UNBELIEVABLE SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME RENOVATION! | Before and After | Mobile Home Investing

Follow along as we finish up this single wide mobile home flip. We bought this mobile home in Portland, OR in March of 2020, in the middle of a pandemic! Thankfully we persevered and had it listed by May and we sold the mobile home in August, 2020. This is one of our first mobile home flips to be a single wide mobile home. We usually deal in larger double wide mobile home remodels.
*Note: This video can be used for mobile home investing beginners or mobile home investing pro's. We aim to give you tips and tricks for how to flip mobile homes yourself and we are always available to answer comments or emails if you have questions for us. Our mobile home investing career started in 2017 and have flipped over 15 homes since that time, as well as doing mobile home renovations for clients as well. We enjoy showing you our remodeled mobile home tours, how-to videos on mobile home investing and unbelievable renovation transformations.
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[@Cruisingthirty]

Yes! Seeing the process for those types of cabinets would be amazing! Would love to see more DIY’s too. And I absolutely love the transformation on this one!

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

Thank you! We’ll make sure to film next time we get the chance to refinish those cabinets

[@lauraashton6855]

I agree!

[@katiebug5273]

@@livinghoperenovations9353did you ever get the chance to record a video redoing some? We’re about to buy a 1993 trailer and the cabinets definitely need to be painted.

[@user-qu8sz6ik4x]

I wish there were more people that did mobile home renos not even as just flip houses but to be paid to come in to help people reno they need more shows on single and double wide renos love your video great job guys I love it ..❤

[@stampbooker]

I would love to see more about redoing mobile home kitchen cabinets 😊

[@ashleywalker-hale7964]

I would love to see a video on how to paint mobile home cabinets.

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

We'll take that video next time we do this. DIY on the way!

[@ManufacturedHousingExpert]

Great idea.

[@MsFaithAmber]

@@livinghoperenovations9353 thank you

[@lisat3985]

Me too

[@kurt5782]

I just did all of mine. I wanted to replace them, but thanks to lumber costs, I used caulk paint and clear coated them. They have been holding up so far and look really good. Really depends what you have. Mine were paper coated MDF and so I couldn't sand and paint. Use a high adhesion primer, and paint after. It actually looks really good and was all less then $150 including the hardware.

[@donnawiseman9311]

My mother-in-law lived in a mobile home almost identical to this one. It is amazing what you have done. And I love the white. It makes the home look bigger. Great job!

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@rosebusch238]

So happy to have found this because I'm about to do a renovation on a single wide. I'd love to find more videos like this.

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

Glad it was helpful!

[@phawnl5000]

Can you share the the flooring you used! Thanks

[@bethanybest1715]

Getting ready to buy a mobile home for the first time definitely will borrow some ideas

[@carolsolis8189]

When we remodeled our 1885 cottage we used shiplap for a backsplash and on walls and ceiling. Love it. Happy to see someone did this, I think the contractor thought we were a little crazy!

[@maryannkom299]

Loving the cabinet with the mesh. They used to have free standing cabinets like that that were called pie safes. Because you can put baked goods ( pies) in there to cool. It turned out so well.

[@twick7117]

White is my favorite. Cool, crisp, clean, neutral. Put pops of color with it. You did a nice job. White was not a mistake. I painted my place all white, all doors, windows, trim, ceilings, walls, cupboards.

[@ursulasmith6402]

You are a genius. I couldn't do this, so no negative comments everyone. These people are greatl!

[@shanoncollier769]

I like this bc it is what a normal person can do for renovations. Thank you for not showing a ridiculously large house that "normal" people do not have.

[@pkkoroso1097]

CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THE NAME OF THE FLOORING IS AND WHERE DID YOU GET IT?

[@ironmom77]

Thank you for sharing. We are renovating a single wide of our own and the people left holes in the walls and most of the cabinet doors broke. Your wired front cabinets are a GREAT way to fix this problem without having to replace All of the damaged ones we have. Thank you for the idea :)

[@Donna-vh5ym]

This is GORGEOUS. I would love to see how you put the ceiling up. It's not popcorn..yaay Love that. Also would love the see how you did the shiplap for the backslash. The white is PERFECT!!!

[@grease_queendockery148]

this is almost exactly the same layout as my 85 singlewide. different size windows, my sink is in the corner where your shelves are. this motivates me in all the right ways and proves i can too have a dishwasher :) thank you guys!!

[@joanmanzella8740]

I would love to see a video on how to refinish the cabinets!

