What would you choose?

@slickcut (8141)
United States
October 20, 2008 6:17am CST
Many of you know that i recently separated from my husband...Ok heres the situation...I have a mobil home on 2 acres,in the country....My children want me to either sell it oe rent it out and move closer to town,they do not want me out in the country by myself...So my husband of whom i am separated from wants to rent it from me,we are getting a divorce...So here is what i want advice for..Would you buy another mobil & have it moved closer to town? or would you rent an apartment?M Mobile that i own is not to be moved..Its in good shape but not really movable because it is an older place and it use to be my Moms..I really do not want to live there anymore...I have no problem renting it to my ex....So what would you do, in my situation..your help will be appreciated.
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@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
20 Oct 08
I would rent it out, with the way the economy is i would hold on to it so that it would either provide me with an income or if things got really bad i would have a place to live!
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@slickcut (8141)
• United States
20 Oct 08
I plan to rent it out,but the question was,would you rent an apartment or buy another mobile and move it closer to town for ME to live in?
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@cjgrooms (4456)
• United States
20 Oct 08
I would HATE living in an apartment so for me ANYTHING would be preferrable! If living with people that close doesn't bother you then it might be best to live close to public transportation, stores, doctors, the hospitial and all the other things in town. Actually that doesn't sound half bad.
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@slickcut (8141)
• United States
20 Oct 08
i have given that apt a lot of thought and i may not like that either..I am thinking maybe just getting me a smaller mobile 7 that would be better...
@kalianju (138)
• Nepal
21 Oct 08
i request you that, please closed your eyes and think what your heart tell do that and you will be happy. because to live happily you hahe to listen to your heart. ok my best wishes to you.
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@slickcut (8141)
• United States
21 Oct 08
I think that might be a WONDERFUL idea..thank you..
@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
20 Oct 08
That sounds like a good idea to rent it to him. Can he pay enough to help pay for a new place for you to live. Whether it was a mobile home or an apartment. It will be nice for you to live closer to your kids, for them too. I like living close to family, its a comfort knowing they are close. As for selling the place, can you get a good price. I would check into how much money you could get if you sold the place, would that be enough to buy another place in town? You also have to thing about the economy if you waited, things aren't selling right now. Its a buyers market, people buying homes can get some great deals on property. Good luck with whatever you decide to do, it will all work out for the best.
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@slickcut (8141)
• United States
20 Oct 08
I will not charge him enough to get me another place but it will help...He is on disability and i want to be fair but he will take care of everything,so far he has been very nice..I am looking toward maybe a mobile ,but i am not sure yet..Selling the place would not be hard but even though it sits on 2 acres,you cannot get fianancing for an older mobile home ,so i would have to carry the note or sell it cheap..
@sunita64 (6469)
• India
20 Oct 08
Well first check that after renting it you will not miss it, try leaving it for sometime and then see if you can live away from this place. If you do not miss the place then you can rent, it is better to check first then to repent it later.
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@slickcut (8141)
• United States
20 Oct 08
I have already been away since "Ike" and i feel fine to move away..I can go back anytime i wish for a visit...
@Grandmaof2 (7579)
• Canada
20 Oct 08
The mobile having been your moms would make it nice if you don't have a problem renting to your ex that's a bonus obviously that means he won't wreck the place. My idea of renting was once not an option but after owning your own place nothing beats owning. If you posted your correct age than I would think you should have no problem renting an apartment in a quiet adult setting. Back in the days when I was renting an apartment and in my twenties it was horrible. I was never a party girl and the parties would would keep me awake half the night. If you went out during the day you could almost place a bet that you'd come home from work and someone would be visiting friends and used up your parking space. I hated it. My opinion here however is if you're of age to get an apartment in a quiet senior apartment I would definately do that. There's be no yard work, no maintenance, no costly repairs and if you wanted to go away just lock your door and go. There would always be someone within the building if you did need help. I can see your kids thinking the way they do. I agree with them. Good Luck But whatever you decide YOU make the decission for YOU. You need to be happy wherever it may be. Take Care. Keep me posted I'd love to hear how your decission.
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@slickcut (8141)
• United States
20 Oct 08
I am thinking of maybe a smaller mobile in a quite place reasonably priced,that way i can be closer to town and near the children...I don't have a problem renting it to my ex,he would move but he ask if he could stay and just rent from me ,that rent would probaly go for my bills but he will take care of the place...I will keep you posted on my decision..The apartment thing is looking a little bad considering buying me another smaller mobile..
20 Oct 08
I would go for the mobile. If you have been living with open space around you I think you would find an apartment too closed in. I lived in an apartment once and hated it. I like having a garden and space. If you rent your mobil to your ex you will know it is OK and you will have some money. then your will beable to get one in town where all the facilities are but you will still have your freedom.
@slickcut (8141)
• United States
21 Oct 08
Yes i think you are right.i think it would be hard for me without some freedom to have my plants & other things.I have been leaning that way..
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
30 Oct 08
I was going to say, if it's paid for, why move.. but since you said you don't want to live there anymore, I'd likely say rent it and apply the rent to your own apartment..
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
20 Oct 08
[i]Hi slickcut, Glad to hear you back..ANyway, that is great that even if you will move, you will be earning from your mobile home if your ex will rent it...In my opinion about new place, I prefer buying a new one(mobile home) and will move close to the town, it's very hard to live in an apartment, a lot of adjustment especially living close with different people with different lifestyle![/i]
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@slickcut (8141)
• United States
20 Oct 08
Yes i have had both houses and this mobile and i love to live in a mobile home when i am by myself,it feels so safe and cosy too..I know i am not so sure about apt living,nor only do you have to be around so many people but actually you are not getting a lot for your money when you rent..So i am thinking about going that way...My ex will rent & it will give me some extra income & if he should move i can always sell...
@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
21 Oct 08
I would investigate the cost of buying and placing a unit nearer to town. Are there any good communities in the near area to your children that you can buy or put a mobile? What kind of shape is your car/truck? Do you think that renting nearer your kids would be more econmical because of gas savings to their place and shopping? You might even be able to find a small house or condo near your kids to buy. After all, we know that mobile homes have tornado targets painted on their roofs...
@slickcut (8141)
• United States
21 Oct 08
I have been thinking all these things in my mind..I am looking and i would love to buy a small house and i have been looking..I know that mobiles are not that safe,and i have to leave in case of hurricanes,we get more of that than anything else really.....I have a very good 2002 pickup truck/small one and in great shape..I know that being closer to town would be a lot more convineient for me,rather than out in the country where my mobile that i own is..i still have a lot of looking and decisions to be made...Thank you for your thoughtds..
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@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
21 Oct 08
Honestly, what would it hurt to go into town, rent an apartment for 6 months and see how you like it, it would get you out of the place your in and time to find the most perfect place.
• Philippines
21 Oct 08
If you have no problems renting the mobil to your ex then you might as well rent it out. It will fix your problems with your kids wanting you to move to town. I hope things work out for you!
@slickcut (8141)
• United States
21 Oct 08
Thank you.That seems to be what i am thinking at this time...