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Florida Retirement Communities - Manufactured Homes - Tropical Haven
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- Опубліковано 14 сер 2024
- Tropical Haven is a highly affordable Florida retirement community with both mobile and manufactured homes. They are a 55 plus community offering possibly the cheapest lot rent in Florida for this type of park. The pride in the community is clear in both the condition of the homes and the well-groomed look around the park. This park houses some unique homes with clever additions and improvements. It truly represents one of the best bargains in 55+ retirement or snowbird living in Florida.
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Love the older areas & so well kept!!
Very nice. If there are still lots available in 2023, we will check it out for sure! We could afford that even on our lower income from Canada.
I grew up there nearby in Melb & West Melb. - was a great Park back then in '59 & still looks great today! Thx for the memories...
Bohemian 👍 good. I wouldn't mind older section. Had a '71 Marlette for many years once.... As long as there's covered parking, pets, I'm good.
Had to turn off sound. Music way too loud.
We are in an Adult Community of double wide manufactured homes. It’s ten minutes to the nearest beach on the Gulf. Shopping and restaurants are nearby. We love our Community. We are owner as is the other 279 homes in our Community. We are on a lake and have a fishing dock, boat launch and huge heated pool. Our clubhouse is very active. Our association fees are $54 a month, that’s not a misprint, $54 a month. It’s a beautiful 5 star park. The people here are awesome. My wife and I are so fortunate to have found this place. It is fenced and gated and we have a lot of rules but that Ok, we want it to stay exactly the way it is. Hint: we are 31 miles away from the Tampa International Airport and Raymond James Stadium.
Nice! I have visited similar communities and they are all Resident Owned. I assume that's what yours is. Way to go if you can afford it and the community has a home for sale that's anything near what you are looking for. So glad yo are happy with your manufacture home community and thanks for the uplifting comment.
A very nice upkept park with old and new treasured homes
Thank you. This was my first visit to your channel. I’m a gulf coast girl and we just bought our mobile home last winter. We closed after we went back up north, so we won’t even see it till this winter. If we were still in the market and looking for the east coast, this would be a great park!
That is awesome! Be sure to check out my next video covering resources on our website. We have a lot for current , and almost current :-), homeowners.
I hope it works out for you, i just started looking. Going down in april , try to find something close to the ocean.
Thank you for the great information,you are the best!
Happy to help!
Thank you helping people out like myself 65 and been looking around found your utube by mistake the best mistake I made .I am new at all of this and you know what your talking about.
Glad I could help. My next video will be on the resources available through my website. Don't miss it!
Only 5 miles to beach? Cool, but insurance might be high. At least its quite a bit north of Miami. Seems like an affordable option for retirees, thanks Russ! 😊
I was recently looking at hurricane stats and NE Florida has the lowest probability of any coastal area. I would think insurance prices there would be cheaper.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Many here live in modest priced homes and self insure (AKA no insurance). Our home has been here since 1972, I like the odds so we roll the dice:)
It floods there my friend lives there.
I didn't see any evidence of that, although many parks have drainage issues in some areas. I see that part of the assessment is for roadway projects. Perhaps that includes some drainage improvements. Guess I would add that to my list of questions if I was buying there.
I live here and I'm not aware of flooding. Perhaps carports and porches at grade level could be vulnerable during a big rain event. Home floor levels are typically several steps above the surrounding grade.
Lived there for many years and have never seen a flood of any kind.
I live here year round, have for a number of years and have not seen any flooding. Not sure what your friends idea of flooding is......
I've been watching this park for years and it seems whenever a quality mobile home comes up for sale it is bought by one of the local residents before the public even know about it. So the ones listed for sale are the less desirable lots or units..great location...
That's true in many parks. I heard from one fellow who took a small home there and moved up in a year or so to a highly desirable double-wide. Boots on the ground will get you there first.
Russ, nice video, good info, and great prices as you mentioned. Just my feedback, your music in the video made it difficult to hear what you were saying. Otherwise great info! I live in Jacksonville in the Oaks MH Community. We bought the 6-month-old (new), 3 bdrm 2 bath 16x72 Clayton for $45K and it appraised for $51k. Lot rental $525 a month. It's 300 yards from State Park Abby Hanna with 5-6 beaches $5 admissions. And less than 5 mins from 6 other beaches and 9 miles from Amelia Island. Love it here. Do like the Gulf Coast better, but here I am. Thanks Russ!
