He rents out part of the land for pastures to place cows etc. and then some parts lets them use for tree farms and also seasonal events.The front part he reconditioned an old farm house and has a bed and breakfast with an organic garden for the corporate type wanting to get away from the big cities and take a vacation. he is retired so he doesn't mind just making a little profit and covering the taxes on the land.

Ok, I did the math and it looks something like this:In my little corner of the Atlanta market a good number of the middle class home buyers want and can qualify for homes in the $100 - $200k range, which for the most part are your garden variety, modern 3-5 bedroom room homes with 2 -3 baths, less than 1/4 an acre and a two car garage.

Most long term parks require tenants to fully skirt their RV and most tenants who really are staying long term will build an addition, deck or patio, install a storage shed, create a garden, and show other evidence that they have made this their permanent home. 

There is an area refered to as Garden City really close in.

Please let me know what you think.It is Located in Newark New Jersey, near the Garden State Parkway and walking distance from bus stop to NY.3 Family Apartment/Rental (290k)1 - 3 bedroom / 1 Bath2 - 4 bedroom / 1 BathFully Renovated and Fully Occupied (currently)1050sq/ft Ea Unit$4150/Monthly Cash FlowI was going to contact the guy and talk to him about a showing but I first wanted to run the details with the BP community to try to guide me.

will zoning allow a detached secondary suite or garden home.

We also offer garden space.

Best of luck.Krissie ColeRealtorBetter Homes and Gardens Real EstateVirginia Beach, VALicensed in VA  

Krissie ColeRealtorLicensed in VA Better Homes and Gardens Real EstateVirginia Beach, VA

… Water recycling, rain water capturing systems, gardens and greenhouses for food, solar energy, recycled materials… everything you can do to be “Green”… As far as costs… Yes it does cost more, but I am also told within a reasonable period of time those extra costs come back in the monthly savings.P.S.