 1977.That's when HUD started regulating how they were built. Older units are a considered a fire trap.
Wow dude, great job, The only thing I don't like is the living room carpet. I would have put the same flooring in both rooms, living room and kitchen. Great job tho.
I like how you take a mobile home and make it look new BUT put a ceiling fan that looks like it was from 1972 and the stove? I understand the thought of going cheap BUT WOW!
"it was on sale" that's not a lot of carpet... how much money did you actually save? 50 bucks? as a landlord myself "it was on sale" isn't reason enough to make bad decisions.
There are SEVERAL things that need to be fixed in this reno. While the vinyl tile in the kitches is good, the carpet in the living room just destroys it. There are still problems with the walls, and that bathroom needs all the help it can get. I would have done things way differently. That old green tub would be gone or painted over, and the walls finished. Still needs work.
Yes i could have spent another $2000.00 or $3000.00 dollars but the rent would be the same of $450.00 per month, Besides the older lady that moved in just loves the carpet. She gets government assistance and it is fully inspected before they start cutting a check to me.
My mom gave me a 1972 fleetwood mobile home. I have been told it is not worth fixing a trailer that old, because they come with their own troubles. To me it needs the two new bathrooms redone and a new kitchen.
good job, didn't catch where you are located, but here in mass, that would rent for maybe $800-$900 per month... it's dang expensive up here, lot rents run $375 to $450 average, some higher... just depends
This is pretty nice. I'm a single guy who will NEVER marry, so why the hell am I throwing over a thousand dollars a month away to my landlord to live in an apartment??? I gotta do some research into getting a trailer!