Yea, Wait till a 🌀 Blows it away. I lived at old Buccaneer MHP on Mayport rd. 5 minutes from Hanah State Park and Navel Station Mayport. Now this was back in 1984/85?. I moved here from Chicago. Experienced my 1st hard Tropical Storm. I was Terrified to say the least. thought my MH was gonna blow away. Living at the beach in a Mobile Home is great, till a Hurricane comes. Glad I wasn't living there with Mathew And IRMA. YIPES!😨🤤😲😭😢
This is the site of the WWII Navy base, NAS Melbourne, and in the 1950s, the site of the airport elementary school, located in the former Navy base sick bay or hospital. Many of us started our school careers at the airport school.
Yes, great memories - I attended the elementary school there for the 2nd grade in '59, then was moved to University Elem, then on to Meadowlane Elem (in West Melb) as they were built & yes, that Park was nice back then & still looks great today! Thx for the memories.
Low lot rent includes cable TV. Tropical Haven Mobile Home Park is quickly becoming the quintessential trailer park. Many are abandoned and grossly unkept. Several occupied trailers are in extreme need of maintenance, upkeep and proper lawn care. In the last 8 years, I’ve never seen it this bad. Owned by Melbourne Airport Authority.
I haven't gone through there since I made the video. It's the job of management to enforce rules made to keep the park clean. I assume the HOA would address concerns to the Airport commission if there were more than a few problematic homes. Sometimes there are circumstances that actually prevent management from stepping in until the status of the home is settled.
No pool, no go!
Good info. Stay safe.
Thanks, you too!
Please show some of these communities around Jacksonville
Thanks for the suggestion Tom!
Thank you for your vids. Tired of rat race. You have opened my eyes to a possibility. Very grateful.
You're welcome!
Nice video
Thanks
Great info.
Glad you think so!
Careful don't spill that coffee😂
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What about Bradenton,? I can't remember the name of the park it sounded Spanish, like siesta park, something like that. Yes its affordable and a nice park but I have to have a pool.
That's a nice one Robin! I think it is called/named Siesta Park. I had a 30 foot Airstream and actually rented a spot/pad/lot and it was super affordable - 3-4 years ago. The facilities were really nice too! Backe out at the last minute and stayed in JAX instead.
Russ your videos are very well done. I would be curious how some of these older homes look on the inside.
My guess is they match the outside. If you want to see what is being done with these older homes check out this FaceBook group: facebook.com/groups/mobilehomelivingremodels
Just put the address of Tropical Haven in a search engine and you'll see the homes that are for sale and have recently sold in the area. You can look at all the pictures of the inside of each one.
@@jgjg3848 Probably few if any inside photos would be available on the TH website listings. Most sales are listed/shown by 1 of several park resident sales agents, none are affiliated with the management office. We live here fulltime and are in our 2nd home within the park. A number homes here are bought/sold between residents who are moving a just few streets away:). Very few people leave here for another area MH park. Most who leave permanently are heading north due to health concerns, or a need to be near family. Buying a place in FL while still living up north can be tricky. Naturally prospective buyers would want to see a home in person before making any offers, but traveling 1200 miles for a walk-though is expensive, inconvenient, and may be unproductive. I recommend choosing an area that appeals to you and visit/stay a couple weeks scouting situations.
@@jgjg3848 I went to their website, hit homes for sale, and all it did was download a list.
Great information thanks 👍
Thank you. I enjoyed.
Gret! Hope you will join us for more!
Just what this guy wants all the way from the shifty city seattle
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Without a heated pool it sucks. Have you tried to swim in the atlantic from nov to march? Its cold and surfers all wear wetsuits
Thank you for this great video. What is the nearest airport?
LOL, the park is on airport property at Melbourne airport, officially known as Melbourne Orlando International Airport. Delta, American, Elite, and Porter fly scheduled trips to all major hubs and many cities. Big airports nearby are Orlando & West Palm Beach.
Thank you for your well presented video. It looks like such a nice place, and has a great location. I would not be comfortable living in Florida right now, though. Or even visiting. I absolutely love the vintage homes!
I'm one of the oddballs that want to be further north and east. I would prefer to be in the JAX area, but I know all the retirement communities are a lot further south and central.
