Florida Retirement Communities - Manufactured Homes - Barefoot Bay
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- Barefoot Bay is an affordable Florida retirement community. Open to all ages, it offers manufactured homes, where you own the land, in a deed restricted Recreation District. This manufactured housing community has a professional golf course, multiple pools, a massive clubhouse complex, restaurants, shopping, and a vast array of activities and amenities. Homes qualify for conventional mortgages and are eligible under the Florida Homestead Exemption. Like a small version of The Villages in Florida, they pack this community with fun filled events. Everything’s in golf cart range. There’s something here for everyone! In fact, there’s so much here, the fun never stops. This is an alternative to resident owned mobile home parks where you buy a share, but do not actually own your lot. Join us as we tour the community and check out a few manufactured home prices. There are many used manufactured homes to choose from, or you can put a new manufactured home on an empty lot. The 2021 monthly HOA fee is $68. If you are considering a Florida mobile home park, be sure to compare costs and benefits with those of Barefoot Bay.
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Been a home owner in Barefoot Bay for 33 years, sold first mobile and now have a new modular home there. Great activities and just so much to do, you won’t be bored that is for sure. Enjoyed your video.
Thanks so much! I didn't know places like BFB even existed when I moved down. If I had it would have been at the top of my list of possibilities.
Older mobiles have high hurricane risk
@@RussellWatsonFMHLI plan on going to check out Barefoot Bay June 24
My aunts live in BB. We have had many lovely vacations visiting this beautiful area. It truly is a hidden gem. Thanks for featuring it.
My pleasure!
Great option! Please have more videos on these type of communities with low HOA fees. Any like these in the Orlando and Tampa metro areas?
You got it! I have not researched those areas but have done some other videos on ROCs. czcams.com/video/10eCCZjxyJ0/video.html
You can request a statewide CoOp list by joining our Inner Circle. It's Free! www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources There may be other ROCs, such as subdivisions, but lists are not readily available. Check Real-Estate listings in the area for manufactured homes.
You hit a home run with that one. This place offers a lot for the money, quite impressed. And, great content !!!
Awesome, thank you!
We bought a home in Barefoot Bay in May of 2021. We absolutely love it here. This community is a great choice for anyone who wants an affordable home in a community with very little maintenance!
Hope you like the video! Share it with family and friends when they want to know what it's like where you live.
Pls can you guide me who was the realtor who fount your home. Thanks
Yes i would like to biy there
I used to lived in Melbourne and very familiar with Barefoot. Nice place. Captain Hirams resorts and beach bar is 5 minutes away. Excellent place to go to.
Thanks for sharing
My parents sold their home in Fort Lauderdale and moved to BB in the mid-80s. Mom wasn't particularly happy because at the time there was little in the way of close by shopping and they eventually moved a few years later. Whenever I visited I always liked the area and I'm glad to see that the reasons my parents didn't stay have been dealt with. They lived on Amaryllis Drive close to the end of the street (I think 719 was the house number)
Thank you for all the work you put into your videos.
Glad you like them!
Was wondering when BFB would be featured! Great video. I lived there and needed to move due to a life change. BFB will be my home again. Best bang for your buck for sure.
Thanks for the video I really like the idea of owning the land
I relly like this community and in hindsight might have chosen it if I knew then what I know now. (A common refrain I seek to save others from :-)
Another great one Russ. Thank you!
Very welcome
Very informative and brilliant editing. Thanks
Much appreciated!
Great content...you all in Florida have so many cool options.
Thanks - hope you join us!
Thank you so much Sir God bless
Can’t wait to retire to sunny Florida!!! ❤
Ank you for your concise and informative video, I look forward to exploring the options you has described! I had no idea that such choices existed!
Glad it was helpful!
Great information. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video keep up good work
Appreciate it
Very interesting. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great amenities, 👌🏼
They are!
I bought in adjoining Snug Harbor but started looking in BB. It's a great area so Russ you must live nearby haha. That 30k lot in video is pending but what a great buy for someone. No one ever talks about the 2.3 ac BB ocean frontage which is surprising.
Good luck!
Very informative ty
Very welcome
Yes was very helpful
Great!
Wonder video, keep up the great information.? Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this. I’m a Realtor and I just shared on my FB page !
Great!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks Russ, this could work with my va loan.
