Bachelor Pad.

[Kaleo15]

Thanks guys. I really want to upgrade my TV now I want bigger!

I know it's all about layout and functionality probably different as well because you have a wife, but I have a projector..150 inches of pure 1080 p with 3d capabilities.. Got it 780 of Amazon. Joint is the best thing I bought for my home. It does look real weird there is just this big wall with nothing on it and no tv unit but entertainment factor is there when it on

I may have to do my own research. But others told me that projectors don't last as long, and can't use it for daily television. Truth?

 

[onthenephs]

So basically it's always good regardless how much internal light sources there are(floor lamps, ceiling lights etc.) the moment natural light gets in though, it starts loosing quality.

Again though it has to make sense for you, i don't watch tv, I just have it for ps4, movies, and the coming World Cup.

 

[scarsorscabs]

Kcmo stands for Kansas City Mo, but I've been looking up land in Md. I'm not to worried about future projects, I've bee doing research for years on land development, where and when to buy, how to buy, land quality etc. What I don't know is what it's like to live in a mobile home. On the surface, it seems super smart 30k for the house/septic system, a couple hundred to hook up cable, 5k for a solar power system, then you got a two bedroom home on a plot of land for less than 40k, one which can be removed for a building later, but still retained for sale/extra living space. But, what's the day to day like? Mantainance? How septic system actually works? Security? General safety? Is solar power feasible? and overall, do people enjoi it?

I'm fighting against the social stogma of mobile homes. So many people out here, in the Midwest, live in these tiny little two bedroom homes on a small piece of land, which are cool to me but they cost 20-40k more than the mobile homes I've been looking at, and their all about the same square footage as a large two or three bedroom apt.

Realistically, land and all, you can get like 5 acres and a mobile home for less than 100k, damn near anywhere in America (Florida, Cali and Ny excluded), it seems like a smart buy, but is it a comfortable buy?

Of course, all this has been my plan since I graduated, but since I'm back I'm school, had to put it on hold for a few more years, which is good, allows me to get my credit up.

KC must be dirt cheap.  Depending upon city building codes, you may likely be restricted on what you can do in terms of subdividing land.  Also, is municipal/city water readily available to be hooked up to or do you have to have well water?  Just seems hard to believe that a new septic system can be installed and hooked up along with the mobile home for only $30k.  Costs obviously vary greatly by area but developing land for that cheap?  If that's what it realistically costs and you're okay with it, do what makes you happy.

I don't know a single person that lives in a mobile home and I've never dealt with them so I can't help with any of that.  I'd imagine resale isn't very good though that may be part of the stigma.

 

[am1x90xnike]

Well putting a mobile home on land isn't much 'land development' and most land that is zoned for residential area usually tells you how much water acess the land has, but that is something i want to know more about. A mobile home comparable in size to larger apartments can run anwhere from 25K and up. Personally, I've been looking at used and older ones, I can repair, so long as the plumming is good and there's no rot.

Honestly, it's not much different from putting a house on a plot of land. When I move I'm not staying in the city anymore, give me some land near a train stop, like biking distance, and I'm sweet.

I'm thinking long term, I just don't want to end up one of those people who buy their first house and feel stuck. This way, so long as I have the land, I can build my dream house when I am ready, but I'd still have a home of my own...even if its mobile. My house has always been little more than a place to lay my head, give me a bed, bookshelf, tv, 'L' couch, decent sized kitchen and a coffee table. In fact, in my entire life I've only out up four posters on my walls, that was because my roommates pressured me...but outside I need acrage all around me, hopefully I take up farming/ranching.

Oh, I also check various land selling sites like once a week, outside of Cali, Florida and NY, residential land is still at pretty good prices, I'd encourage others to check it out a d think about building their own home.

 

[bhergh]

I heard land in Idaho in the future will be worth a lot if global warming is real

 

[scarsorscabs]

Well putting a mobile home on land isn't much 'land development' and most land that is zoned for residential area usually tells you how much water acess the land has, but that is something i want to know more about. A mobile home comparable in size to larger apartments can run anwhere from 25K and up. Personally, I've been looking at used and older ones, I can repair, so long as the plumming is good and there's no rot.

Honestly, it's not much different from putting a house on a plot of land. When I move I'm not staying in the city anymore, give me some land near a train stop, like biking distance, and I'm sweet.

I'm thinking long term, I just don't want to end up one of those people who buy their first house and feel stuck. This way, so long as I have the land, I can build my dream house when I am ready, but I'd still have a home of my own...even if its mobile. My house has always been little more than a place to lay my head, give me a bed, bookshelf, tv, 'L' couch, decent sized kitchen and a coffee table. In fact, in my entire life I've only out up four posters on my walls, that was because my roommates pressured me...but outside I need acrage all around me, hopefully I take up farming/ranching.

