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Hello I'm kind of looking into possibly purchasing a mobile home. However I would prefer to place it on private land as opposed to a lot where you pay rent. Is that possible in Brandon? Majorly in the city area?  
 
Also any tips on mobile homes? Or cons as well.....  
Just looking for knowledge.

Rural you could do this if you owned property. Strict guidelines in most cities/towns about where, what lots can be placed on for good reason. If only lots available in newer areas, they would not allow this to be placed with guidelines of certain size, etc.  
 
Keep in mind in mobile courts I believe (I could be wrong) paying rent on the property is like paying a property tax like you would on city land you owned.

We have lived in a trailer for ten years on a private lot and I wish I had never seen the thing, nothing but problems mostly down to poor build quality.  
I wish that I could afford to buy a house for my family but we’re stuck with what we have.

You are having issues with your modular home? what kind? is it falling apart? lie the woodwork, also where did you purchase it from, I'm looking at a new one.

I have owned houses in Brandon and have owned mobile homes, I love my mobile! but do buy quality! Do your research, the same as buying a house. That being said, I am on a rented lot in the city. I love the fact that my streets are kept cleared and I see the street cleaner more that once a year.

I'm glad you have a pleasant experience. I was looking into BestBuy homes

who can I speak to regarding about such guidelines? or where can I find them? or could someone tell me a yes or no answer?

I went down this road a few years back and here was my experience:  
 
Bit of background too. I already owned a fairly new modern home and it was in a small town about 1.5 hr drive from Brandon. Not much for work choices so I started working in Brandon, which was getting tiring driving and the costs even at $1.20 ish for gas added up that my affordable home lost out to travel costs. In the city of Brandon, there were not any areas of land available to own and put a home on. Even in existing parks, to try and move a slightly used home (even if it was the same size, brand, colour and model year as existing homes already there), no options to bring the home in. If any park seems to expand, it also comes with strings that a new home must be purchased from a specific manufacturer and that is it. Any community within a 30 minute drive of Bandon also netted no options. Some won't allow them at all. Even brand new ones. Others had some bylaws that would allow them, but as long as they were within 10 years of new, and at the time, mine was exactly on its 10th year so they wouldn't even consider stretching an inch for me. I finally was able to sell it for a respectable price, but in the end, I barely got my investment back and lived in it for 10 years, so as far as a home being an investment, mine did not gain. I can say that my cost of living for 10 years was my interest on the mortgage, which was cheaper than rent. but no real gain in net worth. That was also in around 2013 to 2014 I was attempting this. Hopefully that is a response you were looking for.

Hello, and thank you for sharing your experience with me, tat is very much a valuable information. Talking about hidden costs, that's a huge one. Driving an hour+ each day, time and gass money and depreciation on your car are things to consider. I think that would be the #1 priority, if you can't put it in a convienient spot, then it's not worth it.  
 
Once again, thank you.

As a former mobile home owner, I can tell you that insurance has shot up from previous years. It's already far more expensive than for a house, but a few years ago, it took a huge jump. So, check with an insurance agent what those costs are before you buy.