However, other variables like economic conditions and emotional purchasing decisions can result in subpar investments and lower returns."

There are way too many variables to answer this beyond just a wild ballpark, let’s say $10-75 per square foot but depending on the actual project, scope of work, choice of finishes etc. it could be well outside of that range on either end. 

I agree Jason, saying "let the chips fall where they may" can be accepted after you make those reasonable attempts to justify you deal, doesn't mean that you sit there like the three monkeys, see no value, hear no value and speak no value.Really, there are so many variables to this subject that if almost any comment is made, it can be sliced into another aspect.

Real estate already has some pretty good analysis spreadsheets with less variables as compared to the stock market.

There are so many variables that each project would need to be negotiated on a case by case basis.  

Your taking risk and though it can work allocate more to variable expenses than if you high graded things because overtime they will work out that way. 

I know there are so many variables but having some data points really helps us formulate how we want to proceed.  

The variable interest rate went from 5.25 originally (not bad) to between 8.5 and 9% now, meh.

It's difficult to discern the value of a MHP when there are so many variables involved I was hoping to talk to someone to see if this would be a worthwhile investment!

So @Dev Horn , your post prompts me to ask "Who *do* you use to print your large full-color variable print postcards at prices that are cheaper than Click2Mail?"