First Time Buyer - Older MH What to Look For?

[kimlin]

We are seriously considering buying a 1973 Gentry mobile home. It is 1440 sq ft and appears to be well manintained and has been upgraded & updated by the homeowner who was a builder by trade. Were Gentry homes well built for their time? What should we ask for in an inspection?

[David Oxhandler]

The home is 40 years old. The original builders efforts have long been overshadowed by the owners maintenance and care. Hire a licensed home inspector and have him do a full inspection. They will cover every system and feature of the home from the roof to the foundation including the electric, plumbing, and heating/cooling. In most parts of the country the cost is a few hundred dollars and well worth the cost.