If you're in the manufactured home industry in Florida, you know how dangerous hurricanes and other natural disasters can be. What plan of action do you have in place if one strikes? In August 2004, Hurricane Charley ripped through Southwest Florida and damaged a...
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Do You Need a Property Management Company?
Do you own or invest in a manufactured home or RV community? Take a moment to ask yourself the following questions to determine if you need a property management company. FINANCIAL Do you have the need for timely, accurate and comprehensive financial reporting? Do you...
How Mobile Homes are Changing Home Ownership
The average home in Florida costs over $200,000. This price leaves many people without options. Although renting saves you from upfront costs, Floridians are paying around 44 percent of their income on rent each month. So, what options are left? Buy a manufactured...
Are Mobile Home Communities Good Investments?
You've probably heard about Warren Buffett's success in the mobile home industry. While his prosperity in the industry is a lofty goal, there is still money to be made in manufactured housing. It stems from the high demand for affordable housing in America today. It's...
Are you ready for the truth about social media and your mobile home community?
Technology has drastically changed the real estate market. Home buyers and investors have more ways than ever to search for and sell real estate. Social media is having a huge impact on how we live. Facebook continues to lead the way for social media with over 1.6...
5 Tips for Marketing Your Mobile Home Community
THE WEB- If you don't have a website, you're losing potential residents. Websites will help you market your community to a global audience. It's gives you a sense of professionalism and gives viewers information they might not have otherwise. It will also save your...