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Philip Bourdon
  • Pittsburgh, PA
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Talking to MHP Managers - How to do it?

Philip Bourdon
  • Pittsburgh, PA
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Hi. When Lonnie Scruggs talks to MHP managers he often claims heis trying to help a young couple buy a home; I'm not comfortable with that. Eventually, the odds are that the manager will find out that you lied and what does that make you in his/her eyes?

What's wrong with being upfront right from the beginning, stating that you desire to purchase older homes for cash and intend to keep them in the park. Then, telling him/her that you will "spruce up" some and sell others "as is." Then, simply say that you will bring in buyers (that must "pass" the application process).

I will be using retirement money in the Fall to start my business. In the meantime, I want to talk to as many managers as possible. I simply want to build trust and feel that Lonnie's story is not a good way for me.

Thanks,

Philip

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Loc R.
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  • Pasadena, CA
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Loc R.
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  • Pasadena, CA
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First, be sure to bring coffee & donuts to the manager. Coffee & donuts are universally accepted.

Second, just tell them that you're an investor, and that you're going to need their help. In return, you will help them by keeping their parks full of lot-rent paying customers. Win-win.

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