Chuck O'Dell, Author at Mobile Home Friend

Top 13 Issues Found in Aging Mobile Homes

A mobile home with problems may have various visible issues. For instance, the roof may be sagging, there may be holes or leaks in the roof, or the siding may be damaged or missing. The windows may...

How to Qualify for a Mobile Home FHA Loan: 5 Requirements That Will Get You Approved

The lending landscape for manufactured homes has been an up and down affair over the years. Just a few years ago after the “Great Recession", there were very few lenders to be found willing to make...

Fix Your Sinking Home: The Complete 2025 Cost Guide for Mobile Home Foundation Re-Leveling

Written by Chuck O'Dell in Buying and Selling, Finances, Repairs and Remodels Introduction (Updated November 30, 2025) Foundation issues are one of the most common and unnerving problems a...

About the Author

Chuck has been renovating and flipping properties since 2003. At this point he has over 100 properties under his belt. Chuck says that rehabbing homes is the most fun part of his real estate career. He helps clients get their homes ready to sale, helps his buyers with after-purchase remodeling; often very substantial renovations including full kitchens and bathrooms. Chuck started investing in, buying, renovating, selling, and flipping manufactured homes both in parks and on their own fee-simple lots. He says that one of the most satisfying part of renovating the mobile homes is creating beautiful, affordable housing that people are proud to own, and call home!

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