[@jere5555]

The white is great, clean, bright and contemporary upgrade to outdated dingy ‘trailer’ look. You did a nice job.🤙🏼👍🏼

[@sunshinepatti4225]

I love my single wide and trying to upgrade on a VERY tight budget. I'm starting with stripping off the "trailer strips" in all the walls. Looks more like a home. Any tips on doing this for a professional look?

[@beckyb1797]

I love these redos you guys take on! I love that you reuse and update existing features! 👍

[@natzen4322]

This is an amazing flip! You all did a great job!

[@valdismoseley6935]

I always wondered if mobile homes could be renovated. Now I know. Thanks for the video and good job with the remodel.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

We are in the upper midwest. Buyers would be looking at $150k - $200k for that trailer in our rural area on 1/2 acre which is about the smallest lot one can get not in a park. We are rehabbing a mid 70’s single wide 14 x 70 we bought in 2002 as vacation home. More people should be considering them as they are starting out or downsizing to for single people instead of apartment living. There is so much you can do with them and they are pretty simple to work on. Today the modular homes are crazy expensive.

[@elizabethalfaro3294]

I feel in love with this transformation lots of light and so open I love it.

[@OKJen98]

Yes would love to see the cabinet painting. We just bought an 80s trailer & it has the wood paneling closets. Trying to decide whether to & if we can paint them.

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

Next time we refinish those cabinets, we’ll make sure to film it!

[@carlahoag7154]

Nice work. And you're right - gray is depressing.

[@wendymathews1030]

This turned out beautifully! I love it that you paint it all white; it looks so clean and new, and exactly what I would want to see if I was in the market to purchase. For people who scoffed that you could sell that home for $45k, there is a 1984 single wide in the park I live in that was no where near as nice as this one; it was in ok shape, but it needed some work done. It ended up selling for $55,500. You would be hard pressed to find a mobile home in this park cheaper than that. The market is insane right now! This really turned out good though, I love every bit of it! My mobile home is a 1981, and it has the same butcher block counter tops....I painted them 2 years ago to look like granite, and they turned out so good! They are holding up great, so I’m very glad I did it. I also really like those mesh cupboards you have in there too! I think that was a good call to leave them. I really hope you’ll continue these renovations with the befores and afters like you’re doing. I would love to see some DIY projects too, specific to mobile homes, like how to paint the cabinets like you mentioned. I’m sure you would have a lot of projects you could think of for some how-to videos. That would be really helpful to people like me who have older mobile homes maybe, or whatever you could think of. I need to replace a bathroom window in the master bath, and I can’t afford the $600 I was quoted for the install, so I’m wondering if I could maybe do it myself?? Lol! But I’m clueless, so I don’t know what I’ll do. Anyway, those are just my thoughts. It was great to see you both on here, I’ve really missed you guys doing this!!

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

Thank you Wendy!

[@1953jafitz]

Loved this! I’ve lived in my mobile home for about 35 years. It was built in 1970’s. I’ve done very few few updates. My brother who’s done a lot of fixes for me is very handy dyi guy but finds it frustrating working in a mobile home because there are so many construction differences from a house. He’s going to attempt installing new floors. I like the ones you installed! And I’d like him to plaint my ugly cabinets. Very interested in see a video of that. You can’t find a lot a mobile home renovation videos. Appreciate what you’re doing!

[@ShealeenLouise]

Hey! This looks so good! What was the flooring you used? I can't seem to find the link.. Sorry If I missed it somewhere...

[@kathleenmckee7338]

Hi Guys, great Reno! Just a couple of ideas, since you kept the original counters, it might have flowed better to have chosen the flooring that would match closest, even though I agree that floor colour is lovely! Also choosing a cupboard pull/knob in a warm metal ie: bronze would marry the flooring to the countertops. Black with white is such a beautiful classic, but you also are integrating the warm brown tones due to the countertops. Overall beautiful Reno on a tight budget. Well Done!!! 👍

[@m.carter9090]

Wow - nice reno job. Here in Tucson, the prices are higher especially now that so many people are moving here.

[@glenellbandy2670]

This was super well done. I've seen the before video and had a pretty good idea of what you accomplished but it would be great to see before pics spliced in with the after video to fully appreciate what has been done here.

[@margaretperry951]

So fun to start watching this video and recognize y'all! Glad y'all are doing well! Love the Reno!

[@JessaKrissovich]

Id like to see more videos talking about how you get into the logistics of flipping mobile homes! I love what you guys are doing!

[@Ondina021]

What’s the floor name ??? I just bought my own trailer

[@shirleybalinski4535]

Curious why you didn't put trim above kitchen cabinets to bridge the small gap to ceiling. Looking good !!

