Originally posted by @Maxwell Silva:Hi, I am a new agent and am in the process of signing with a broker for the first time.  

I have a vision of building and developing mobile home communities in upstate NY that are vertically integrated to allow future members to choose from a catalog of homes, have them installed, provide them with financing options, and make the process of selecting, buying, and living in the community very smooth.Since this is my first time doing this, I would love to chat with an experienced mobile home developer on the following items:Zoning - navigating the zoning process to allow the community to be allowedStart up costs - I am a finance person who would love to better understand start up costs - septic / electrical / water / pads / roads / etcOn Going Maint Costs - in building our business case, I want to build a conservative financial model to capture all re-occurring expenses - utilities, landscaping, capex, septic clean out, etc.I know this is a lot, but would greatly appreciate talking to someone who is an expert in this asset class!

I also like contractors that have packets that allow you to pick out the stuff that you want to use for that project, which reduces the quality control process..

Yes, they have some high fees but all and all such an easy process.

Obviously would be a slower process, but would create very little debt hanging over your head.

Known as an Improvement or Build-to-Suit Exchange, the process requires a Qualified Intermediary (QI) to hold the proceeds, and an Exchange Accommodation Titleholder (EAT) typically oversees the improvements.

One of the biggest issues is probably borrower default—whether due to mismanagement, market downturns, or unforeseen circumstances, lenders can end up in long, costly recovery processes.

The screening process is so important and the one's who move people in all the time have a 6th sense for these kinds of things.

Confirm that the IRA LLC provider will prepare all of the documents needed to not only form the LLC (articles of organization, SS-4 to obtain an EIN) but also the documents needed by the trust company to process the investment of IRA funds in the LLC.3.

Any advice, tips, or scripts for making the initial contact and navigating this process would be greatly appreciated!