1 April 2018 | 4 replies
If not, take a ride over to the agent's office and speak to him/her directly.
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29 June 2019 | 4 replies
Pros:Strong cash flowMajor affordable housing shortage in the countryBarrier to entry - zoning prohibits new parksPride of ownership - the residents own the homeLower operating costs - the residents own the homeLower touch - the residents own the homeSticky residents - costly to move a homeEasy to raise rents - costly to move a homeRecession resistant asset class - affordable rentLarge private equity funds are entering the space - drive prices upMom & pop ownership - opportunities to improve NOI and valueLower entry cost per door - less capital neededCons:Not sexy - smaller resale pool (but that's changing)Stigma - some counties try to stop operations (poorly operated parks, criminal activity)Stigma - some people don't want to live in oneLower credit quality residentLess appreciation potential, unless forcedNiche investment - helps to have scale to properly operateMany banks don't understand it - tougher to financeOlder assets in many cases
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30 March 2018 | 2 replies
This will almost always be too little to rebuild the insured property with like kind and quality.
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5 April 2018 | 8 replies
A lot of buyers in search of turnkey want everything together in a nice tidy package, so to speak, and they're typically seeking it from someone whose business model it is to provide turnkey ... it's the package that makes it worth the premium price, not just the condition of the property or the fact that it's rented.
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2 April 2018 | 8 replies
Ming’s too modest and Philip is right - the Meetup is terrific and I try to go every month :) They bring in a lot of guest speakers and last month with a mortgage expert speaking about the financing changes.I think the next one is about design and construction management - right up your alley!
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30 March 2018 | 5 replies
Speak with the Landlord that evicted them and see what condition the home was in when they got finally got out.
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2 April 2018 | 3 replies
Ask to speak with some of their current owners and current/former tenants.
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31 March 2018 | 2 replies
He is a Christian radio guy who speaks on biblical principles to getting debt free, saving and getting ahead.
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30 March 2018 | 0 replies
I am planning on speaking with Building and Safety DptHealth DptFire DptI have a builder and contractor lined up already.
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3 April 2018 | 22 replies
I can speak from experience how much that sucks!