Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here

Join Over 3 Million Real Estate Investors

Create a free BiggerPockets account to comment, participate, and connect with over 3 million real estate investors.
Use your real name
By signing up, you indicate that you agree to the BiggerPockets Terms & Conditions.
The community here is like my own little personal real estate army that I can depend upon to help me through ANY problems I come across.
Mobile Home Park Investing
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

Updated almost 9 years ago,

User Stats

257
Posts
18
Votes
Mark Beekman
  • Investor
  • Phoenixville, PA
18
Votes |
257
Posts

Looking for proper steps to see if mobile home is an option

Mark Beekman
  • Investor
  • Phoenixville, PA
Posted

I'm looking to put a mobile home on a vacant residential lot that I own (all utilities are present and ready to be hooked up). Zoning allows for mobile/manufactured homes as long as there is a concrete foundation to strap it to, unless the manufacturer suggests an alternative way to secure the home.

The lot suffers from soil subsidence issues, however, so I'm not even sure that a foundation can be put in (see this thread for more info: "Building on Junk Fill"). The Township won't answer any of my questions and basically just tells me to submit a building permit application so they can say "Yay" or "Nay".

I'm brand new to the process and don't know what my first step should be. The application is also a bit over my head. Do I go directly to a mobile home manufacturer and have them take care of the application? Do I piecemeal things out to an excavator, concrete company, and mobile home manufacturer?

I'd hate to waste everyone's time and energy just to find out that I can't put the foundation and mobile home in, but it seems like the only way. Anyone here that can nudge me in the right direction?

Loading replies...