Join my Inner Circle (free) and download a complete list for the state. www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources
The thing with the mobile home is either have to buy the mobile home or rent the mobile home then you have to pay the lot rent so you're still looking at about $1,000 a month
You might wanna check your math on that one......
What are the details of the free cable service at Tropical Haven, Melbourne,FL?
No idea. The link to their website is in the description.
Good park but be careful some of these trailers were damaged in 2004 hurricanes . Some weren’t repaired correctly, some were ! I lived here 4 years and the trailer i bought had damaged and needed many repairs
One of the things I highlight in my book is that ALL used mobile/ manufactured home sales are “AS IS”. It is up to the buyer to have a thorough inspection done before purchase.
Could you do a sigment on orange acres ranch in lake wales Florida..
There are a lot of parks in that area. I'll keep your suggestion in mind when I do something there.
Recently, here in 2023, Gov DeSantis has mentioned the Citizens insurance is insolvent. Perhaps a video mentioning what the impact of the whole insurance issue is now and how it impacts the manufactured home communities.
Thanks for the suggestion. I have an insurance section coming up in my new buyers class. This is a topic that is in flux and a video covering the situation today might be inaccurate a month from now. I do list quite a few insurance providers on the website. If you already own a home here the best way to get up to date info is to call them about your particular property.
Looking to relocate the Palmetto with 5th wheeler.
There are many R/V parks in FL that will welcome you.
The link to view homes for sale does not work.
I cannot find any homes for sale in Tropical Haven on any sites like: Zillow, Trulia, etc
The link I provided to their website works. I tried their Homes for Sale link and I agree, it appears to be broken. You'll have to call them during business hours. Contact info is on their website: tropicalhavenmelbourne.com/contact.html
Nice video but you need to mention the name of the park more often
Ok. Thanks
Looks good. On the older, closely spaced lots, do the end lots have more of a breeze?
I suppose that's possible. I know park owners consider corner lots like this more desirable. But I always thought it was because you generally have a larger lot.
What the likely hood of this park being sold to a big corporation, Russell
Nothing's impossible I guess. Even Resident owned communities are selling themselves (and everyone in the park, like it or not) to investors. This one's owned by the Airport authority and is likely used against a quota of affordable housing the city must meet so less likely than most.
Can you do a review of Village Green in St. Pete? It would be greatly appreciated!
That's about 170 miles from me so I'm afraid it won't be anytime soon. I have heard nice things about that park.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL No hurry. Thanks.
Can you tell us if this area was damaged by recent hurricanes? It is a nice area. 11-12-2022
I live near there and we haven't had any significant damage from storms including the latest Cat 1 that hit right here.
I enjoyed looking at this park. I live in a park in Kentucky and my lot rent is higher than that.
hi Ross, do you know anywhere in fort lauderdale fl, have Mobil Home Park rental, If it does how can I contact the manager to rent from them, thanks, lease let me know
Sorry,
I do not sell homes or offer personal consultation; preferring to reserve the time I have available for producing educational materials. With over 23,000 subscribers, I would be quickly overwhelmed if I tried. If you have a specific question related to a video, just put it in the comments so all can benefit from the answer. If you are looking for general guidance on choosing a community, may I suggest my book: Retirement in Florida - Manufactured Homes ; The Land-Lease Option.
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To download community lists, join my Inner Circle (free)
The website offers this and many more resources for finding, purchasing, and maintaining the right home for you:
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Is there diversity at this 55 community and how much are they homes Melbourne look like a nice community
I 'm not sure what you mean by diversity. I can assure you that all housing in Florida is nondiscriminatory, but there's no question folks congregate in neighborhoods of like-minded people. Melbourne is a nice community with lots of big city benefits at working class prices. I give quite a few tips on determining if a community meets your needs in my book: Retirement in Florida Manufactured Homes & The Land-Lease Option
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As an example, you might call the office there and ask how to contact the President of the HOA. He or she could better comment on the general make-up of the community. There have also been a couple of former and current residents following this. Perhaps they can chime in.
Better off buying a small parcel in a small town rural area and putting in a well and a mobile home. No HOA, no water bill, no city taxes.
That is a great solution for many folks!
Do you have videos of the west coast?
There are some on the channel and I'm working on North Fort Myers right now. ua-cam.com/users/FloridaManufacturedHomeLiving
Can you please do videos on palm beach and broward county.
I'll add it to the list of requests!
Where is this in Florida I want to go!
