Cash For Trailer Trash

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Earn Cash For Your Trailer Trash

Earn Cash for Trailer Trash

Yes it’s true. Our Company will pay you thousands of dollars for that old coach, trailer, mobile home. We will even remove it for free. We are a licensed general contractor located in Orange County Ca. and our specialty is mobile homes. We remove the old trailer from the site and we can prepare the lot for a brand new home. We will even design and build a brand new manufactured home, deliver it to the empty space and set it up.

Alot of people wonder why we would pay cash for an old mobile home. Well, we have a few options. We can send them to mexico where they are refurbished and rented as vacation homes or we can send them to mobile home parks across the country where empty spaces need a home. Once the home is delivered to a different mobile home park, it can be remodeled and sold. This  is an affordable way for mobile home park owners to start earning space rent on previously empty spaces.

One of the coolest parts about owning a mobile home is the fact that you can pullout the old home and install a new home whenever you want. That’s actually what the owner of our company did on his own personal home. He bought an old coach right by the beach in Huntington Beach Ca for approximately $16,000 and lived in it for one year with his wife and 3 kids. After a year of planning and approvals, he delivered a brand new two manufactured home with a third story ocean view deck. Now a  home that was 1100 sf, is now a 2200 sf home with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, steps from the ocean.

Many people are starting to see the advantage of owning a mobile home or manufactured home, especially baby boomers. They own these beatuful homes where they raised their kids and family. Now that the kids are all moved out, graduated college and married, these homes are simply too much too handle for the baby boomer couple. So what many baby boomers are doing is selling. They are selling and cashing in on the massive equity earned in their home. For example, they may sell for $750,000 cash here in Southern California and turn around, buy an old pullout mobile home, then use that beautiful empty space in a prime location to install a brand new manufactured home to suit their needs.

The new manufactured homes are night and day from the old trailers that were licensed by the dmv. These new manufactured homes are built to the same, if not better, standards than  a conventional, stick built home. 2×4 walls, drywall,  quartz counters, hard wood floors, tile showers, frameless shower doors, rooftop decks, concrete patios and porches, 9 ft ceilings, recessed lighting, cauffered ceilings and more! These new manufactured homes can be custom designed and built for less than $200,000. So if you take that equity from the sell of your family home and invest in a manufactured home, the cost may be $200,000 and there may even be a space rent of $1500 per month. But now you have a nest egg of $550,000 to enjoy the rest of your lives in retirement style.

 

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Manufactured Home Removal and Installation

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Did you know our company is a full service General Contractor, capable of Mobile home removal and new manufactured home set up services? It’s True, we have a full team, dedicated to removal of old mobile homes and installation of new custom manufactured homes. Our expertise is is single wide home installation ,double wide manufactured homes, triple wides, roof top deck manufactured homes, two story manufactured homes and two stories with a third story roof top deck. Our team can handle everything on your new home project.

How do you remove an old mobile home?

One of our consultants will need to visit the home site and assess the condition of the old mobile home. We will need to look at the roof, the interior, the under carriage and the outside landscaping and concrete work. We will then assess the time involved to remove old awnings, planters, trees, sheds, concrete, sidewalks and steps. Our mobile home consultant will look underneath the home to inspect the condition of old axles and tires as well. Sometimes those have been removed and will need new axles and tires installed before the home can be pulled out. Once that assessment is complete, our consultant will give you a written estimate for the cost to separate the old home into individual chassis, remove the skirting and awnings and haul away the home. Sometimes you can get paid for the old home and send it to mexico where it can be repurposed.

What happens after the old mobile home is removed?

Once the old mobile home is removed from the lot, it will be necessary to send in a demolition crew with a bobcat and clear everything from the lot. The demolition crew will remove and haul away all old debris from the mobile home lot. The old sheds, driveway, sidewalks, porches, patio enclosures will all be removed and hauled away. The only thing that will remain is the utilities. Once the site is cleared and cleaned, the manufactured home installation team will review the dimensions of the new home that is being installed. They will measure the entire lot and decide where the new home will be installed. at that point they will prepare road base in the area where the new home will be installed. That road base will raise the grade so no water can drain under the new home. Once the road base is installed and compacted, the new home is ready for delivery.