[@pattiamaya4671]

Painting cabinets abs floating a mobile home wall and omitting the strip that you find on the walls. Thank You

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

Thank you!

[@tiffanykilby7560]

Oh my gosh! Was just about to mention the strips on the walls. That's one of the first things I would have done.. nothing says mobile home like those strips , I hate them.

[@gabbyg561]

Being a Baby Boomer, of course we have more knowledge about the older homes. The one thing I love about older homes, is that you would get all the cute little extras like the shelves by the bar, in the living room. Also, you would get front eat in kitchens like this one, and many had curio cabinets and broom closets. I love those cabinets next to the windows, not only do they add charm to the kitchen, but all that storage!! You guys did a great job, plus kept the integrity of the original look and floor plan. So many People today want to start knocking down walls and create one big room.

[@trinaayers3978]

Looks great! Love the shiplap.

[@drewcunningham2]

Really looks like you just painted it white throughout added a few fixtures in the kitchen and laid new floor .............amazing what a difference such a simple reno can make!

[@jazmincastillo5963]

Wish I could do this . single momma of 4 and I’ve thought about buying a trailer and remodeling it nicely to have our little home and now be $350k in debt I live in Florida . But to find someone who can do all the work would be hard . Absolutely beautiful 😍 came out so nice

[@debbiedaniel6594]

I received your email about my ‘boring’ comment. I went back and viewed the original video and I was expecting to see the ‘after’, so I was disappointed with all the details. However, I REALLY love the after video and all of the color schemes. The white was the way to go as well as the flooring. Really loved the flooring. You were right in keeping the countertops because after all, you’re not living there and it is all about the profit. I liked the open shelves and the gold wire stuff on the cabinets. Loved the black framed windows - looks very modern. I would have gotten rid of the three light thing in the kitchen with a $30 Home Depot fixture. Overall, great job! The place has probably already been sold and will make a nice home for a family. 👍🏼

[@ManufacturedHousingExpert]

We sell hundreds of mobile homes a year. You did an excellent job!

[@marisolmcwatters]

love it, Im trying to redo my moms mobile home too.

[@bethmitchell7613]

Here in York, Pennsylvania, that home would be a great deal! Of course, desirability also depends on the home's location and how high the lot rent is. I think y'all did a great job renovating this home, and white is the best choice of color for a flip. I know you mentioned the year, but it would be really helpful to folk if you also mentioned the make and model, if you have it. Someone might really like the layout of one of the homes you flip and want to look for one like it in their area (like me!) Thanks much!!

[@TheDISSHonoredOne]

Floor is beautiful! Yes please show how you refinish the cabinets. Luv the back splash in kitchen.

[@marit4fl]

Yes! Seeing you refinish cabinets would be awesome! Our mobile home is a hideous mess.

[@jenniferwinters4379]

I think it turned out great! I really like the gold on those cabinets. Nice choice in leaving those on there!

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

Thank you!

[@Lea941]

It looks fabulous!! I’ve been waiting to see your end product.. And yes, please do a video on how to paint the cabinets please!! Thank you!!

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

Will do! Thanks for being so patient!

[@minicarbaum]

I LOVE what you guys are doing! ❤ Keep Going!

[@Dayetime]

Wonderful work

[@jenidillon]

Yes please! Video on how to do the cabinets please!

[@raymondbrown940]

Nice video! You guys really flowed through the presentation nicely. Thank you!

[@garyfrench9721]

Looks very nice I love a front kitchen in a single wide.

[@PurplePufferfish]

Dude, I want you to flip my tiny old mobile home! You did an amazing job!!!

[@stephaniefigueroa7302]

Wow so crazy. The price difference from Ca 😂 looks beautiful. Can’t wait to share my first flip!

[@cynthiajfannin7986]

I have a 2006 14x80 MH and I hate it! I personally think the older ones are adorable and more functional. I’ve had many structural issues with my home because of how it was just thrown together! Thank God it’s paid for!

[@tamarar.4642]

You can’t go wrong with white! I painted my kitchen and went with white countertops with a high gloss finish. It looks awesome against dark cabinets and mother of pearl backsplash. It reflects light especially with under cabinet lighting. Y’all did a great job with this flip. I live in a single wide as well. You would be surprised at all the hidden storage I’ve created. I usually try to buy or make furniture that allows for hidden storage. Coffee tables, behind the couch roll out cabinets, under bed storage, huge storage bench on the porch, under stairs storage on the porch. Storage benches in between my raised garden beds, and I made lamp post that open to store my garden tools and gloves.

