Some of those variables are the size of the park, number of vacant spaces, the number and type of park amenities, the age of the park, underground infrastructure age and condition, park location, size of the market, city water or well, city sewer or septic, other utility sources and whether or not they are direct billed, deferred maintenance, cost of management, and more.

BPCON will be rather costly, considering you need to fly to Mexico and the tickets start at $1739 if you are a pro member.

"Opposites attract" is also true for business partners.

What's the acquisition cost, build out cost, exit strategy? 

It is very challenging to get your AirBnB license unless you are renting out YOUR UNIT or you do 25% of your units if you have over 6 units or something along these lines.The only way I'd advise STRs in Chicago would be if you are going operate a business to scale and had the resources/local knowledge to do so.I'd actually highly suggest Michigan because there is WAY LESS restrictions.

Costs?

I was able to get them $9,000 off of the asking price, and a $30,000 concession to cover closing costs and a rate buydown further increasing their cash flow.

I have property at the edge of Lehigh U that I thought would be for students when I first started out there. i quickly realized that student housing, especially in the smaller school, is a totally different business with different expectations and requirements, not to mention yearly turnover and parent involvement.

To break even after commissions and closing costs, I'd need to sell for at least $275k.What would you do if you were in my situation?

You'll get all kinds of responses to help you understand the average cost and you can then follow up by interviewing cleaners and asking for references.