Image Source: Unsplash Homeownership has always been a keystone of the American Dream. For many people, owning a home is the ultimate goal. There are a variety of ways to invest in real estate, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. Two options for real estate investment are mobile home parks and single-family rental properties.  Mobile parks are large developments that contain many small homes, called "mobile homes." These parks are usually owned by a single company. The mobile homes in the park are rented out to tenants, who are responsible for paying rent and maintaining the p ..read more

Many factors influence the decision to invest in a mobile home park. They may not only serve as a residence for individuals, but they can also be quite lucrative businesses. They also have lower expenses and a greater chance of higher returns than other real estate investments. This makes them an appealing alternative for investors looking to put their money into the market.  However, as with any investment, there are a number of things that need to be taken into account before diving in. In this article, we'll outline some of the key considerations and concerns that need to be addressed ..read more

Image Source: Unsplash There's a lot of excitement around mobile home park investing right now. And for good reason. It can be a very lucrative way to invest your money. But like any other investment, there are risks involved. That's why it's important to know as much as you can about the mobile home park market before you start investing.  In this guide, we'll take you through everything you need to know about mobile home park investing.  What Is a Mobile Home Park?  Image Source: Unsplash A mobile home park is a piece of land that is specifically designated for housing mobil ..read more

Sam Zell, author of Am I Being Too Subtle? is an American businessman and investor who has made a wide fortune. His large-scale, highly profitable property acquisitions following the crash in commercial property values in the late 1970s earned him the nickname "the grave dancer." Also an innovator and contrarian thinker in business and investment, Sam was the U.S.'s largest purchaser of property between 1973 and 77. In a recent podcast we reviewed Zell’s biography and made mention of our key favorite elements of his life. Here is a more comprehensive run-down of Sam Zell’s life as well as a lo ..read more

We interviewed Craig Proctor of Starker 1031 Exchange Services on a couple of installments of the Mobile Home Park Investors podcast. Delving into topics such as the 1031 exchanges and how they can be used as a way to legally save money on your real estate investments, this episode is filled with essential information for anyone interested in real estate investing. With that in mind, the following is a closer look at the expertise of Craig Proctor and how you can leverage it to make more money with your own real estate investments.  Who Is Craig Proctor?  For those who are yet unfami ..read more

Image Source: Unsplash Park Avenue Partners founder and multi-property owner Jefferson Lilly, first started his career in Real Estate investing when he acquired and renovated a couple of mobile home parks. Proven to be a lucrative flip for profit, Lilly made the decision to start full-time investing in the mobile home park industry. And today he now owns 1800 parks and continues to grow. In an effort to help others find the same path, Lilly and business partner Brad Johnson founded Park Avenue Partners with the goal to share their investment knowledge, while teaching investors how to find the ..read more

Image Source: Unsplash Mobile homes are house-like structures built on a steel chassis and fitted with wheels to make them easily portable. People often use these as a permanent accommodation, especially if they have a tourist lifestyle and live on the go.  The trouble is that most people commonly mistake mobile homes with trailers and RVs. Even though these three share a history, they belong to two different categories. Mobile homes are permanent housing facilities, while RVs and trailers serve as temporary or vacation homes. According to the recent Census, almost 20 million Americans l ..read more

HIGHLIGHTS MHPs are an overlooked asset class A low risk niche to invest that is very recession resistant Maintenance costs are much lower than traditional real estate investmentsInvest in Mobile Home Parks Today Traditionally, people have invested in the four major food groups of real estate: office, multifamily, retail, and industrial. However, this idea of investing into mobile home parks has been overlooked. I want to share with you how investing in mobile home parks, can be an additional asset, and one investors should pay attention to. They are four, higher level, macroeconomic r ..read more

Image Source: Unsplash The overheated real estate market has made it challenging to invest in residential properties across the US. To top it off, the pandemic has only complicated the situation. Property prices have increase by 15% and demand continues to rise.  Now, more than any time in history, mobile home parks are even more appealing as a sound, long-term investment. They provide key benefits versus traditional real estate, which make them a relevatively low ..read more

A great long-term wealth-building strategy begins with choosing the right investments. Today, choosing high-performing investments can feel complex, especially in real estate. For years, real estate has been one of the most reliable and high-performing types of investments on the market. But which type of real estate investment is best for your investment portfolio? Should you invest in REITs, Residential or Commercial Real Estate?  In this article, we will cover an unconventional, mispriced asset class: investing in mobile home ..read more