[@SweetserK]

Wow Tamara! I never would have thought of storage in lamp posts. Curious what your behind the couch roll out storage cabinets are.

[@tamarar.4642]

@@SweetserK Sometimes people have tables behind their sofas for lamps or pictures. My sofas are against a wall. I built a slim cabinet the same height as the back of my sofa. It kind of looks like a pullout pantry but you can’t see it when you enter the room 😂. I store my emergency radio, batteries, laptop, chargers etc. in there. No one knows it’s there unless you move the sofa. The lamp post I just built a square column around it that opens like a cabinet.

[@aliciaaltom6652]

Just found this channel and I'm so glad I did!! 😊 Looking to buy a home soon here in WA. prices are ridiculously high but we love it here and wanna make it work for us. We are viewing a few homes this wknd. Trying to get inspo bc I know these trailers would need work. And I don't want to get too far in over my head on a flip. Most vang for buck while still adding value and charm. Also would love ideas for a beach home!? Thanks can't wait to see more videos and ideas. You guys do great!

[@MartaGose]

That's looks awesome 👌

[@con_ed7960]

This looks TREMENDOUS. I had a question for you. (I think my original text got truncated, so here it is again) We have a single wide at the beach and I will be painting the entire exterior. Ours is a 1978 Buddy and has the original metal exterior, no vinyl siding. My question is, "how did you frame out the exterior of the windows so nicely and can it be done with a metal exterior? I literally thought they were NEW WINDOWS, what an awesome technique. We have the same original horizontal sliding windows and although not thermally efficient, they work just fine (I actually like how they let in so much more air in, than the newer windows we have at our primary residence).

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

I’m not sure that’s a question. Lol if you are asking if we needed permits for this job, no we didn’t. We didn’t do any moving plumbing or electrical or do anything structural. Don’t need permits for painting and floors 👍🏼🙌🏼

[@con_ed7960]

@@livinghoperenovations9353 LOL...I retyped my question. the "permit" text was regarding the HOA Home Improvement Permit I need to obtain first, before I paint (I did not retype that, but that's the context...thx!)

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

Ahh now I’m following. I haven’t tried adding the framing around the exterior of windows on homes with metal siding. I’m sure it can be done, but you’d likely need to order mobile home specific materials because you probably don’t want wood around the windows if the siding is metal. Just my thought! I have a mobile home store here in Portland up near the airport.

[@con_ed7960]

@@livinghoperenovations9353 Thank you for the advice. I was thinking after I paint the home with 2 coats, I could screw in / frame the window with a white paintable moulded high-density urethane foam, like fypon, millwork product. Then seal the perimeter with a silicone paintable caulk? The stuff is super light yet durable. Thoughts?

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

I’m not familiar with the product but if it’s rated for exterior use and you use your paintable exterior caulk, it could work fine. I would also suggest a Z-metal strip over the top of the window as well, if it’s exposed to weather and not covered.

[@ashleymandina6139]

i am very happy to have come across this video. our home had a lot of damage from hurricane ida, so we are having to redo almost the whole house. we got a new roof so far but we have alot of work to do. this was very inspiring for me and i got some great idea of what to do in our kitchen. i would love to see a video on how to redo the cabinets in a mobile home!!

[@ohiograndma8655]

Love it but I personally would want the laundry cabinets painted to match the rest of the house.

[@shirleybalinski4535]

Declutter( seriously). Clean everything( seriously). Paint everything a single color( light,white or pale). Replace all floors. Fix all obvious problems( leaks,holes,windows,roof, mechanics,etc). Be prepared for the reno to take longer & cost more than expected & to run into more problems than planned for. Good luck.😊

[@JPJPJPJP]

perfect job🎉

[@nancyantrim3130]

I like the kitchen and with white walls it will make it seem bigger rather than a darker color. Good choice.

[@user-qu8sz6ik4x]

Love to see video on redoing those cabinets

[@jettnatchez4776]

I love white the best! Looks great

[@emmaharte1]

Hey you guys, I just came across your videos. I have acquired a manufactured home on property I bought in TX. I currently live there and want to update my space. My biggest concerns are the walls, cabinets, and one part of the sub floor where my dad and I had to do some other repair work. I would like to see a video on how to effectively get rid of the seems in the walls and redo my cabinets in the best way possible as well.

[@carolhanson8330]

Thank you so much for the video. We have an older mobile home and I was curious about what could be done to update it. Thank you again 💖

[@keahithefieryone8513]

Was looking at different decors and came across yours- I chose almost a similar paint by Behr called Dark Storm Cloud and just loved seeing your choice of color, we plan to do the kitchen in all white but the cabinets in the Dark Storm Cloud with rubbed dark Bronze handles, so it's opposite of the living and dining room wall color, awesome job!

