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Bob Krause Newbie in MH and seeking advice.
24 June 2014 | 14 replies
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. 
Windie G. After a 6 month hault.
11 July 2014 | 9 replies
Visualize yourself climbing the corporate ladder at work, putting in more and more hours and kissing more and more Az$ to move up and having your kids on a back burner so you can keep making more money.
Jennifer F. Steep Driveway Dilemma
30 June 2014 | 4 replies
I've read previous forums about the pros and cons of providing snow removal/lawn care but my situation is unique as the house is on a steep hill in New England.I'm worried that the driveway could be a deterrent but my biggest concern is liability.
Matthew Johnson Globetrotting Rookie Investors
9 August 2013 | 9 replies
One thing for Chicago to realize is that Illinois is very tenant-friendly, which is usually a deterrent from wanting rentals.
Daniel H. Lead Paint
21 August 2013 | 10 replies
A visual inspection looks okay but there are no lead certs.
London F. Question on Partnership
23 August 2013 | 4 replies
The attorney will also tell you about the records, resolutions, and meetings you will need to keep and adhere to for your LLC to be as bulletproof as possible from liability.Attorney-drafted LLCs also act as a stronger deterrent to trial lawyers that might be deciding whether to bring suit against you (they assume an attorney-drafted LLC is probably error-free and run correctly, thus a poorer target for a lawsuit).
Joshua Dorkin Moving From QuickBooks to QuickBooks Online: Pros vs Cons
17 November 2016 | 19 replies
Hosted services cannot guarantee your information/data will not be combed by government agencies; a big deterrent from using U.S.A. based services to those in other countries.
Bryan Hancock Spite Fences
25 October 2013 | 8 replies
Neon orange and green seem to be logical color choices, but I could be persuaded to go with a different scheme if there is a more logical explanation for that selection being visually displeasing.
Steve Hardy New Member -- Fairfax County, VA
3 September 2013 | 1 reply
I specialize in data analytics and data visualization, so, if I can assist anyone in those regards, I'd be happy to, just ask.
J Scott Help Me Design My House!
10 June 2014 | 45 replies
Personally I'd try and move it off to the side somewhere so you can have a little more visual connection to the front.