Yes it sure could! This place looks like a ball if you have the energy :>)
Thank you Russ, can you please update low HOA mobil home parks in central - around Sebring, south Sebring area. Thank you
Not sure what you are looking for. Do you mean Resident Owned Communities? They have HOA fees. Or are you looking for land-lease communities with low lot rent?
Hi just came across your video and am very interested in moving to this area….ty
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Russ, have you ever been to hitching post in Naples?
I’d love to see something there (where my grandmother lived). Thanks from Ontario
Not yet!
I live here. Check out the prices lately. $200,000 or more for a mobile home? No thanks! Those same homes were going for $50,000 just seven years ago.
Have you checked out the prices nearby for a CBS or stick-built home? Housing has skyrocketed and MH is no different. That community has great appeal if you want to have the facilities that are there at very low monthly fees.
Exactly! You can buy a CBS home that would better survive a Hurricane for that price!
Russ, People should know about the brightline high speed rail that will increase noise. The current trains run at 50-60 mph. The high speed will run 100-110 mph.
It will affect some parks. The first one I lived in was already shaken nightly by freight trains. I can't imagine what that high-speed train will do there.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL There seems to be very little info available concerning decibel levels. I have not seen any evidence that sound walls will be required. It seems a good time to start grassroots campaigns for noise mitigation.
@@jeffhallel8211 OK, let us know how the campaign goes and what results you get!
@@RussellWatsonFMHL I am sure that those who suffer from the noise generated by the trains deserve better leadership than I can offer.
24/7 terrible noise! Let alone hauling LNG gas from the port of Miami to Titusville!
I’m retired on a fixed income I like the idea that I can either buy or finance. I heard you say that there’s the ability to rent to see or try before I buy. Would definitely be interested
Just google Barefoot bay rentals and I'm sure you will find some.
30K for a lot in a mobile home park?? wow. I assume its all people moving there from way up north where that is a deal.. My 3b/2ba brick house with a garage and 1/4 acre lot was only 150K ... NW florida.
DEFINITELY A 👍 MUCH BETTER THAN paying lot rent
It's a great option for sure.
Is there a sports bar? I love trivia nights.
There is!!!
Is there anything like this in the Gold Coast?
Preferably with pickleball courts. Riverland would be ideal anywhere in Gold Coast area.
Does not necessarily nd to be a manufactured home but I don’t want a huge one-time fee like I saw in a couple communities like Aberdeen.
This is great where I can own the property and home very interested
This is a place I would strongly consider if I was starting over.
Looks like a good bang for the buck. Lots to like. However, allowing rentals is huge negative. That usually brings in riff raff.
I've met a few folks that live there and haven't heard of any problems of that nature. Of course, in any community of 8,000 there will always be some problems.
Great content.🥰 How much it cost to rent a property in Barefoot Bay? Enjoyed it.😍Ty for sharing subscribed.😊
Nvm, pls disregard my question about rent in Barefoot bay bcuz googled it n the least expensive to rent is $2,350 upwards n that’s way more than I can afford. Ty tho have a wonderful day.
Yes, the price for home rental (or apartment rental) is an eyeopener and puts a different light on the "high" lot rents many complains about.
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Still looking for ways to find lists of resident owned parks on the west coast of florida. I am working diligently, including writing to all the various chambers of commerce for help! I have learned there are literally THOUSANDS of parks in Florida and how difficult it is to simply find the resident owned communities by county. HELP!!
Yes, and I found in Punta Gorda some are not even registered with the state properly. You can join our inner circle and request Co-Op lists for a particular county. It will be awhile before I have HOA subdivisions or Condo communities.
Another question. Are there Casita (very small) type "homes" with RV garages?
I have not seen this in MH parks. There may be R/V parks that offer that.
I would be interested in renting before I buy
Always a good idea!
Hello I’m wondering are there any videos that you have done on the golf side where you own your own land if so could you please let me know which video those are thank you very much
Only some in Punta Gorda so far. czcams.com/video/T7GwGKu4zns/video.html
very interesting.... any near west palm beach area?
I'm sure there must be areas where manufactured housing was once allowed in subdivisions or on private land. You would have to contact real-estate agents in the area. I would start with online listings such as MH Village. You can find links on my website: www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources
Are there any places on the west coast of Florida similar to the places you show on the east coast? I live on a low SS income as a widow and have to leave my beloved San Diego, CA due to the now, High Cost of Living! I've been looking online at locations around Sarasota, Cape Coral, Ft. Myers. Sure would appreciate your response and thanks for all your great videos.
