Anyone have insight into mobile homes?

[Brendan S.]

Hello Bigger Poceketers,

I've started to look at some mobile homes that are on land as opposed to a rented pad. The numbers seem to work out on these homes, and they are much more assessable to me as a newbie, but I'm wondering if repairs and insurance are significantly higher. Does the shorter lifespan of a mobile home cancel out the cheaper acquisition cost? Do they even have a shorter lifespan or am I pulling that out of thin air? If anyone has experience they can share I would very much appreciate it. Thank you.