This allowed Jerry Scott and Chad Wolfe to focus on the execution of the project without needing to invest their own capital upfront, ensuring a streamlined process from start to finish.

As you look to scale, just make sure to hold/build reserves for when repairs come up and take your time screening tenants as you will find a vacant unit is much less stressful than dealing with a bad tenant.

But, these broad market studies are so large, they are almost meaningless, in the real world.Between glut of new supply in many "hot" markets coming online, a continually softening economic outlook, inflation over last couple years making day to day items feel cost prohibitive, many average renters are strapped and seeking lower cost housing.  

I learned enough (in summary) what they needed to do their job in getting my funding to make it easier on myself.

But to really answer your question - from an outsider's view - things have tightened up and continue to be tight....deals are harder to find, and interest rates make some good deals just average.  

If they called you first, would you have made a different decision?

Losing control of the process matters. 

I recommend considering your cash flow and debt-to-income ratio before making a decision, and consulting with a financial advisor to tailor the choice to your specific needs.Good luck!

Make sure the document is titled "DRAFT".

One thing to consider on developing new MHP is that if cities don't want them they can make it very difficult to build new ones.