There are many parks and communities on the west coast. For land-lease, download my statewide list of parks and start your search there. For ROC CoOps, narrow it down to a county and request a list from the same page on the website. www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources For an overall guide on picking parks I recommend my book: Retirement in Florida - Manufactured Homes & The Land-Lease Option
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The only recreation district I know of on the Gulf Coast is Trailer Estates. I'm sure there are others but I've not found a list. Hope this helps - one thing I can guarantee - we are a lot cheaper than California!
Ha!! They're all pending or under contract!!
Homes are selling very quickly these days but more come on the market all the time in this community. Google something like "Homes for Sale Barefoot Bay". There are a bunch of realtors that serve that area plus for sale by owner.
Good information-packed video. Answered most of my questions. Note- REOCCURRING is not a word. The word is RECURRING. Realtor is pronounced REAL-TOR not REAL-I-TR.
Very good annunciation. Nice and clear, and unlike so many, you do not talk too fast! Very well done!
I grew up in Florida, and until my Dad died the saddest day of my life was Jan 8, 1971 when at 11 years old, they dragged me out of Florida. I missed it every day of my life since. Now that I'm retired I think I may make Barefoot Bay my new paradise.
Sounds like the video met your needs, despite its imperfect linguistics. If I were moving to Florida today Barefoot Bay would be at or near the top of my list too.
Is there anything like Farefoot on the other side neer St. Petersburg?
Ed Hindle asked the same thing below. Trailer Estates in Bradenton is famous, with a great reputation.
I would be interested in renting there to see if I like Florida.
There often are rentals there. Google up Real Estate agents that handle homes in Barefoot Bay and let a few know you are interested. Renting is a great way to see if Florida and a given area is a fit.
Thanks for the video. I could not survive on my money in the US even as I was living alone. I moved to the Philippines now I live like a king and have a young beautiful kind wife who takes great care of me. All I do now is work on my YT channel and enjoy life!
Sounds like you found your happy place! Congrats!
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Yes it took awhile lol but yes thank you and I hope you are well as well.
Russ, I appreciate all of the videos you put out! My wife and I are going to retire in Florida hopefully, next November. Here's my concern and I'm hoping you can help me. I'm 65 and had kidney cancer. I also lost my health insurance. As a result, I used up my entire 401k, to pay the medical bills. So needless to say, we don't have a lot of cash. My credit is good and I'm 65 years old. Do you know if lenders will give mortgages to people my age? Thanks in advance.
I don't know but I don't see why not in this sort of situation. You might try some of the online mortgage brokers. Fill out an application and see what happens.
I am a mortgage loan officer. Yes if your credit is good and if you have the cash needed to close (down money + closing costs), adequate income to pay the mortgage payments, you can get a mortgage. Your age does not matter at all.
@@andylochary6319 I have at least $30,000 to put down, maybe more. I'm looking to buy something in the area of $50k. I'm very handy and a "fixer upper" is right up my alley.
So sorry about your medical issues I too have Kidney disease and it's hard. I'll pray for you.
I'm 64 yrs old I'm disabled and I qualified for Medicaid and another health insurance company. They paid all of my medical bills. Scott have you applied for these health insurance companies?
Hi Russ, I tried looking up Barefoot Bay in Melbourne but was not taken to a specific link for the community. Can you help? I am looking for rentals and/or sales. Also how do I find realtor links? Thanks for all your wonderful informative videos.
Look in the description below the video. You might have to click on more... Or just google BAREFOOT BAY. It's not in Melbourne - just right next to it. Here's a link: www.bbrd.org/ As for Realtors, just google houses for sale in Barefoot Bay. You'll get a bunch. There are links to these in the description as well.
I think it's exactly the place I'm looking for, hope someone can able to help me find I can afford.. I'm on SS Survivor.. THANKS
Glad I can help. You will find several realtors with a Google search for Barefoot Bay.
If we buy the lot, we can build diy our house...(without contractor) , but the model must follow hoa rule ?
You would have to look at the deed restrictions listed on their website. I believe it is zoned for manufactured housing.
O u re right...its for manufactured home, Thanks....
What would one rent for the month of December
I'm not sure what your question is but Google "Barefoot Bay Rental" for that sort of info.
