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Us too

Submitted by Heresyoftruth on September 4, 2007 - 16:33.

We just sold a double wide trailer we lived in. Why? Same thing. The costs of owning and maintaining it, in a park no less, were more than renting a one bedroom apartment.

It was only a 25K trailer, that we got more out of then we paid for. It sold in a week, with fighting bidders.

In all, we spent a lot more on upkeep than I would have thought. I had to fix the loose roof tiles, redo the porch stairs. I had to replace the stove, washer, and dryer. I had to replump the back bathroom, when the old pipes gave out.

That doesn't even include the cosmetic upgrades I did.

We found it is so much cheaper, and easier to live in an apartment. No grass to mow, no upkeep. If something breaks, they fix it. I have a lot more play money now.

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