How to Move your Mobile Home: Choosing a Transporter part 1

HOW TO CHOOSE A TRANSPORTER To have a successful move, the right transporter is essential.  If your transporter is the wrong choice, there is no limit to the problems you will have, and the costs you will incur. Let’s review some of the essential qualities of the right transporter. EXPERIENCED You do not really want to use a mover who is just starting out.  Experience is key to having a successful move.  Make sure that the mover has done some moves before yours.  You might want to ask for some references, and hope that one is a big dealer who moves homes all the time.  Clearly, a larger “feel”, such as a receptionist or yellow page ad, may add to your comfort ability. You can ask the guy if he has done a lot of moves but, obviously, he’ll tell “sure I have”, particularly if he is just starting out and desperately needs work – so you’ll need more evidence than that! LICENSED Most states require that mobile home movers and installers need to be licensed and bonded.  Don’t hire the off duty truck driver that is not licensed to move mobile homes.  The mover should have his/her license number on the contract and it is worth taking the time checking that the license number is valid and is in the correct name of the person or company that is moving your home. By Frank Rolfe Frank Rolfe is a mobile home park investor and owns over 100 parks with his partner Dave Reynolds. Frank also leads regular Mobile Home Park Investing Bootcamps through the MobileHomeUniversity.com.