Anything like this on the west coast of Florida?
Yes, Trailer Estates in Bradenton
I would really like to get my own lot you had the tree bedroom if it’s still for sale
I don't sell homes. You can Google "homes for sale Barefoot Bay" to see what's available.
Any communities where you can buy lots instead of leasing?
I'm confused - the video it shows you commenting on (Barefoot Bay) is on a community where every resident owns their own lot. Here's a playlist of videos explaining ROCs along with videos that contain both land-lease and ROCs. czcams.com/video/10eCCZjxyJ0/video.html
Do they have one similar to this one on the other coast?
The Original - Trailer Resorts - is in Bradenton.
Does any one know of a 2 bed 2 bath that can accomadate a wheelchair
Do you know of any other communities like this that are between Ormond Besch and Melbourne?
I have not researched that far north. I know there is at least one condominium community in that region but I have not looked for deed restricted subdivisions yet. Both the Daytona/Ormond beach area and Melbourne are on my radar for future videos so stay tuned!. I am also developing a program that will teach folks how to find these types of communities across Florida. Look for that later this summer.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL Thanks for the information..
I am really considering barefoot bay. I really like the community.
It has a lot going for it for sure!
What would you recommend in the cape coral area?
Recommending parks is like recommending cars. Everyone has a different budget, tastes, and goals. Factors such as area, proximity, amenities, age, home prices, lot rent, etc. create too many variables. My ideal park, just like my ideal pair of shoes, won't fit you. You need to identify your needs, narrow down your choices, and then contact the park(s) to see what's available. If you need some guidance in narrowing down the choices I suggest my book: Retirement in Florida - Manufactured Homes - The Land-Lease Option
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Thanks for the fast response
I need to have my 3 small Maltese dogs with me. Possible???
The deed retrictions for Barefoot Bay are on their website. Link is in the video description.
where is the link for the deed restrictions again?
They are on the website listed for the park in the video Description. Its: www.bbrd.org/
@@RussellWatsonFMHL looks like they are account restricted.
@@RussellWatsonFMHL nm. I found them!
I know this may be a stupid question but what about hurricanes? Is that an issue
The conundrum with that worry is how so many manufactured and mobile homes (including ALL of these) are still there and in great shape after 30 - 50 years' worth of hurricanes in Florida. In fact, there are hundreds of thousands of 1990 and earlier that somehow survived.......And, while I have certainly seen headline grabbing photos of mobile homes destroyed by hurricanes every few years, I see demolished cars and fatalities on the highways almost daily ... Hmmmmm Also some locations are less prone than others. Being just a little inland makes a big difference too. See my video on choosing a location: czcams.com/video/3K4BqVEspOw/video.html
@@RussellWatsonFMHL so what i take is the media as usual hypes it all. Thank you
Please be aware the public wants to know monthly cost is more important because we are retired with fixe income, many of my friends are single with a retirement budget of $1650 a month, I hope you understand what it means $$$$$$$$$$$$$
Monthly cost should not exceed $650
Luigi, There are parks with rents under $500 and I have featured several such parks. I am aware there are folks on fixed incomes. My wife & I are retired on social security. That said, with a few exceptions, mobile home parks in Florida are businesses offering a product . Some choose to offer an environment that goes beyond a lot to put your home upon. In fact, there is a quite large segment that demand more and can afford to pay for it. Mobile home subdivisions, such as Barefoot Bay, are folks who own their land and are selling at a price they choose. The costs involved with any home are best determined by contacting the selling agent. The tools needed to locate a park or home in a subdivision that meets your needs can be found on our website: www.floridamfghome.com/Buyer-Resources . If you need guidance in the process I suggest you start with my book: Retirement in Florida - Manufactured Homes & The Land-Lease Option
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How much are rentals in bear foot bay
I have no idea. You can google it and find some agencies that handle sales and rentals there.
Russ is there similar properties on the west coast? Not as large necessarily as large but you still own the land.
Trailer Estates in Bradenton is famous with a great reputation.
Just google houses in trailer estates. The ads should have the numbers.
My Thanks to everyone!
How is the drinking water there?
I haven't tried it but I have never heard of a problem.
Is there a limit on the size dog that you can have in this community?
You can read their community rules on their website. Last time I checked, the only dogs the prohibited were those registered as dangerous by the county. (Not breeds, but if a dog bites someone, for example, the county can declare that dog as considered dangerous, in which case the dog could not stay in the community.