Installing a new manufactured home

Now you are ready for the new manufactured home to be delivered. We handle the process of obtaining all necessary permits and approvals by park management.  Our team will coordinate directly with the mobile home dealer you bought your mobile home from, like Mobile Home Agents, our sister company. We will need to review the purchase agreement and see which factory your new home is being made in. The factory usually takes 8-12 weeks to make the new custom manufactured home. We will also correspond with the transport company who will be delivering the new manufactured home from the factory to the new manufactured home site. Once the home is built at the factory,it is then shipped to the site and our team will arrive that day of delivery to coordinate exactly where the home will be parked.

Set up of your new manufactured home

Now that the manufactured home is delivered, our crew will use rolling jacks to align the two halves and connect them at the floor and roof marriage lines. Once the home is in perfect position, we install all required and approved piers under the home that lock to the chassis. We wil also install the required tie down system at necessary locations around the perimeter of the home. The next step in setting up your new manufactured home is to connect the main utilities to the park, this includes water, gas, waste and electric. Finally its time to close it all up at the roof, the inside drywall, the floor and the skirting. It’s now ready for inspection by the Department of housing Manufacture Home Installation inspector.

Finishing touches

Now that the home is setup and inspected, you will receive a certificate of occupancy from HCD which allows you to move in, but it may still need finishing touches. At this point we can install carport awnings, porches, brickwork, air conditioners, flooring, custom tile shower surrounds, custom countertops, rooftop decks, garages, custom steps and more. There are virtually unlimited options you can do to your new home and the lot. Our team can handle it all. We often have requests for vinyl fencing around the home, custom mobile home sheds, manufactured home garages and built in outdoor barbeques. Once all the construction is complete, you can schedule the movers and get settled in to your new manufactured home and enjoy al lof its amenities.

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The 3-Tier Checklist for Mobile Homes

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Manufactured or Mobile Homes, which are factory built, require inspection on certain levels. These inspections assure that they are built in congruence with the criteria set under HUD federal building codes. Mobile homes are inspected at the factory, once they are brought on site during setup, and while they are being installed (just before the move-in of the residents). The exterior, interior, rating, warranties and utilities of the home are checked to make sure that they are up to the mark and safe to be used.

Here is a checklist that you must have and go through before you select a mobile home to buy or move in:

Exterior

This would include the inspection of roof, railings, paneling and the surroundings of the mobile home. You checklist should include if:

  • The roof has any shingles that are damaged or missing and if the aging has made a marked difference
  • The paneling of the exterior trim are missing
  • There is any water damage
  • The entry and exit doorways and steps are deteriorating
  • The surrounding has anything which may cause damage during high winds; low tree limbs, power line, etc.
  • The home has any extra room or carport that was not in the original floor plan at the time of manufacturing
  • There is any gas tank outside the home which has not been anchored to a concrete foundation

Interior

The interior would include several inspections like the walls and roof for discoloration, the floor for any loose or missing tile or wooden panel; even the carpet being worn out. The plumbing should also be on the checklist along with electrical switches, wiring and circuits. Any other hardware or ceramics set up in the home will need to be checked for aging or damage as well.

Others

The above cover much of the important things required to be checked. The utilities like municipal services, electricity and gas lines, and external propane tank will also be liable to inspection. The checklist should also include warranties by previous owners and manufacturers. These inspections ensure that the home is safe to live in and you are being given a fair deal.

 

 

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What to look for in your mobile home inspection team

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Usually the anticipation around buying a manufactured or mobile home is such that it makes you overlook something very important: its inspection. The mobile home you are about to buy might appear as the best one out there but what should remain your primary concern during the process are the factors you cannot see immediately; such as plumbing, electrical works, wiring and fixtures. It is only when you move in that you start to encounter these very practical problems.

Therefore, it is imperative that you hire a credible manufactured home inspector to come over and conduct a detailed inspection before you close the deal. You can judge how professional and credible the inspector is by looking for the following central factors;

Association with a Relevant Company

The most reliable home inspectors almost always belong to any of the good inspection companies/organizations found in your area. If an inspector works independently even in the presence of such organizations, chances are you are in for some risk and uncertainty.

As a general rule, it is safe to look for an association with a company so that you have a platform to report to in case anything goes wrong.

Experience

This is, without a speck of doubt, the most important aspect. Experience is something you cannot hide neither can it be shown untruthfully. Make sure that the home inspector you intend to hire has some substantial experience with him so that he better reports not just the apparent problem but the prospective ones as well that could show in the near future.

