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All Forum Posts by: Richard Stephens

Richard Stephens has started 14 posts and replied 38 times.

Post: Mobile on land wont sell

Richard StephensPosted
  • Homeowner
  • Aledo, TX
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

The 1st house on the property at the back of the property is a 1974 12x56 Wayside that was lived in till my guess 1996 when the palm harbor was  purchased new and brought in to the front of the property and was acknowledged as the primary home. Believe parents lived in front (primary)home Palm Harbor and kids lived in Wayside (back) Don’t believe either house has been moved from being new and placed on property, 99.9 % sure Palm Harbor has never been moved.The 1974 wayside needs a lot of work, but it’s habitable (our kids are living in it) My wife heard the reason lender backed out was because 2nd home (Wayside) has a kitchen and bath.

Post: Mobile on land wont sell

Richard StephensPosted
  • Homeowner
  • Aledo, TX
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Hello all BP's community,need some expertise advice/answer please as to why our 1996 Palm Harbor doublewide  mobile home with an extra older 3-1 mobile on the 1/2 acre of land.In a highly sought after $300k-Mega Millions lake area and were the only mobile within miles and being on the market for 70 days can not sell.Had buyers attempt a loan and were denied for having a second mobile on property,then the lender said will approve if remove 2nd mobile within 2 wks. of closing.Then buyer paid for an inspection that i feel would of killed any deal,(60 pages of negativity,down to a door stop missing)next thing we know we recieved the buyer's $300 earnest funds.Do you feel the inspection killed the deal or do the lenders just dont want to loan on the mobile homes market in general is my primary question. Also,while I have yall's attention I wonder do lenders pull up appraisal districts just to get a ballpark figure as to a homes value before approving a loan.If so were shot down big time because were asking for $220k and appraisal district has us around $43k even with the 2nd home that is being lived in but needs work. The Palm Harbor is in great condition,has real brick skirting on 3 sides has wheels and axles removed along with tongue.Not sure if its considered "Real Property",it has typical cinder blocks along with strapping underneath the home.Does Real Property classification on a mobile make the difference for a loan approval.Thanks so much yall

Post: Mobile home & land 4sale ,no offers

Richard StephensPosted
  • Homeowner
  • Aledo, TX
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Hey Adrian, Thanks for your time and advice. Regards,

Post: Mobile home & land 4sale ,no offers

Richard StephensPosted
  • Homeowner
  • Aledo, TX
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Hey Rachel, I think that’s a great idea. Thanks so much Regards,

Post: Mobile home & land 4sale ,no offers

Richard StephensPosted
  • Homeowner
  • Aledo, TX
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Hey Scott, Thanks for your input and I do agree that the value is in the land. We have gotten input from the showings and all the input received was over priced. We figured if all times to sell would be now with it a sellers market. We were considering owner financing  as a last resort if we don’t get anywhere. Regards,  

Post: Mobile home & land 4sale ,no offers

Richard StephensPosted
  • Homeowner
  • Aledo, TX
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

We live in a prestigious lake area, homes ranging $300k-millions and we're the only Double wide M/H in the area.Been listed on the MLS for 6 wks. with only 3 showings. I believe we're over priced @ $249k realtor started it @ $350k and have reduced 2x. Theirs 1/2 ac. of land and no vacant lots/land in the area. Their is also another older M/H that my kids live in that the realtor/bank consider it a shed. Not sure what to do, we have an elderly parent that we want to purchase his property of $170k and to take care of him with sale/proceeds of our property.Open for any/all suggestions, TY B/P's Community. Regards,

Post: owner finance

Richard StephensPosted
  • Homeowner
  • Aledo, TX
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Sold

Post: owner finance Fort Worth,TX

Richard StephensPosted
  • Homeowner
  • Aledo, TX
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Hey Brian, Believe we’re gonna list for sale.TY

Post: owner finance

Richard StephensPosted
  • Homeowner
  • Aledo, TX
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Hey Marco, I apologize for taking so long for the return reply I appreciate your input. I would like to purchase more properties to flip and keep some for rentals and spoke with a R/E agent and she said could sell for $200k or up. Would like to keep as a rental for passive but I like the thought of having $150k or so to further invest as opposed to like you said $20k down payment, not sure that’s enough capital to further invest. Utilize hard money on top of the $20k to buy more! My mind just spins trying to win win here, Ugh . Wish I had a mentor to settle my racing thoughts and actually accomplish my dreams. Any way, Thanks So Much

Post: owner finance Fort Worth,TX

Richard StephensPosted
  • Homeowner
  • Aledo, TX
  • Posts 38
  • Votes 2

Hey Robert,I read that somewhere to and agree with you.Appreciate you responding and will contact a R/E attorney.                                                                                                                                Thanks Bud