[@naturelovinjenn7223]

I want to see a video of you helping a family in desperate need finish remodeling a single wide mobile home. ❤️❤️ And I know just the family!!!

[@debbiemercer8769]

Please do a show on refinishing mobile home cabinets. Technically is what I need to know also. Want to get started on this project. Thank you so much. Fabulous job on the kitchen you both did. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@doloresh.4515]

Great job! I’d love to see a video on how to paint cabinets. My double wide has cabinets with two surfaces. The back side is white and the front has a plastic paper, “wood look” covering that is loose on some cabinet doors & drawers. Where it meets the back side it has “popped up” & is breaking & coming off. I have thought about replacing all the doors & drawers but know how expensive that would be. Any suggestions? Also, what sort of walls are there? I notice there aren’t any strips.

[@jodyanderson650]

I had these cabinets also. I painted them about 4 years ago. I just made sure they were clean and used kilz primer, think I did two coats right over the brown paper covering and all. Then two coats of kitchen enamel paint. Seems to be wearing well. What a difference it made.

[@ivetbluesky]

Amazing!

[@professorshabazz5661]

Yes, please do a video on refinishing the cabinets!

[@LivingFREE307]

New sub so I haven't watched all your videos but id love to see more videos on specific things (diy/how to)... Like painting the cabinets, fixing a small section of water damaged floors, etc. Thank you for sharing!!

[@KimAlessi]

I have a similar mobile home and want to redo my cabinets white as well. Would love to know how you did it

[@RedNicole22]

This kitchen looks amazing! Great job.

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@CharRose54]

You guys did a really nice job on this home!

[@kimhoney9052]

So glad I found your channel!

[@jenniferthurs7222]

Turned out great. Yes would love to see how to do the cupboards and what is needed to paint walls and ceilings.

[@SuperTRHall]

My first time on your channel and I love it !!

[@susankern8553]

Great job ‼️👍💞

[@shelbyfernandez4089]

Looks so good! A tub refinishing kit would look so good!

[@sherryhamper4082]

Portland metro area is very expensive area to live. Property is outrageous. Good job.

[@bobbiebrushia3384]

Hi there, this is the first video I've watched of yours. I like what you did to the mobile home. I just recently bought a single wide for our son. It is all origanal. My questions are, 1. Please tell me the process to paint the cabinets? 2. Did you paint the window trim black or did they come like that? 3. Is there any helpful hints on painting the paneling? 4. What kind of paint was used on the ceiling? Cabinets? Walls? Thanks fir the video it has inspired me. I think getting your advice can save me money and time. Thanks so much

[@maryannhorner1900]

Wonderful rehab guys! ❤️ the kitchen with the gold mesh hutch area. Will make a great family home 👍

[@jazcele]

I will love to see more details of how you doing. Material that you use and how you doing, so we really can learn in case we want to try to do it . I like all your videos. Sadly you are in Oregon because I’m in California and I will love if you guys can transform my place.

[@EmilyBoltz]

This is awesome - I love love love the shiplap!!!!!!

[@widowswatch6610]

Looks great!

[@livinghoperenovations9353]

Thanks!

[@lindamcneely]

I love your white and black it makes it look much larger and cleaner and you can always accent with color.

[@ospee2004]

I would have painted the gd wire in the cabinets black.

[@sharonhendrix8085]

I would love to learn how to redo the cabinets. I have these type cabinets, they are..fraying on the edges. Please show how you redid these cabinets!

[@justmanette2152]

I checked for the info for flooring but could only find that you posted the kitchen knobs from Amazon. Would you please update info ?

[@leothompson8386]

Awesome work!

[@lanakocurek4117]

We've just purchased a mobile home that we will reno. The kitchen is a must. I would love to know what we need to do to the cabinets to paint them. Thanks so much

[@marinashear3818]

Yes, please, make the video on redoing the cabinets.

[@marinashear3818]

Less intro would be great. Also, would like to see the actual process. Lastly, what a difference a year makes. A mobile home like this would go for much, much more than $20k today! Redo the tub/shower and this might go for upwards of $100k. More people are moving to Texas every day, and we are low on inventory.

[@JamesSmith-uc8nt]

They got lucky with the windows and counters being nice. Especially for that era

[@katiekatie6212]

this is so beautiful. i could see like a single mother & daughter living there.

[@carylhalfwassen8555]

Or son?