In this episode, Cory Meals and Michelle Castle discuss what happens when you fall in love with a home that needs repairs — and the seller isn’t willing or able to make them. They explain how lenders can be leveraged through specific loan options and strategies to help buyers still make the deal work.

This episode walks through real-world scenarios buyers face and highlights solutions that can help turn a fixer-upper into a successful purchase.

In this episode, Cory Meals and Michelle Castle break down the increasingly common strategy of buying land, placing a manufactured home on it, and planning to build a site-built home later.

They discuss:

• Why some buyers choose this route

• Lending requirements and limitations

• Utility, zoning, and permitting issues

• How a manufactured home impacts future construction

• Long-term risks and resale considerations

• Real examples of what works — and what doesn’t

If you're considering land + manufactured housing as a stepping stone to your dream home, this episode gives you the clarity you need to make a smart decision.

In this episode of The Unlocking Doors Podcast, Cory Meals and Michelle Castle talk about a creative financial strategy more homeowners are considering: subdividing your property to pay down — or even pay off — your mortgage.



They walk through:

• When subdividing is allowed in your area

• What zoning, surveys, and permitting look like

• How selling part of your land impacts your mortgage

• Pros, cons, and realistic expectations

• Examples of homeowners who have successfully used this strategy

If you’ve ever wondered whether your land could work for you, this episode breaks it all down in a simple, practical way.