In NC, most mobile home parks do not sell the land.
I thought the point of buying a property is to eventually own it outright.
If you pay off the mobile home but find yourself unable to pay the lot rent… you can still get evicted. This situation persists forever, unless you move the home.
Buying land with utilities and moving the home is so expensive that most people would have to take out a personal loan or multiple loans to do it.
Personal loans are usually restricted to people with high incomes and/or credit scores. (People who can simply skip the park and buy a house on land in the first place).
Paying the lot rent and mobile home combined also makes it not a particularly cheap alternative to renting a house.
But so many people do it that I feel like I must be missing something that connects the dots and makes this make sense (logically and financially).
What am I missing?
ETA – sorry if this is a very stupid question. My parents were city people so I genuinely do not know how people benefit from using parks
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It’s a great question! Mobile home parks can be confusing. Many people choose them because they can be more affordable than traditional houses. While it’s true you don’t own the land, the upfront costs are usually lower, which can help people who might not have enough money for a house.
Some folks also like the community feel of parks and the flexibility they offer. However, as you mentioned, the lot rent can make it tricky, especially if finances are tight. It’s definitely a tough balance! Not a stupid question at all—these are important things to consider when thinking about housing options.
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