The wholesalers in Philly are comparatively decent in my opinion and there are still deals there.

We certainly have found some deals that would reduce our living expenses compared to renting.

@Ryan Cousins it's really going to depend on YOUR analysis/projections of what you think the property will be worth in the future.You'll want to compare that to any capital gains tax-savings if you sell now.

The "fair market value" parks they compare us to is not even close.Regarding our park, in NYS, the owner is responsible for moving the home off the lot in cases where we are evicted (to somewhere it can be put - the company then could charge storage fees if the owner wanted the home moved to another site) i, that is state law as we own our home and rent the lot.

There is usually not much that compares with what we offer, so we only compete apples to oranges, so incentives are not a good tool for us.The types of tenants we want (multi year) also respond better to an adjustment in rent than an incentive.

The city offers more affordability compared to the DMV area, with many renovated homes selling below 350k giving you a better chance at finding a property that fits your budget while avoiding sky-high prices.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Can they be more hands-off compared to other types of businesses?

Examples might include areas in the Midwest, Southeast, or Sunbelt regions.Multifamily Properties: Consider duplexes, triplexes, or small apartment buildings to increase unit count and spread risk across multiple tenants.Short-Term Rentals: If you’re comfortable with the management requirements, STRs in vacation or business travel markets can offer significantly higher cash flow potential than traditional rentals.Value-Add Properties: Look for opportunities to buy undervalued properties where you can force appreciation through renovations or better management.Decision FrameworkRun the Numbers: Compare the projected cash flow, equity growth, and tax implications of selling versus holding with a refinance or HELOC.

I think the folks that pay for these programs have the wherewithal to simply cut a check and its no big expense to them compared to what they stand to get out of it.