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All Forum Posts by: John Arendsen

John Arendsen has started 41 posts and replied 662 times.

Post: What software is there to manage risk for small - medium owners

John ArendsenPosted
  • Developer
  • LEUCADIA & VISTA, CA
  • Posts 722
  • Votes 340

Hate to look stupid but just curious "what you paint points are!"

Post: Is it possible to move...

John ArendsenPosted
  • Developer
  • LEUCADIA & VISTA, CA
  • Posts 722
  • Votes 340

What is the year and who was the manufacturer? Is it a HUD Manufactured Home or a MODULAR?

Post: Has anyone done a complete clear out and restart of a MHP?

John ArendsenPosted
  • Developer
  • LEUCADIA & VISTA, CA
  • Posts 722
  • Votes 340

You may want to consider something like this. We do them all the time and it's not as difficult as it looks. Additionally, you may run into some issues with "legal nonconforming" situations whereby whence you remove an existing structure completely and replace it with a new one you will have to comply with any/all setback and permitting requirements that were once grandfathered in. 

It may not be an issue in Michigan but it most definitely is in Cali. Or on an economy of scale basis it may not even be feasible. Good luck. I'll keep you posted on our progress on this particular home if you or any other member/contributors wish.

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Post: Advice Welcomed! How should I quickly triage parks for purchase?

John ArendsenPosted
  • Developer
  • LEUCADIA & VISTA, CA
  • Posts 722
  • Votes 340

I would reach out to @Ken Rishel. His name doesn't highlight but he's very active on BP in the MH arena. Good luck.

Post: House Hacking a multifamily in San Diego

John ArendsenPosted
  • Developer
  • LEUCADIA & VISTA, CA
  • Posts 722
  • Votes 340

As seasoned investors in San Diego and Newport Beach we are now pursuing SFR's that can legally accommodate and/or already have ADU's on them. There's a real push by the State of Cali, as a result of the January 1, 2017 SB 1069, AB 2299 & 2406, for affordable housing solutions and this is definitely on the right track. Just a thought.

Post: Mobile Home Investors or Ideas on Selling Mobile Homes

John ArendsenPosted
  • Developer
  • LEUCADIA & VISTA, CA
  • Posts 722
  • Votes 340

Simply put @Dana Nay What you're now seeing is a paradigm shift in the MH industry taking place right before your very eyes. You've just reached the tip of the iceberg on this subject.

Post: Where is the Analysis?

John ArendsenPosted
  • Developer
  • LEUCADIA & VISTA, CA
  • Posts 722
  • Votes 340

the MH industry is a completely different animal than conventional site/stick built housing. Plays to a completely different beat for myriad reasons.

Post: I just put a mobile home under contract. Did I screw this up?

John ArendsenPosted
  • Developer
  • LEUCADIA & VISTA, CA
  • Posts 722
  • Votes 340

If you're not either a California State licensed real estate sales person and/or broker or a licensed manufactured home salesperson and/or dealer I'd be very careful getting involved with any type of sales transaction. The fines for that are steep and the possibility of you getting burned should you bring a buyer to the tale are immense. Walk cautiously down this path or work as a birddog for a licensed professional.

Post: What is a "Body Foot"

John ArendsenPosted
  • Developer
  • LEUCADIA & VISTA, CA
  • Posts 722
  • Votes 340

All new to me. I love it! Keep me posted.

Post: Mobile Home Park Lender or Accredited Inv

John ArendsenPosted
  • Developer
  • LEUCADIA & VISTA, CA
  • Posts 722
  • Votes 340

You may want to contact @ken Rishel on the BP MH platform.