Well, our lives here are a work in progress. We don't know how much harder hit the economy will be hereby the pandemic? I am legally disabled and my partner needs to get his disability in place too. So no we do not have good jobs.
Your skills may matter/affect where you roost.
You're able to earn a percentage of disability without penalty. Or were able anyways.
Travel time to work costs. IF housing/rent ect. is cheaper than where work is then travel time /cost can be justified.
Disabilities vary. Most too unique to use a broad brush.
I don't want to know you two's limits but they will affect where you want to stay , and future planning.
If you are looking at a wheelchair in the future ,or already in one , a ramp can run a few grand.
And a home needs to accommodate a chair. Plus grab handles for transfers ect.
Medical facilities in range can factor too with increasing age and health and condition.
Being hours away from desired treatment and access to medical facilities is not good.
Then there is transportation.
Being independent and mobile in the future may depend on a van with a lift. IF that is the inevitable , should an eye be kept out for the right used one , or wait till it's needed?
If you are already making payments , and have to trade in your current ride , who is going to gain in that deal?
Yes it depends on your current ride. But used sales run on profit far more than generosity.
And a private owner selling a disabled accommodating van is not going to want your trade most likely.
Mobile homes (well all homes) need to be inspected before offering a bid on them.
That does not mean the inspector does not miss a problem....
Wiring in older mobiles is always suspect. To me anyways.
Next is the roof. Any seams or trim ,or joints ,or where a fixture or deliberate hole goes through the roof.
A bad roof , or one that leaked earlier , even if repaired is a red flag for me.
Having worked in the R.V. industry in the past , I've seen naughty secrets folks tried to hide.
Then there is resale value...
IF a mobile is on land you would own vs paying lot rent you'd have more options to consider. More so if you had it paid for.
IF local zoning allows replacement of home.
Lot rent is money out the window as far as equity. But renting suits some folks for varied reasons.
Toe behind trailers need a healthy tow vehicle. And preventive as well as ongoing maintenance.
A friend now passed was working on designs for the disabled.
Starting with a being produced basic structure.
Being in a chair gave him perspective.
My partial use of a chair and previous R.V. service gave me some input.
That brings us back to the uniqueness of varied disabilities , and the market for specific needs.
Multiple and flexible designs would need to be available.
Then there would be cost.
My route would be to customize a toy hauler or cargo trailer to try to reduce costs.
A small home located at a jumping off point in the right area (medical access mainly , for hopefully older age) appeals more than a wandering life today.
But with budgeting and patient study , there's a way for most everyone.
Planning that way has to be realistic. And with the future in mind.