It's in Melbourne. The link to their website is in the description.
Wow that is very reasonable How is the weather year round? My husband and I might be looking for a winter getaway or full time. We are both 56. We retire in December. We live in Vermont.
Check out my latest video on the tools available in the toolbox to get links to weather info.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL thank you!!
What park or parks are close to the beach? Love your channel , were looking to buy soon and coming down in april
I suggest you download a copy of the FL park list from the website www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources
If you need more guidance narrowing down your choice, I suggest my book: Retirement in Florida Manufactured Homes - The Land-Lease Option
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Where is this one? Trying to convince my son if I cannot get a cheap condo. I want a pool
In Melbourne - but they don't have a pool.
The man home communities here in fort myers area have a monthly fee of $800. thats a mortgage payment. why would you want to pay so much for a depreciating leisure item?
There are lots of reasons. The tens of thousands that do so must surely think it's a good use of their money. I pose quite a few good reasons in my videos on why such a community might appeal.
Are there any safeguards when living in mobile home park regarding limits on raising lot fees or hoa fees or can the owner of the park raise these fees any amount?
In Florida, The Mobile Home Act - Florida Statutes ch 723, offers some protection. More than exists in many other states. On the other hand, different folks have different ideas on what is reasonable. Another factor is the presence (or absence) of a strongly supported HOA in the community. A third factor is the park owner. The large outfits are fairly predictable; running between 2.5 and 4%/year in recent years. Evaluating this risk is part of the process you should use in choosing a park. Budgeting for future increases and selecting a park within your means is most important. I discuss this in more detail in my book: Retirement in Florida - Manufactured Homes & The Land-Lease Option
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No HOA for me looking for a home & land. Fee going up all the time no thank you
@@edcronin5409 See my latest video on Lakeland. Lots of opportunity to own your own land there. ua-cam.com/video/2WJ3Dokwu5M/v-deo.html
I want to sale my Home,no problem w this but Don't where to go for Lot Rent under about 430.00.Need Help in deciding.
First you need to narrow your choice to an area and then get in touch with agents selling in that area. They will know what parks might meet your price criteria. There are some listed on the website and you can also join some of the Facebook groups listed as well. www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources
I don’t know how you afford even $300 for park rent and then trailer rent when you only make $1600, doesn’t leave much to live on.
I think you don't but depends on trailer rent.
Patsy, I've been looking for a year. I LIVE in DUVAL Co. FLA, (Jacksonville). I've given up looking for an affordable anything. Rents have tripled in the past yr. I since covid. I'm 67 and have been living with a friend of mine and her 12 yr old. if I don't find something soon, I'm gonna loose my mind. I'm on limited cash flow till I get some health issues taken care of. I don't want to waste my money on renting a 1 bed/1bath apt, just to make some jerk rich. that's anywhere from 1100.00 to 1500.00 a month plus deposit, lights, water, pet deposit. But I sure as HELL don't wanna pay no 550.00 plus just for a piece of yard I could stuff in a cracker box, plus MH payment. SO, I'm pretty stuck right now. it's just the kid n her mom argue all the time. thank God she's at least in school now. Covid shut down liked to killed me. just wanna be by myself, for what little time I have left here. knowing my luck, I'LL live to be 120 yrs old. 😆. But I guess it'll all be worked out. Good Luck on your search.
lot rent is a huge mistake, they are easily raised and some here are $700 a month. Get something where you own the lot.
How are you ? My husband and I want to buy a lot or mobile home with house and lot, would you please give us a few list of mobile home or just lots only please. We don’t have that much money.
I don't sell home or lots. The website link for this park is in the video description.
Until a hurricane blows it away. And insurance?
The conundrum with that concept is how so many (including ALL of these) are still there and in great shape after 30 - 50 years' worth of hurricanes in Florida. In fact, there are hundreds of thousands of 1990 and earlier that somehow survived.......And, while I have certainly seen headline grabbing photos of mobile homes destroyed by hurricanes every few years, I see demolished cars and fatalities on the highways almost daily ... Hmmmmm
Approximately, how much would it cost to rent a place here? I have small dogs also.
I'm not sure if they have rentals here. Best bet is to take a look at their website and then call during business hours if you have more questions. Here's the website address . It's also listed in the video description: tropicalhavenmelbourne.com/
Florida is a great place to live and I glad I moved here many, many years ago, I don’t regret it for a minute however one of the places I’ve moved to and where I live now is in Lady Lake Florida and it is VERY anti-business and anti-religion. My Advice after living here for many years is to stay out of Lady Lake, Florida.
