I now work from home for a private company that sells to Rockwell (think 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris) and enjoy working on my real passion, real estate investing.As for the market, Rockwell is a huge factor because it's the largest private employer in the state and it is doing well.

Because the fundamentals might all be the same but what are the actual stumbling blocks in a market different to international markets.At the moment there is a sense of an economic downfall in South Africa, People are cutting down on there spendage, houses are being sold or foreclosure is being set up.

Probate is economical and there isn't too great a back log at the courts. 

Lower tenant turnoverLower capital costsLower operating expense loads relative to other RE asset classesAccelerated DepreciationStrong demand via continue economic pressure on the middle / lower class + boomer retirement with insufficient savings Higher cap rates relative to multifamily assets of comparable qualityA few differences of 55+ vs family parks:Smaller customer base (perhaps not true in Florida)Higher operating costs due to increased amenities (clubhouse, pool, shuffleboard, gym, RV Storage, etc.).More organized tenant base with more time - might push for rent control Far fewer bad tenant problems - likely fewer collection / eviction issues Likely easier to finance as there are typically fewer park owned homes and the communities are more visually appealingLower going cap rates so one could argue higher risk, but lower exit cap rates so if you can dramtically improve the parks operations, you'll make a higher multiple for every marginal dollar of improved NOI. 

But in my view the point of long term rental is to "seat on" a low risk property which we can "cash in" just about anytime even during a low economic cycle and reword ourselves for our efforts times. .

Thanks @Shariyf Grevious I do many different forms of marketing, but the largest one is the direct mailing campaign.  

Fannie Mae (not residential) is one of the largest investors in the those loans in the US.  

As China’s economic growth has slowed, insiders are concerned that many of these shadow banking loans will have to be extended beyond their maturity dates, or go into default.

I had a client a few years ago with 221 units spread out over 12 buildings within a few miles of the city and the largest was a 60 unit and the smallest a 6 unit.

In your case you will always have a professional property manager taking care of the property and tenant, so the geography should be based on the market's economics and growth potential.Feel free to post any specific questions related to the above.Continued success!