u/NRosey96

Hi there! Would love some professional opinions here.

We're buying a mobile home in Torrance for $115k in the skyline mobile home park. Lot rent is extremely high, ~$3000/mo. Paying off the mobile home in cash and just plan to pay the space rent.

Why we are buying a mobile home- We want a single family home, are tired of horrible landlords entering our home without permission and breaking the law. We have no interest in condo living and have done it in the past and have had nightmare experiences. We have kids on the way and need our own four walls, laundry, plenty of parking and have pets. We need outdoor space. A mobile home offers all of these things. Comparable rentals in the area do not.

I figure in 5 years, our space rent could be about $4k-$4.5k/mo. If rents in this area continue the way they are now, we figure we will be paying the same or even more in rent for a single family home.

I know everyone says that a mobile home isn't an appreciating asset... But I wonder if that's true here in southern ca. What are your thoughts?

This isn't so much about making money or hoping the home will appreciate, it's more about trying to match or beat the rental market price while having a better quality of life than in a rental home.

Would love to hear what you think!

Not going to post the address for safety reasons.

If you're looking to rent a single family home on a culdesac right on the railroad tracks in Torrance, please be aware:

- Landlord has raised the rent well beyond the legal limit, and has raised it TWICE in the last three days, forcing current tenants out after years of respectful tenancy (rent always paid on time, friendly relationship, etc).

- Will show your property without your consent when you are NOT planning to move, advertise it as available when it's NOT

- Promise applicants a move in date that is NOT possible (less than 30 days)

While the last two things are technically "legal", it's a horrible thing to do. Tenants are now getting kicked out on the street after always paying on time, taking good care of the home, and being friendly neighbors. Landlord only cares about money.

Just want to look out for other renters. Don't give them your hard earned money, they'll kick you out and dare you to sue them.

Much love to all the little guys out there who can't afford a lawsuit so they just take the punch.

EDIT TO ADD: people keep asking for the address. I am still living in this home, so I of course don't want to reveal my home address to the internet! Lol

EDIT TO ADD AGAIN: wow this worked! 🫶Someone who my landlord showed my house to messaged with the address asking if it was that home. Not only did I save them a headache by warning them about her, but they actually flagged ANOTHER illegal thing my landlord did that I hadn't even realized. Bravo to reddit for doing its thing! Gotta look out for each other!