Coverage of Inspection

Before you go gaga over unexpectedly reasonable rates the inspector is offering, do make sure to ask him about the coverage of the inspection in detail. Any of the crucial aspects must not be left out of the inspection such as detailed plumbing and electrical inspection among others. It is not just the apparent problems the inspector must cover but he should ideally dig in deeper and try to look for hidden ones as well.

Time Factor

Don’t go for someone who promises a detailed inspection in an unusually short time. Usually, a detailed inspection takes no less than 2 to 3 hours. Apparently, you might be impressed with someone who claims a quick and thorough inspection, but chances are high that he will overlook quite a few things.

 

 

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4 Compelling Reasons to Hire Manufactured Home Inspection Inc.

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Whether you’re selling a home or buying one, home inspections play a vital role in helping you reach a decision. At Manufactured Home Inspection Inc. We provide comprehensive home inspection services in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange County California.

If you are considering buying or selling a manufactured or moving home in the near future, here are 4 undeniable reasons to get in touch with us.

The Process

We follow procedure as listed in Title 25 – the law that regulates the health and safety prerequisites for the inspection process of manufactured and mobile homes in the state of California. The extensive guidelines ensure we extend quality inspections for each home we commit to.

We don’t just follow the laws and regulations, but also make conscious efforts towards staying abreast with its latest changes and updates. This allows us to put our best foot forwards when inspecting homes.

The Experience

Manufactured Home Inspection Inc. is a family run business that has been serving the residents of southern California for more than 3 decades. We cater to a wide range of clients which include independent home owners, home dealers, and popular names like Bear Flag and Monarch.

We’re Licensed and Insured

We hold a C47 specialty license as General Contractor in California. This automatically makes us adhere to the stringent standards imposed by the legislature. Also, since we are insured, you as our client do not have to worry about coverage for mishaps that may occur on the course of home inspection.

Affordability

We quote competitive prices for our services that are decided based on the custom services you wish to avail. You can obtain an estimated price for your project from us anytime without any additional costs. For a simple home inspection, you have to pay just $250 to avail our services.

That’s not all; we also cater to the home setups, repair and remodeling requests from our clients. It doesn’t matter whether it’s manufactured or moving; new or used – we will set it up, repair or remodel, and inspect it tailored to your specifications.

 

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What is the Life Expectancy of Manufactured Homes?

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Today’s manufactured homes have a life expectancy of 30 to 55 years, depending on the level of maintenance, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Although that maybe a true lifespan estimate, but there are a number of variables other than owner care that will affect how long a mobile home lasts:

  1. The HUD projection was based on today’s standards for mobile home construction. They established a nationwide building code for manufactured homes in 1976, and have ratcheted up the construction standards every few years since then. Newer homes are built to be more windstorm and fire resistant, along with other requirements that make the homes sturdier overall.
  2. While an aging mobile home may still be habitable, there are several downsides to continuing to maintain it. Lack of adequate insulation is one problem. Older mobiles are notorious for high utility bills during the winter heating or sweltering summer seasons. Many have 60 or 100-amp electric panels, which are marginally adequate for today’s higher electric usage. Also, the floor plans often feel cramped by modern standards, with narrow hallways and tiny bathrooms.
  3. The budget models that offered lots of square footage at an amazingly low price when they were originally purchased will not last as long the more expensive, better quality homes. Lower-priced mobile homes can start to show signs of age within 10 years if poorly maintained. To understand how to tell the difference between the several levels of quality of mobile home construction.
  4. The conditions at the homesite also affect the longevity of a manufactured home. If the home is installed over ground that is wet for part of the year or the site is not graded so that rainwater will flow away from the home on all sides and it’s prone to puddling water under the home, then moisture will begin to deteriorate the underside of the home prematurely, especially if the bellyboard has been torn open in places. Homes built during the 1980s with fiber-board siding are especially vulnerable to high moisture. To find out how to avoid the mold and wood rot that result from a wet site or other moisture-intrusion problems.
  5. Remodeling an older mobile home can be a sensible strategy for extending its life, especially if a large part of the budget goes to roofing, siding, insulation, windows, and interior upgrades that will improve both the weather-tightness and livability of the home. For more on remodeling.

In summary, selecting a better quality manufactured home and careful maintenance of both the home and its site are the keys to reaching the 50+ years of longevity for your mobile home that HUD predicts.

For more information about scheduling a home inspection please call us (714) 353-1360 or contact us online 

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10 Very Important Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector

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1. What does your inspection cover?

