Mobile Home Rentals: The Advantages And The Disadvantages

When you’re looking for a mobile home rental there are a few basic steps you need to take to make sure you find a home rental that is a good fit. Since most rentals will require first, last and a deposit, few people can’t afford to move frequently so the next move you make needs to be a good move.

The first step in the process is to decide what you’re looking for. Do you want an older or a newer model? There are advantages and disadvantages to both types of home.

Older mobile homes will generally rent for less than newer ones but are frequently smaller in size. These can be a good fit for older people or small families but they can rapidly feel like sardine cans for an active growing family. Older homes may have outlived their life span expectation but if the home has been cared for it can have a lot of life left in it.

Another advantage to older mobile homes is found in their locations. Many older parks are situated in nice neighborhoods, sometimes just blocks away from the richer parts of town because they were in place before the more expensive homes giving home owners the advantage of living in a good part of town without the high rental cost. Older homes were also generally placed with more space around neighboring trailers so there is more privacy and yard space that can be a nice added feature.

Newer models of these homes of course come with the benefit of being newer, larger and having more stick built home type features such as vaulted ceilings and larger bedroom spaces. The disadvantage to these homes is the outside space is often tight with little privacy between neighbors and little if any yard space. And of course the rental cost is generally higher since these types of home rentals are in higher demand.

Once you decide what type of mobile home to rent you need to decide what type of park do you want to live in? Family parks are intended for families with children and will often have playgrounds, swimming pools and common areas for children to play safely in. Adult only parks are for older adults, generally fifty-five and up and may offer other accommodations such as a recreation hall or meeting area for residents to congregate in.
Remember to ask and investigate before you rent. Living in a mobile home park can be a positive experience if you pick the type of home and the type of park that will fit your needs both now and long term.