Don’t Bring a Knife to a Gun Fight By Frank Rolfe

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Dec 19, 2023
Knights in armor were the gold standard of warfare from about 1300 to about 1600. And then suddenly they fell from prominence due to the invention of the cannon. Virtually overnight, a calvary of splendid knights in armor could be annihilated by a single cannon that cost very little to build. It was a seismic shift and not just a temporary fad. Today, the only place where you’ll
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MOBILE HOME PARK BARGAINS ARE STILL OUT THERE! By Frank Rolfe

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Nov 7, 2023
I was an economics major at Stanford and one of the core principles of capitalism is market efficiency. In a perfectly efficient market, there are no great
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WHY MOBILE HOME PARKS ARE BETTER THAN GOLD By Frank Rolfe

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Nov 7, 2023
Robert Kiyosaki – the author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” from 1997 – has recently turned to pitching investing in gold as the best hedge to the end of America. We disagree with that. Mobile home parks are definitely a better investment option
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SEIZING THE DECADE-LONG WINDOW FOR MOBILE HOME PARK INVESTMENTS By Frank Rolfe

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Oct 30, 2023
Mobile home park investments present a unique opportunity that many ask about—how long will this favorable market last? From our perspective, this golden era of purchasing mobile home parks
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APARTMENTS HAVE HIT THEIR RENT CEILING. WHAT’S THE MOBILE HOME PARK LOT RENT LIMIT? By Frank Rolfe

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Oct 30, 2023
It would appear that apartment rents have finally achieved terminal velocity with aggressive increases during the pandemic coupled with a weakening U.S. economy. In some markets rents are starting to come with small discounts (1% to 5%) or a couple
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The Largest Owners of Mobile Home Parks

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Oct 24, 2023
As interest rates rise and real estate investing becomes more competitive, mobile home parks have emerged as an unusual yet promising asset class. With increasing housing prices and ongoing demand for affordable living options, these parks have attracted the attention of various major investors. In this article, we shed light on those at the forefront of this unique real estate segment, the largest owners of mobile home parks. We'll explore who they are, their investment strategies, and the impact of their ownership.
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VENDING MACHINES VS. MOBILE HOME PARKS: SAME MORAL By Frank Rolfe

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Sep 12, 2023
I shot this photo yesterday at our local Walmart down in Perryville, Missouri. I assume it’s the same nationwide. You have three vending machines that dispense three different product lines. And the middle
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SCHOLAR SERIES: THE GOOD OL’ DAYS By Bob Vahsholtz

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Sep 12, 2023
In 1958 when Marge didn’t get pregnant as hoped, I was drafted into the army, but got two breaks. I was sent to Alaska rather than Korea. That meant Marge could come up and live with me in Fairbanks if we could
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MOBILE HOME PARKS ARE THE “FARMERS’ MARKET” OF REAL ESTATE By FRANK ROLFE

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Jul 19, 2023
If you’ve ever been to a “farmers’ market” you know that it offers superior selection and pricing to what you can get at the supermarket. And the mobile home park industry is like a giant “farmers’ market” in the way it’s structured and the
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Why is a Mobile Home Park a Good Investment?

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Jul 11, 2023
Investing in a mobile home park can be an attractive option for investors interested in low-risk real estate investments. With the potential to appreciate over time, tax benefits, and attractive financing options available, these properties have become increasingly popular with smaller investors.
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