The inspector should ensure that their inspection and inspection report will meet all applicable requirements in your state if applicable and will comply with a well-recognized standard of practice and code of ethics. You should be able to request and see a copy of these items ahead of time and ask any questions you may have. If there are any areas you want to make sure are inspected, be sure to identify them upfront.

2. How long have you been practicing in the home inspection profession and how many inspections have you completed?

The inspector should be able to provide his or her history in the profession and perhaps even a few names as referrals. Newer inspectors can be very qualified, and many work with a partner or have access to more experienced inspectors to assist them in the inspection.

3. Are you specifically experienced in residential inspection?

Related experience in construction or engineering is helpful, but is no substitute for training and experience in the unique discipline of home inspection. If the inspection is for a commercial property, then this should be asked about as well.

4. Do you offer to do repairs or improvements based on the inspection?

Some inspector associations and state regulations allow the inspector to perform repair work on problems uncovered in the inspection. Other associations and regulations strictly forbid this as a conflict of interest.

5. How long will the inspection take?

The average on-site inspection time for a single inspector is two to three hours for a typical single-family house; anything significantly less may not be enough time to perform a thorough inspection. Additional inspectors may be brought in for very large properties and buildings.

6. How much will it cost?

Costs vary dramatically, depending on the region, size and age of the house, scope of services and other factors. A typical range might be $300-$500, but consider the value of the home inspection in terms of the investment being made. Cost does not necessarily reflect quality.

7. What type of inspection report do you provide and how long will it take to receive the report?

Ask to see samples and determine whether or not you can understand the inspector’s reporting style and if the time parameters fulfill your needs. Most inspectors provide their full report within 24 hours of the inspection.

8. Will I be able to attend the inspection?

This is a valuable educational opportunity, and an inspector’s refusal to allow this should raise a red flag. Never pass up this opportunity to see your prospective home through the eyes of an expert.

9. Do you maintain membership in a professional home inspector association?

There are many state and national associations for home inspectors. Request to see their membership ID, and perform whatever due diligence you deem appropriate.

10. Do you participate in continuing education programs to keep your expertise up to date?

One can never know it all, and the inspector’s commitment to continuing education is a good measure of his or her professionalism and service to the consumer. This is especially important in cases where the home is much older or includes unique elements requiring additional or updated training.

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Mobile Home and Manufactured Home Repairs

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When you are planning to buy a mobile home or manufactured home, it is Highly recommended that you get a Health and safety Inspection before closing escrow. From the outward appearance, the used mobile home or manufactured home you are buying, may appear perfectly fine. The problem is, what you can’t see.

I have many examples of new home owners that decided not to have an inspection, only to discover shortly after moving in that they need all new plumbing or they need a new roof. These type of repairs can add up to thousands of dollars. To replumb an entire mobile home can cost anywhere form $2500 to $6000 depending on who you ask. A new roof can be just as expensive, if not more. These unseen items are exactly why you want a professional mobile home/ manufactured home inspector to take a look before making that final decision.

So what happens after you received a home inspection and there is a long list of repairs to be made? Who pays for these repairs and how much will the repairs cost? Well, that is exactly why more buyers and sellers choose our manufactured home inspection service over our competition. We include photos of all the repairs required to bring the home up to Title 25 health and safety standards. Next to each photo, we include estimated cost of repairs. These costs are crucial when you are negotiating the final selling price of your home. We are the only mobile home inspector to offer estimated repair costs in our inspection report and this is one reason the mobile home agents continue to use our services.

Once you receive your mobile home inspection report with photos and estimate cost of repairs, where do you find a contractor to do the actual repairs? Once again, that is the advantage of using our company. We are a licensed mobile home specialist who can do all the repairs included in your report. We will do the repairs for the estimated cost that is quoted in your inspection report. Not only can we do the repairs, but many times we can do them before escrow closes. Mobile home sales people request our services again and again, because we are able to perform the inspection and the reports in a timely manner.

An additional value added service that we offer to mobile home buyers, is a complete remodeling quote at no charge.Lets say you are thinking about buying a mobile home, but you want to know how much it will cost to demo and install a whole new kitchen. Maybe you want to remove the carpet and install all new laminate floors. Many times buyers want to drywall over the existing panel walls, add crown molding and recessed lighting. We can offer a free estimate for these items before you make your purchase decision.