Sorry to hear it's not working out for you. Florida is quite diverse and, as I stress in my book, you need to research an area before buying.
Great video's, Sir was wondering about 55 and older manufactured communities that's clean and well laid out, since I am looking to not be paying a monthly lot rent in Florida, looking but they care hard to find, what should i be looking for, thks again
Not sure what you are looking for if you don't want to pay lot rent. HOA community or CoOp and monthly maintenance fees or private land?
@@RussellWatsonFMHL hello sir, I am looking for nice retirement home for the winter,with no monthly lot rent, it ok to pay yearly clubhouse fees but I would like to own the land it is possible thks,
I suggest you watch my video We own it
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Also for an examples of what comes closest to your wants watch ua-cam.com/video/QdOSSb98WYA/v-deo.html
and ua-cam.com/video/4G_FcZOZv-E/v-deo.html
You can get a better idea how to research communities (Land-lease or otherwise) from my book: Retirement in Florida - Manufactured Homes & The Land-Lease Option
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I like to do that may have every time the problem I have the once under now at one small dog and you don't accept it
Does the lot rent include any other amenities such as sewer,water,garbage,or is that extra?
The website says it includes basic cable. For more info you would need to contact the park. tropicalhavenmelbourne.com/
That is a nice park considering the low lot rent. Are insurance costs reasonable?
There are agents listed on the website. Insurance has so many variables I would have no idea what's available and at what cost. That said, folks I know in this area pay between 1,200 and 2,200 for full coverage.
Anyone know how much insurance is, being close to the coast?? Astronomical???
I pay about $2K a year in Fort Pierce.
Are there any Mobil home rentals in Florida
nice video im looking for a 46 and up community as i will be retirig july 2022 after 25 yrs in the auto manufacturing would like to semi retire and possible work at the theme parks or on shore job at the cruise terminals any advice would be great
Communities are 55+ or they are all age parks. Any park claiming to be "46+", "Adult Only" , or otherwise engaging in age discrimination outside of the limits of HOPA risks lawsuits and government action. If they qualify as a 55+ (where 80% or more homes have at least 1 resident 55 or older) than they can do as they please with the other 20%. Often these parks have a minimum age for that 20% and that is where you will legitimately see "46+" or similar. There are a lot more 55+ parks out there. I suggest you read my book if you are considering land-lease parks.
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I am 53 are parks strict on 55+ is it better to rent or buy a manufactured home or mobile home
Detailed info on 55+ can be found in the video I did on that topic. ua-cam.com/video/h-dS6CxVjN4/v-deo.html The policy regarding the 20% who do not have to be 55+ varies widely from park to park and is sometimes left up to the park manager. If you see parks that say something like 45+, those are 55+ parks that are allowing (some) younger people. Another scenario that may cause an exception to be made is when you are buying a home (mostly new homes) directly from the park. As for renting or buying, it depends upon you, your financial goals, your personal preferences, and the deals you can find. There is no pat answer.
I'm interested
The link to this community's website is in the video description.
I'm interested In punta gorda area, do you know anything about that area?
I have visited a few times. I had friends that lived in Emerald Lakes - they liked it. I've been thinking I may do an overview of the parks in that area - Stay Tuned!
You know why they are called mobile homes cause when a hurricane comes thru they go flying.
The conundrum with that concept is how so many (including ALL of these) are still there and in great shape after 30 - 50 years worth of hurricanes in Florida. In fact, there are hundreds of thousands 1990 and earlier that somehow survived......Have you ever heard of tie-downs?
Peter how mean lol
How do I reach a realtor like you to help me please? Does this location permit a boxer bulldog?
I am not a realtor or an agent. There are links on my website for both as well as online listing services and Facebook groups. www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources For specific pet questions contact an agent or the park manager. You can find info for most parks by Google search.
So just how do Hurricanes fit in with this park? I assume all residents have home that are "Hurricane -Proofed"?
There is no such thing as "Hurricane Proofed" short of a reinforced concrete bunker. These homes are mostly pre 1994 meaning they were built to withstand 80 mph winds. Mobile homes, built before June, 1976, have no wind ratings. This community stands as a monument to the idea that mobile homes blow away at the mere report of a hurricane headed for Florida. From their looks, I would say many have been right there since the 70's or earlier. That's FIFTY YEARS of hurricane resistance! AND,,, it's only 5 miles from the beach!
