Sarasota Florida Mobile Home Investor Alert #1

So, you want to start investing in a mobile home within the greater Sarasota Florida area?

In this first installment of “Sarasota Florida Mobile Home Investor Alerts,” we look to discuss the importance of educating all would-be investors on the importance of knowing how many homes a single investor can purchase in any one park.

With the rise of real estate investors leaving the traditional confines of single-family and traditional residential homes for investment purposes due to continually being outpriced by other would-be investors, we are seeing a large influx in these Buyers in the mobile home industry.

Mobile homes are traditionally seen by some people as lower-quality than traditional homes but with their growing popularity among single people, small families, and people who are living on a limited budget, real estate investors are taking notice. 

Investing in a mobile home can be profitable but can also be risky that’s why we try to help both new and old investors understand the ins and outs of investing in mobile homes.

While this is exciting to see, we continue to find these new mobile home investors putting the cart before the horse and not understanding the basics of what is needed on their part to begin their investing career in the mobile home park business.

We, at The Mobile Home Dealer, hope that this series of blogs helps all new investors as well as some of the more experienced ones in the area to better educate them on not only the basics of the industry but also the continued trends we are seeing within the mobile home park business as a whole.

The topic for this blog post is to discuss the importance of knowing what park you are going to invest in and how many homes one single investor is able to purchase within that park.

When looking at investing in a mobile home park within the greater Sarasota Florida area it is always important for the new investor to understand what the requirements of the park are in regards to how many homes they can own.

Most parks will state this in a document known as the mobile home park prospectus. This is a lengthy document that nearly all mobile home parks will have which goes through all of the dos and don’ts of the park.

It is not uncommon to see a limit on the homes that can be owned by any single person in a community.

To illustrate this, here is an example:

Let’s say for this example there are 100 total mobile homes in the park. Let’s further assume that there is no limit as to how many homes one person can own in that particular mobile home park. With no limits put on any one Buyer let’s say an individual comes through and purchases 51 homes out of the 100 available and uses these as rentals to other park-approved residents.

Let’s further assume that the Buyer who owns the 51 homes receives a notification from the park owner that states the rent is going up on January 1 of the following year. If the Buyer who owns the 51 homes does not want to pay this additional amount of money they could threaten the park that if they do not keep the rent the same they will move all 51 homes out of the park to a neighboring park.

If the Buyer were to do this and move all of their homes out of the park this could very well cripple the park business for the park owner as more than 50% of their entire revenue is leaving. If the park owner does not increase the rent and the Buyer stays then they will be running their business with a large concern that at any point in time, one person could decide to turn their entire business upside down.

Although this is an extreme example, we feel this best illustrates the basic reason why there are limits put on any one Buyer in a mobile home park, to not give any one person more control than the park owner has.

While we see the common number being anywhere between 1-3 homes in a mobile home park that can be owned by a single person there are still a few parks in the greater Sarasota Florida area that have a larger number, some as large as 10 homes!

When starting your mobile home investing business always make sure you are aware of how many homes you are able to own within a single park so that is operating well within the mobile home parks rules and regulations further creating a good relationship between you, your renters, and the park management.

Navigating the realm of mobile home investment as a newcomer entails grasping a multitude of key insights that can significantly enhance the prospects of your venture. Equipping yourself with this knowledge is akin to fortifying the foundation of your investment strategy, setting the stage for a potentially fruitful endeavor. To facilitate this understanding, our extensive repository encompasses a plethora of invaluable resources, including a collection of illuminating videos on our YouTube channel and a trove of informative articles right here.

Delving into our curated content can empower you with a comprehensive grasp of the intricacies that characterize the dynamic mobile home market. From deciphering market trends and identifying lucrative opportunities to unraveling the nuances of property valuation, each resource serves as a stepping stone toward informed decision-making.

As a novice in the realm of mobile home investment, it’s imperative to exercise prudence and patience. The journey is best embarked upon with measured steps, as hasty decisions can lead to missed opportunities or costly missteps. To further bolster your foray, consider seeking guidance from seasoned professionals entrenched in the mobile home housing industry. Their seasoned insights can provide invaluable perspectives that illuminate potential pitfalls and opportunities, helping you chart a well-informed course.

In summation, your path to success in mobile home investing is paved with knowledge and guided by wisdom. By immersing yourself in our diverse array of educational resources and soliciting advice from experienced industry stalwarts, you position yourself to navigate the mobile home investment landscape with a heightened sense of confidence and acumen, enhancing your potential to achieve your investment goals.

If you think you need more information, you may always contact us through this website or send us a message through our Facebook page.

This is Mark Kaiser with The Mobile Home Dealer and we help mobile home Buyers and Sellers get to a better place in life.

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