Oh, I also check various land selling sites like once a week, outside of Cali, Florida and NY, residential land is still at pretty good prices, I'd encourage others to check it out a d think about building their own home.

Unless KC is just like, "We have no regulations, do whatever you want!" I'd imagine it's just not as simple as putting a mobile home on land.  You mentioned install a septic system, correct?  You realize land has to be tested to ensure a septic can be installed and if so, where exactly on the land it can go.  Sure, if it's 10 acres it's very likely but there are still no guarantees.  Are these completely flat, open plots?  Zoned residential doesn't necessarily mean "go ahead and build."

What do you mean residentially zoned land "usually tells you how much water acess the land has"?  You mean whether you have municipal water or a well has to be drilled?  Significant differences in cost and ease of installation between the two.

While putting a mobile home on land may not be different that a house with a foundation (which would be significantly more involved), I hope you don't think you just buy land, dig a hole for a septic system and attach whatever living space you decide on to that system.  All of what you're saying sounds like a very simplified and unrealistic view of the process...unless KC leaves it up to inexperienced folks who've never built anything of significance to put up homes as they please.

It's great that you have goals and a vision of what you want, I'm just trying to give you a little bit of a reality check that, once again unless KC is somehow extremely lax with it's building regulations, it won't be so simple and I think you may be looking at best case scenario in terms of costs since you didn't even factor in having running water.  Costs alone, if you're saying those mobile homes are $25k & up, I'll pay for your cable if you can get that an a Board of Health approved septic system installed for $30k or less. 

 

[am1x90xnike]

Why do people have to come arrogant with things they know nothing about? I live here b.


http://www.fixr.com/costs/install-septic-tank-system

You can get a septic system installed for less than 5K, and if you buy used, shop around, cash in in people you know who do this work, and do it on the side, then costs drop.


Iv taken classes in property and contracts, real estate is next year. Zoning is a non issue to me, I know my way around a covenant. It's not hard to find zoning requirements, and for rural areas its not difficult to get places rezoned

Ex. What zoning means.
http://planning.lacounty.gov/luz/summary/category/residential_zones/


Like I've said, I've been researching this for years, you got questions about land development I can answer damn near any academic question you have, I don't have experience though.

I never asked about how the legal/business/financial side of my plan works, I got that. I asked about what it's actually like to live in a trailer, things I can't get from books.

 

[stork]

Scars is right though. So you pay 100k for the land(+yearly property taxes), then build a trailer/manufactured home on it for 30K(seriously doubt that is a realistic number)..and just live in it for a few years? and then sell all the land to someone or build homes on it?? not very clear on that.

I'm a licensed agent so yeah I've taken some classes also, but building SFR's/Condos requires a very lengthy process, and also millions of dollars, it's a whole different level than a basic mobile home with kitchen, couch & a bucket to piss in

If you really are interested in executing something like that you should consult with a developer/contractor, as far as I know there aren't any developers on niketalk ....

 

[tee eye ehm]

My wife and I were so close to coppin' one of these 4 years ago.

http://www.claytonhomes.com/i-house.cfm

Havent seen any updates on it since though...

 

[scarsorscabs]

Why do people have to come arrogant with things they know nothing about? I live here b.


http://www.fixr.com/costs/install-septic-tank-system

You can get a septic system installed for less than 5K, and if you buy used, shop around, cash in in people you know who do this work, and do it on the side, then costs drop.


Iv taken classes in property and contracts, real estate is next year. Zoning is a non issue to me, I know my way around a covenant. It's not hard to find zoning requirements, and for rural areas its not difficult to get places rezoned

Ex. What zoning means.
http://planning.lacounty.gov/luz/summary/category/residential_zones/


Like I've said, I've been researching this for years, you got questions about land development I can answer damn near any academic question you have, I don't have experience though.

I never asked about how the legal/business/financial side of my plan works, I got that. I asked about what it's actually like to live in a trailer, things I can't get from books.

 Buying a used septic system!  That's brilliant.

And did you even look at that link?  You googled "How much does it cost to install a septic system" and now you know?  So good.
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Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

[h3]Typical costs$4,000 - $14,000[/h3]

Medium:  $4,000 - $14,000

High:  $25,000+

Cost to build a septic tank system may vary depending on the state or city. Get free estimates from septic tank specialists in your city.

You've been involved in building how many houses now?   Installed how many septic systems?  You've at least gotten estimates, right?

They guy that didn't realize he needs running water is now gonna GC his mobile home getting installed (can't call it built, I guess) with its near DS septic system.  Sounds about right.

As I stated above, I know exactly what zoning means but I'm not sure you do in real world experience.  Once again, if it's a huge parcel, sure it's more than likely suitable to be built upon.  It doesn't mean that perc/soil tests have been conducted, proper approvals are in place or that there are site plans, that building permits have been filed, etc.  Is it possible if it has been developed and the current owner has gone through the process?  Sure.  Is that a guarantee?  Nope.

