Prefab Home

[Joseph Schmitt]

Hello Bigger Pockets! I found an amazing prefab site with homes with a modern look. They are a modern day smart home. Question - Is there a negative stigma with prefab homes? Do they apprise the same way? Is this a good alternative to flipping house by finding a lot and placing a prefab home on the lot? Thanks!

[Lee Ripma]

I'm really interested in using modular to add units to lots which are zoned for multi-family but only have one or two homes on them currently. My idea is to do this in prime locations within city centers or other high demand areas. I like the look of the 400 sf. k6 kithaus, http://kithaus.com/?modules=k6.  I've checked with the manufacturer and they are built to be up to code in CA and will pass inspections, they should be valued the same as a "stick-built" home as long as they are installed with a permit and a foundation. There are a lot of options for prefab/modular, note these are NOT the same as a mobile home. Modular is just an alternative construction method where most of the building and assembly is done in the factory and will be valued the same as a home built on site. Many of the modular homes do go for close to retail pricing (or even more!) as pointed out in the thread above can be very high end. But others on BP have had success using them for new construction. I have yet to try it so I can't speak to the true costs, it may be true that prefab is only economical in areas where construction costs are high. A few of the local CA companies I like besides kithaus are listed below, a quick google search will reveal many more! 

http://www.livinghomes.net/primer.html

http://www.connect-homes.com/our-homes/model/2.1/e...

Not my style but a lot of good explanations about modular building and a ton of prefab options

http://www.cuttingedgehomes.net/