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Buying a Mobile Home and What to Look For

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Buying a mobile home in 2013 is the right choice. Many “Baby Boomers” are discovering that the 4 bedroom house and large mortgage payment are just too much too maintain. When all of your kids have moved out of your home, finished college and started families of their own, maybe its time to consider downsizing to a mobile home?
My father and I have combined experience in the mobile home industry of more than 50 years.I personally have inspected thousands of mobile homes and have recently been seeing more and more people getting ready for retirement and discovering that buying a mobile or manufactured home is the right choice. With space rent averaging somewhere between $600 and $1500 per month, you are nearly guaranteed low rent as you advance into your golden years.
Mobile homes are selling for 1/3 the price they were selling for in 2008. I am seeing doublewide mobile homes in Huntington Beach sell for $30,000 and less. Of course, some of these homes may be outdated in appearance, but if the bones are good, remodeling is fairly inexpensive. The key to buying a mobile home is making sure these items are in good shape:
1) Roof
2) Plumbing
3) Electrical
4) Piers and pads
5) Windows
6) Siding/Skirting
7) Furnace/AC

If these items are in good shape, then a little paint, some new floors and possibly new appliances will make a huge difference. I look at mobile and manufactured homes everyday, that’s all I inspect. I look at 1970’s mobile homes all the way to the new triplewide 2013 mobile homes. I pretty much see the same problems occurring again and again. These are the most regular problems I see as a mobile home inspector.

1) mobile home water heater needs earthquake straps
2) mobile home missing smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors
3) Leaks under the mobile home in bathroom or kitchen areas
4) dead rodents under manufactured home due to improperly sealed perimeter
5) mobile home has soft floors near toilets and high moisture areas
6) mobile home has ceiling stains near roof vents
7) mobile home lights not working
8) mobile home outlets not working
9) mobile doors not shutting properly
10) mobile home has low water pressure

These are all fairly inexpensive things to fix if caught early. But if these problems are not corrected early enough, then the problems just gets worse. The great thing about having a mobile home inspection done before you buy a home, you can negotiate with the seller to have these items repaired before you move in!! Thats much better than moving in and being faced with a major water leak after escrow has closed. Our fee for a Manufactured or mobile home inspection is a flat fee of $200 which includes a 9 page report with photos. 90% of the time I find more than $1000 in repairs that are negotiable before the home closes escrow. Now you tell me if it’s worth it?

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About our Mobile Home Inspection Process

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My name is Jerry McKinish and I am your Manufactured Home Inspector. Our business is a Father son business which has an accumulation of over 30 years in the mobile and manufactured home business. My father started working on mobile homes long ago with his C47 license which allows him to specialize in Mobile home and manufactured home repairs. Not long there after, he also received his B, General Contractors license which allows him to work on single family residences as well. My father and I have worked together in this business since I was old enough to work. We have built some solid relationships with mobile home dealers like Monarch, Advantage, OC Mobile Homes, Wallace homes, Blue Carpet, Sunrise, Strictly Mobiles, Heritage and J&R. Our Manufactured Home Inspection Business has been so successful all these years because we are honest, trustworthy and objective. We approach every manufactured home inspection as if it was our own mother who was buying it.

Our extensive Manufactured Home Inspection takes between an hour and an hour and a half. We start on the outside of the manufactured home by inspecting the siding , the skirting, the windows, driveways, awnings, shed, electrical outlets, lights, utilities, water heater closet, furnace, AC, gutters, downspout, roof, vents, porch, steps and doors. We then enter the home and inspect all plumbing, faucets, drains, outlets, lights, appliances, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, electrical panel, showers, baths and flooring materials. When the interior and exterior inspection has been completed, do a crawl space inspection or under carriage inspection. This is when we put on the coveralls and get dirty. When we go under the home we look for damaged bellyboard and insulation, rusted piers, missing piers, cracked piers, improper electrical, plumbing leaks, duct work, dryer vent connection, axles, earthquake bracing, vapor barrier, tie downs and marriage piers.

When your extensive manufactured home inspection is complete, we will email you 20-40 photos of what we discovered. these photos will have complete descriptions of what the problem was and how it relates to Title 25 of the Health and safety code. Within 24-48 hours, we will type an extensive 9 page report which details every little thing I just discussed. Once you have this report in hand, you can enter negotiations with the mobile home seller to see how these repairs will be completed. When all is said and done, $200 is a very small price to pay to have such an extensive and objective analysis of your manufactured home.

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