I'm not to worried about future projects, I've bee doing research for years on land development, where and when to buy, how to buy, land quality etc.

Like I said, it's a good thing you're interested in this and want to create something yourself but even though you think you might know a little something from taking a class or two and reading up online, you don't.  We can start a real estate/home building thread rather than clutter this one up anymore.  

Since we're googling, peep this from your own city, let it marinate then start that other thread.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

http://www.zoningplus.com/regs/kansascity/Doc-Viewer.aspx#secid-0

http://kcmo.gov/planning/building-permits/

http://extension.missouri.edu/p/EQ401

http://www.opkansas.org/doing-business/permits-and-licenses/septic-system-permits-and-inspections/

 

[am1x90xnike]

I'm going to ask the question I want to ask because the amount of condescension is rustling my jimmies, apperantky I haven't been thinking about/researching/talking to people who have done what I described for the last three years. As, no one reads what I actually type,for instance, never mentioned multimillion dollar condos, nor did I say I wanted to buy land in Kc (it's Maryland I'm looking at) or did I saw I know all the zoning laws(said they're fairly easy [then posted a quick example of how easy it is to find the desired info] to find and I know enough academic to get me buy on personal ventures, eventually leading to other things). I know what I want, and know how to get it, the question is, what is it like for a bachelor, non whiskey-tango, to live in a trailer, not acquisition but retention and mantainence and social life, I got everything else.

 

[br0keballer]

Y'all should check out million dollar listings NY, low key my favorite show and it reminds me of this post.

 

[krazy88s]

Y'all should check out million dollar listings NY, low key my favorite show and it reminds me of this post.

I watch it religiously. LA too.

 

[yvespo3]

Y'all should check out million dollar listings NY, low key my favorite show and it reminds me of this post.

That dude Fredrik gets on my nerve but damn dude makes bank.

 

[venom lyrix]

Y'all should check out million dollar listings NY, low key my favorite show and it reminds me of this post.

guilty pleasure show

 

[rook]

I like it but just hate how scripted its become

 

[omgitswes]

Still in the process of moving everything in and cleaning up the place but here's a quick shot of my bedroom. Wish I had a before shot so you could see the condition it was in before.....more pics as I get the rest of the house ready

 

[scarsorscabs]

Good work.

 

[flyny]

guilty pleasure show

same here


And NT fam, I plan on moving to a 1 bedroom in about 6 months. How many months should I have saved up by the time I move. I want everything to be an easy transition, so I want to have a good number of months rent saved up + some cash to purchase furniture, a new TV (big joint for the living room...my current TV will go in my bedroom), and some little house decorations here and there.

I was thinking 6 months rent + $1,000 (for furnishings).

Any input?

 

[scarsorscabs]

$1k for furniture, a TV and decor?  Think you're gonna have to up that budget.  Depends on what you need...do you need to furnish an entire 1 bedroom apt?

 

[wj4]

$1k for furniture, a TV and decor?  Think you're gonna have to up that budget.  Depends on what you need...do you need to furnish an entire 1 bedroom apt?

Yeah. One grand is low even for cheap ikea stuff. If you want to stay on budget you may want to look at CL too. Sometimes folks let stuff go for dirt cheap when they need to move overseas and can't bring furniture with them.

 

[rrlegend]

Yeah. One grand is low even for cheap ikea stuff. If you want to stay on budget you may want to look at CL too. Sometimes folks let stuff go for dirt cheap when they need to move overseas and can't bring furniture with them.

This

 

[flyny]

Alright alright I'm bugging when it comes to
That 1k.

Let me break it down. I say about:
500 for a TV
1500 for bedroom set + mattress
1500 for living room set including sectional sofa

So 3500 ?

I'm not too concerned about the furnishing right now. More concerned about how many months rent I should have saved up before I make that step.

Is 5-6 months adequate?

(Thanks for the input btw @Wj4 @scarsorscabs @rrlegend)

 

[rrlegend]

Alright alright I'm bugging when it comes to
That 1k.

Let me break it down. I say about:
500 for a TV
1500 for bedroom set + mattress
1500 for living room set including sectional sofa

So 3500 ?

I'm not too concerned about the furnishing right now. More concerned about how many months rent I should have saved up before I make that step.

Is 5-6 months adequate?

(Thanks for the input btw @Wj4 @scarsorscabs @rrlegend)

If you have a job and moving across town I say 3 months rent honestly . If you moving to a new city or cross country 6 months rent.

Also with that budget for furnishing it's gonna get u the bare basics . You'll do good at ikea or cl with it though . You might be able to furnish your whole crib for 2500 off of craigslist since people get would rather get something than nothing.

 

[shake]

all you need in any house is a Chromecast and you're gucci