55+ Manufactured home relocation?

[Patrick Kelley]

Is it possible to purchase a manufactured home in a 55+ then move it out of the 55+ community. Just noticed most of them are significantly lower in price

[Matt Bonestroo]

@Patrick Kelley  It is possible, but not cost effective. 

What is the price difference? In Phoenix, there might be a 5,000-10,000 price difference between a family park vs. 55+ park mobile home. 

Moving Costs - To tear down a mobile home (removing awnings, splitting double wides, disconnecting utilities, etc), install hitch/axles, move to the new location, permitting/inspections.... you are looking at a 2 month process that will cost anywhere from $7500-15,000 (single vs. double). In addition, most mobile home parks have rules in their leases that state you will be responsible for site cleanup which could cost up to $4,000(removing concrete pads, leveling the lot, and grading). 

It would make more sense if you could find a freebie mobile home on private land & move it to a park. I can elaborate on some of the information if you have more questions.