If another hurricane Andrew hits it head on, the community will be wiped off the map. The chances of another Andrew hitting there in your lifetime is pretty low, and you get days of advance warning to leave. So you either self insure and have a plan B if your home disappears or you get insurance.
@@Dinngg0 That about sums it up except to say manufactured/mobile homes are not all that is damaged by a Cat 4 or 5 (or any for that matter) hurricane. We'll get more on that, after this weekend, out of Louisiana.
I have an RV....which is my Full time home would I be able to live at this site?
I can't speak for the park. Their website is listed in the description. Contact them and ask.
I love your video's. I live just outside of Boston....with thoughts of moving to Florida in the near future. Do these parks allow dogs ???? I love this park...and it's location......but definitely need dog friendly.....
Each park has their own rules. Some even have dog parks. You can look at the rules for this park on their website. (Link is in the video description)
With 200 k can we get our own land & home ? Ed thank you
Yes, in fact you should have quite a few options.
Where are the ones for sale??
Usually listed on the park website. The link is in the description.
Are deliveries like groceries and Amazon etc allowed
I have never heard of a community that interfered with deliveries of any sort. In Florida, the state statutes clearly state that anyone you invite to your home must be allowed so long as they abide by lawful park rules. (Speeding, as an example)
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Thank you so much. I thought it was a dumb question but I had to ask.
No problem, there are lots of concerns out there. Some are true and many are bunk. If you want more info to get you started, take my free workshop: fmhla.mykajabi.com/mhb-workshop-youtube
Russ are you from New England by any chance ? Reason is as a former truck driver I used to see Watson Real Estate signs on properties for sale.
I am, and I have seen those signs as well, but no relation....
Is there anything like this still available?
Sure, That community is still there. The website is in the description or just Google Tropical Haven.
Music is distracting. Please do more specified cities around
This was my first attempt with music as a backdrop. Thanks for your input. Too loud or would you have preferred to just watch houses without it? It looks like your comment got cut off. What area were you interested in?
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Music is distracting to you narration, I say drop it all together.
@@floridasaltlife I had the volume drop when speaking but it looks like it should be much more background than it is....It's a learning process for sure!
Are the any mobile homes available at this time?
I assume you are speaking to this particular community. The link to the community website is in the video description. (click on "more") They are usually listed there.
I’m over 50 but don’t want to participate in all that activity. Any places that just offer basic services for a more private experience at affordable rates?
Absolutely!!! But, a bit harder to find. Download the statewide list from the website. Pick an area that interests you to narrow it down. Look at parks with between 25 and around 90 lots. Depends on what kind of "privacy" you want. Use the park address with google earth to take a peek. You can tell a lot about the character from the satellite imagery. Homes in these parks go very quickly so hook up with a couple agents or perhaps the park manager. Visit if at all possible. There's much more about selecting parks than I can post here in my book: Retirement in Florida Manufactured Homes & The Land-Lease Option
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Am on a fix income wanting to buy a place 12.000 or less with low lot rent
I suggest you get a copy of my book as a place to start. "Retirement in Florida - Manufactured Homes & The Land-Lease Option"
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There are agents and listing services on the website: www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources
have you done a review of the tampa riverview area mobile home parks
No, I haven't. Any that particularly interest you?
@@RussellWatsonFMHL lots of the parks in riverview and out near brandon sorry i cant come up with more names been away for 8yrs in upstate n.y. taking care of mom cant remember the names of the parks but i remember lots to choose from great job on the reports makes me homesick my wife is a ybor city girl 8th ave and 35th street
I'd like to get more info on contact phone numbers for tropical Haven. Love your videos.
Thanks, their website is listed in the video description or just Google them,
Swimming pool? Pets?
Rhonda Russ says there are no pools. I checked out their site and pets are allowed.
@@leslieabell1320 thanks
Do they have lots to rent for RV. Need place for February
I do not believe they allow RVs.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL ty for quick response. I heard there some mhp 55+ that allow RVs. We want to bring our new travel trailer down to Florida for two months but live sisters community living in winter haven. They don't allow RVs. Next door park does but no one there runs office.