@RussellWatsonFMHL thank you
I was looking for the community rules like you stated in the video, but I couldn't find them.
I'm not very tech-savvy 🤔
I spent a lot of time looking at houses in one of the few affordable areas that I found last week and then found out that they only allow dogs that weigh up to 30 pounds.
I have 2 golden retrievers. That's a deal breaker for me, so it wound up being a waste of time. Can't say I didn't learn anything, though.
@@yvoghese www.bbrd.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif2761/f/uploads/dor_10-25-2022-bfbws-cs2_0.pdf See the section on PETS.
Thank you for the link
Do we own the land in barefoot bay?
Yes, you own your lot. Barefoot Bay is a deed restricted subdivision and a recreation district.
Can I have a # in case i need to rent or buying ? Am in NYC
Their website link is in the video description or just Google them.
Too close to the ocean and hurricanes……
Looking for adffordable
Literally everyone has their own definition of affordable based upon resources and expected income. I have talked with folks that think homes costing $200K with lot rents of $1800/mo are affordable and folks who think a home at $30K with a lot rent of $425 is not. The place to start is an honest evaluation of what YOU can afford, assuming rising costs going forward, and then find a deal that meets your needs.
The lot rent might be $65.00 but the average price of a mobile home down there is $180,000.. no thanks
james teel , we each have our goals and ideas on what is worth our hard-earned assets. There is no question this does not meet everyone's needs. The idea is to present enough information that you can know the alternatives and make an informed decision. Glad we can help you in that regard.
Shouldn't pay any HOA fees in a trailer park.
We have a few trailer parks in Florida and I doubt you pay HOA fees in any of them.
Are any one bedroom for rent with option to buy I will be moving to Florida near Kissimmee saint cloud area in about six months or so any way to contact you in private thanks
Sorry,
I do not sell homes or offer personal consultation; preferring to reserve the time I have available for producing educational materials. With over 19,000 subscribers, I would be quickly overwhelmed if I tried. If you have a specific question related to a video, just put it in the comments so all can benefit from the answer. If you are looking for general guidance on choosing a community, may I suggest my book: Retirement in Florida - Manufactured Homes ; The Land-Lease Option.
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To download community lists, join my Inner Circle (free)
The website offers this and many more resources for finding, purchasing, and maintaining the right home for you:
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You lost me at "all age park".
Brad Jennings , we each have our goals and ideas on what is worth our hard-earned assets. There is no question this does not meet everyone's needs. The idea is to present enough information that you can know the alternatives and make an informed decision. Glad we can help you in that regard. It sounds like a 55+ might suit your needs. There are more of these than all-ages types.
It's NOT affordable anymore! Ridiculous what's being asked for manufactured older homes. The fee for the district has gone up, water isn't cheap and try getting homeowners insurance for less than $2500! 😣
Everything has gone through the roof in the last two years! I shudder every time I go to the grocery store.
But why the mexican mariachi music, LOL. Annoying.
Thanks x all your information. Can you pls send me the phone of this site. Please I will,like to see it
Here's their website: www.bbrd.org/
@@RussellWatsonFMHL thanks so much
Too bad I’m only 51
There is no age restriction in this community. In fact, I wish I was 51 - I would move there in a heartbeat!
@@RussellWatsonFMHL That is great news! I’ll be looking for a place in December. !
@@RussellWatsonFMHL how can I contact someone? I’m ready now
@@snappycappy27 The community website link is in the video description. That will get you started. Alternatively, just google homes for sale Barefoot Bay FL and call some real estate agents with homes listed.
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Dig deep and drive around lots of very unkempt homes crime is in news a lot for barefoot bay drive around before you buy buyer beware
Funny, but I read the local papers and see nothing in Barefoot Bay that I would not expect in any town of 8000. In fact, given the party atmosphere, it's sedate. Like any community that size, there are some areas that are nicer than others. I know many people who express dislike for communities that have lawn police on standby 24/7. This community might be a better choice for such folks. There are many others that have management looking at every yard daily if a pristine park interests you. It's one choice out of many manufactured home solutions to affordable housing.
I was really hoping to move down there. But, I have 5 little dogs. 2 are elderly . They stay inside except for when I take them out. 🥲
Unfortunately there are very few parks that allow more than two pets per household.