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THE TRUE GOOD AND BAD ASPECTS OF INFLATION VS. MOBILE HOME PARKS By Frank Rolfe
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Although economists are confused on the exact timing of the pending recession, there’s one thing they all agree about: the continued issue of U.S. inflation. Under Biden inflation has soared from around 2% to nearly 10% -- the highest increase in 40 years.
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The Topic that Nobody Wants to Talk About By Ben Ivry
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There are a huge number of news stories online regarding manufactured home communities. Most of them complain about owners raising rents.
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Hiring an Effective Mobile Home Park Manager
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As an investor, one of the most critical decisions you will make is selecting the right manager for your mobile home park. In this article, we will explore the significance of hiring an effective mobile home park manager, their key responsibilities, and tips for finding the best candidate for the job.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid in Small Claims Court By Cynthia Schmidt
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When renting your investment property, you should always plan ahead so that you are prepared for the eventuality that you need to sue a tenant for damages. To help you win your case against an errant tenant, you should be careful to avoid the following five common mistakes many landlords make when they take a renter to small claims court.
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The State of the Union Rebuttal By Frank Rolfe
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During Joe Biden’s latest State of the Union address
many issues were discussed but Biden, who owns no
mobile home parks, did not really reflect the opinions
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TO FIX OR NOT TO FIX? THAT IS THE QUESTION By Mike Renz
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Six years ago, the transmission went out in my aging GMC Yukon. It had about a billion miles on it and The Blue Book Value was around $2.75. It made no sense to fix it as it was not worth the cost. So I moved
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The Top Ten Ways To Gain Accountability From Your Manager By Frank Rolfe
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Webster’s Dictionary defines accountability as the fact or condition of being responsible. Now, why do we need accountability with mobile home parks? Well, just as we need it in the rest of America today, no one wants to take responsibility.
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SHOULD I REPORT THIS TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY? By Kurt Kelley
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Business owners Mobile Insurance serves often ask me whether to report a loss to their insurance company. Payment of any part of a claim is in the short term best interest of the client. However, some claims
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The Actual Facts About Rent Control By Frank Rolfe
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The Wall Street Journal recently released an article
touting a grassroots movement for rent control. It cites
that U.S. rents are up 18% on average in some markets
as the catalyst to a new world order
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Harnessing The 80/20 Rule By Frank Rolfe
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There’s an old rule in sales that 20% of your sales
force typically generates 80% of your sales. In the
manufactured home community business, that “80/20”
rule permeates all levels of the industry.
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