If you are talking about the R/V park at the airport, i thought that was closed. There are quite a few in the area though. Camelot & Whispering Palms come to mind.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL my sister's at lakeside ranch way winter haven. No RV lots for rent. Not allowed. Next door there's one in Fairview village but guy wants money up front and lives in new York. No contract for 5 weeks . Makes me a bit nervous. No dogs allowed either. Daughter may visit and has 10 lb dog.
@@annkeezer5431 There are lots of R/V parks around. I've never dealt with them so not as familiar as MH. There is one near me in Fort Pierce www.treasurecoastrv.com/
They allow dogs. Seems like a nice place.
Where are the palm trees
As I recall😃 they have some but I was filming homes, not trees. 😄😄
How do we see a house for sale in 2023 ?
In this particular park, you go to their website. Link is in the description. If you want to look in other areas there are many agents, brokers & manufacturers listed on our website www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources
Is there HOA costs?
I'm not sure what their HOA dues are but in most land-lease parks it runs between $10 and $25 per year. Perhaps you are thinking of the lot rent? The park website is listed in the video description and current fees are posted there.
This was extremely interesting; But I have another question. Since I'm especially interested in escaping winter... What is the southernmost park in Florida in which I might find something to buy? Thanks, Paul Peele
There are parks in Key West.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Thanks Very Much. I hope that sometime you show a park in the southern part of florida. Cheers and Thanks Again
I will. Not sure I would want an older (pre-94) mobile/mfg home in the Keys. Unless I could afford to replace a total loss with little financial impact. They get a lot of hurricanes there.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Thanks; I'm an older man quite focused on quality of life; since a long life will not be an option. . I'm prepared to take some risks. My biggest concern is my expectation that to get anything in the keys would cost me an unavailable fortune both in initial outlay plus in monthly rent. So anything in the neighbourhood would feel like winning the lottery!
But I do hear what you are saying about storms being a serious thing to weigh and plan for.
My va loan will allow mobile home if the lot goes with it. Is there such a thing?
Absolutely. In fact I was just looking at some based upon a recommendation from a member of this community. Check these out! www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-search/Sandalwood-Mobile-Home-Community_Zephyrhills_FL/overview
@@RussellWatsonFMHLThis one is pending now, and is there a way to search for these Co-op owned rV Parks, where you own the lot and don't pay lot rent?
@@TerrydeAlaska Just join my Inner Circle (free) and download the complete state list of CoOps. www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources - keep in mind these are CoOp MH parks and many offer RV spots. I do not have a list of purely RV parks.
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You have informative videos. I'm looking for an active 55+ community with maybe newer homes. Id like to be close to water! Do you know of anything that fits that bill?!
There are dozens of communities and hundreds of homes that fit that description. I'm working on videos of parks county by county. Watch the playlist series here and narrow down your focus. ua-cam.com/play/PLITxS9iTEF0ZjigSg4i0lwx0XwPg7z09O.html
Once you have an area, an idea of what you can sustainably spend monthly, and a rough amount you want to spend on a home, perhaps I can offer some recommendations. Use the contact form on the website once you have a better idea.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL the location is something I'm researching but it also depends on the community and what they offer and how close to the beach.
@@lisarussell6892 See, you have narrowed it down alredy! You want to be near a beach, Atlanic or the Gulf? Crowded beach or a beach almost all to yourself? Year round or is a cool to downright cold winter ok......
There are trailer parks and RV parks in Melbourne Beach. They are nice, but they are in pretty high demand. In most of them, you can own your lot, but one expensive one sells the homes and rents the high-rent lots.
@@lindajohnson4204 Any beach are will be very expensive. Try up by Cocoa Beach, Titusville area???
Are any for rent instead of sale?
Not that I know of. The link to the park website is in the video description.
You know mobile homes are the first to be blown down in hurricanes right? I know a mobile home park in FL where there is no lot lease, you own the land.
The conundrum with that concept is how so many (including ALL of these) are still there and in great shape after 30 - 50 years worth of hurricanes in Florida. In fact, there are hundreds of thousands 1990 and earlier that somehow survived.......And, while I have certainly seen headline grabbing photos of mobile homes destroyed by hurricanes every few years, I see demolished cars and fatalities on the highways almost daily... Hmmm There certainly are opportunities to own your own land - see my video on Resident Owned Communities: ua-cam.com/video/10eCCZjxyJ0/v-deo.html