For well over a decade, they helped many investors grow and they had a great reputation.

You are wise to limit your scope to a particular type of company.I have been in the industry for the past two decades, and from my years in the business, I can recommend a couple of other companies outside of my family. 

they're often much more expensive than they appear because they have deferred maintenance that has been adding up over decades. 

@Tyler CobbI’ve invested in mobiles for two decades.

If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 5-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.

I’ve been at this game for two decades, and I’ve found that every deal is a bit like brewing a custom cup of coffee.. you tweak the beans, the grind, and the brew time until it’s just right.

Note I 100% know that CPM is not LTR PM with a few tweaks- I have lived and practiced this for over two decades. 

@Wade Wisner Our company has been in the space for well over a decade, i would suggest the key to finding quality notes is networking in networks of those who are creating notes already and don't know they can sell them.  

Economic Timing.According to data compiled by Marcus & Millichap[2], the Portland area has experienced three very important trends since 2010:The average price per unit for apartments has nearly doubledThe rate of employment growth rose from 2010 to 2015 but has since declined steadily, projected to be up 1% for 2020 (estimated before COVID-19)Roughly 30,000 apartments have been built since 2010, with another 5,600 units slated for construction in 2020Most RHA members have enjoyed a solid decade of price growth, rent growth and steady occupancy.

And IMO that has been decades in the making.I saw a recent survey of 4000 Gen Z and they said thay would need to earn 270k to feel financially successful.