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Maintenance Tips for Mobile Home Parks By Jake Wintczak
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Protect your investment! Learn the 7 indispensable maintenance tips for mobile home park owners—from regular safety inspections and fire safety to flood mitigation—that reduce liability risks and address common insurance exclusions.
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The Blurring Lines Between Urban and Rural By Frank Rolf
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It’s a fact that 80% of Americans live on 3% of the land mass, while the other 20% live on 97%. But some megatrends to the traditional population footprint
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Don’t Pave the Playground to Put up a Parking Lot By Aimee Bove Owner/Attorney Bove Law
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Navigate the frustration of managing a manufactured housing community! Learn how to bridge the gap between owners, tenants, and regulators by using education and open communication to find workable solutions for issues like parking enforcement and property standards.
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MHC Lenders vs MHC Insurance Companies By Kurt D. Kelley, President, Mobile Insurance
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Facing trouble financing your manufactured home community? Learn why Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now require insurance to cover Assault & Battery (A&B) and Sexual Abuse (SAM) exclusions, leading to loan delays and increased costs for borrowers.
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Rent Growth and Tight Occupancy Define 2025 Start for Manufactured Housing Sector By Pete O’Neil
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Manufactured housing is having its best year in two decades! Learn why occupancy rates hit 94.9%, rent growth is up over 7%, and transaction volume has surged, driving average cap rates down to 6.0% in 2025.
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The 10 Worst States To Be a Landlord
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Struggling with rental properties? See the 10 worst states to be a landlord due to high property taxes, restrictive rent control laws, and painfully slow eviction court systems. Find out why California and New York top the list.
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How Solid Due Diligence Shields You from Risk in Mobile Home Park Investing By Frank Rolfe
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Don't let hidden problems ruin your park deal! This mobile home park due diligence checklist covers the 7 critical steps—from verifying zoning and inspecting sewer systems to conducting a Phase I Environmental Assessment—to protect your investment.
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Why Mobile Homes From Decades Ago Still Make Financial Sense Today By Frank Rolfe
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Forget the myth that mobile homes wear out! Learn the four reasons why older mobile homes from the 70s are still valuable, durable assets and remain a stable solution in today's affordable housing market.g longevity. Unlike trends
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Costly Lessons: Four Times Due Diligence Was Ignored—and Regret Followed By Frank Rolfe
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Buying a mobile home park without checking the facts? Learn from $4.5 million mistakes! Discover 4 real-world due diligence disasters and the simple steps to protect your investment from total loss.
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Reevaluating America's Bias Against Mobile Home Residents By Frank Rolfe
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Why is it socially acceptable to mock mobile home residents? Explore the prejudice against mobile home parks, debunking myths of poverty and fighting harmful stereotypes.
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