Nashville, TN (Oct 12, 2022) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Solsidan Capital in the acquisition of Double E Manufactured Home Community located in Riverdale, GA. Double E MHC, LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. has successfully partnered with […]

Nashville, TN (Sept 30, 2022) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Lasso Capital and Solsidan Capital in the acquisition of Regency Village Manufactured Home Community located in Moultrie, GA. Regency Village MHC II, LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. […]

Nashville, TN (April 28, 2022) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce partnership with Holly Tree Village, LLC in the acquisition of Holly Tree Manufactured Home Community located in Elon, NC. Holly Tree Village, LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. has successfully partnered with […]

Nashville, TN (April 28, 2022) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce partnership with Reedy Fork MHC, LLC in the acquisition of Reedy Fork Manufactured Home Community located in Elon, NC. Reedy Fork MHC, LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. has successfully partnered with […]

Nashville, TN (August 18, 2022) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce partnership with SOC Camden, LLC in the acquisition of Quail Creek Manufactured Home Community located in Camden, OH. SOC Camden, LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. has successfully partnered with before and […]

Employee Spotlight -Donald Pope Donald Pope also known as “Speedy” was raised In Pike County, Alabama.  Speedy received his nickname when he was a baby. He would crawl or walk fast and that was about the time the Speedy Gonzales cartoon came out on TV, so his dad started calling him Speedy. He is a […]

Candace Powel is a Pike County, AL native. She has one son named Lathen who she loves dearly. Together they share various hobbies such as fishing and riding four wheelers. She enjoys spending quality family time with her 4 brothers. Candance also spends a lot of her down time lake camping, fishing, and hiking. Candace is currently employed at Forest […]

Beth Rhodes was raised in Pike County, Alabama. She comes from a rather large family that includes four siblings: two sisters, a brother, and a stepsister. When it comes to family, they mean the world to Beth. She enjoys spending quality time with her nieces and nephews. No matter the activities she is always around […]

Nashville, TN (May 13, 2022) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a new partnership with SOC Dothan, LLC in the acquisition of the Dothan Portfolio which includes Bridgewater Bay Mobile Home Community, Oak Hill Mobile Home Community, and Taylor Properties Mobile Home Communities located in Dothan, AL. SOC […]

     Fenecia Scarbrough  is the Office Manager for Forest Acres Manufactured Home Community located in Troy, Alabama. She has been in her current management position for 14 years. When asked what she enjoys most about her job, Fenecia states, “I love helping residents with any needs that they may have. Giving a resident good news […]

Chris started his life’s journey on May 19, 1978 in Houston Texas and was a precious bundle of joy to his two loving parents.  Unfortunately, his father lost his battle with cancer when he was only 16 months old.  Chris says, “I look back at photos and feel the love that my father had for […]

Angelica Prater has been with The Firm, Inc since 2019 and is the Social Media Coordinator for all of our communities, as well as the Community Manager for Riverside Estates in Covington, Georgia and Eagle View MHP in Greensboro, Georgia.  Prior to managing her current communities, she was the park manager for 3 other parks […]

Nashville, TN (March 3, 2022) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce the sale of Homestead Village MHP located in Troy, TN.  The Homestead Village Community benefited greatly from the proven systems and professionalism that The Firm, Inc. implements in communities across the Southeast. Over the past year, The […]

Anthony Passanante has been an Asset Manager for The Firm, Inc for a little under three years. Anthony is kindhearted, friendly and a hard worker. Mr. Passanante is a great addition to The Firm team. His role as Asset Manager for The Firm, Inc entails the following for each of our numerous communities: running background […]

Nashville, TN (Feb 9, 2022) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a new property management partnership in the acquisition of the GLWT Portfolio that includes two manufactured home communities located in Green Level, NC and Raeford, NC. The GLWT Portfolio has been acquired via a partnership between […]

This is about people. It really is about people, and everything is about people it seems. Unfortunately, there is a labor shortage in this country right now. It hits us at all levels; you can go to any company, and you will hear the same story. Whether it be an estimator, job superintendent, project manager, […]

Amanda Jackson has been an asset manager for The Firm, Inc. for 6 years, with 10+ years of manufactured housing experience.  She is kind, friendly, a very hard worker and a great asset to our team.  She resides in Albany Georgia with her husband, TJ.  She has one daughter, two sons and two dogs.  Amanda […]

Nashville, TN (December 22, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, successfully completed the in-fill, total rehabilitation, and sale of Live Oaks Manufactured Home Community and Ponderosa Manor Manufactured Home Community located in Mt. Washington, KY and Elizabethtown, KY respectively. Together these two parks comprised of 259 lots.  Both of these […]

Jacob Lindsey was born in Portland, Oregon and moved to Franklin, Tennessee when he was 13 years old.  He met his wife, Jennifer in high school and their first date was attending the Junior Prom together.  He and his wife have been married for two and half years and together for eleven years.   Jacob is […]

Nashville, TN (Dec 6, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a new partnership with SOC Troy, LLC in the acquisition of Forest Acres Manufactured Home Community Portfolio located in Troy, AL. SOC Troy, LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. has successfully partnered […]

Gina Cheatham is an amazing lady who has a heart of gold. She is a woman that is kindhearted and cares a lot about anyone that crosses her path. Gina was born in Springfield Missouri, she moved to Miami in 1981 and lived in Miami until 1997 where she then moved to Columbus, Georgia. Mrs. […]

Cecil Kingsbury is one of the most dedicated and hardworking maintenance men our company, The Firm Inc has had the pleasure of working with.  He does everything from building new decks to skirting the homes. Cecil started working at the tender age of 8 years old helping his grandfather with painting the interior/exterior of homes […]

Nashville, TN (October 12, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, successfully completed the improvement and sale of the Bull Creek Mobile Home Park located in Columbus, GA. Bull Creek was another textbook example of the professionalism and quality of work that The Firm, Inc. engages in with investors and communities.  In […]

Tabitha Dahlstrom is an amazing woman who was born and raised in Monterey, California. In August of 2011, Tabitha’s mother contacted her after 40 years. She was asked to come and meet her mother in Kentucky. Tabitha’s intentions were to visit her mother in Kentucky and go back to California. “God had other plans for […]

Nashville, TN (August 27, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, successfully completed the park improvement and sale of the Live Oak Pines Mobile Home Park located in Live Oak, FL. Live Oak Pines was another example of The Firm, Inc doing what it does best. Each time The Firm, Inc […]

Adam Faith is a gentleman who was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He began working at the young age of 17 cleaning carpets. Mr. Faith later went on to work for two separate companies doing water restoration. He enjoyed this job so much that he completed 14 years of service. At the age of […]

In a company where you have CO-CEOs it is customary for the CEOs to have different responsibility’s and areas of expertise that is their main focus. One of those areas of expertise and focus is the financials of the business. As the financial officer of your company, you are responsible for overseeing the leadership and […]

   Pete Logaglio started his management experience when he was sent to leadership school while in the United States Army. His leadership classes lead him to gain many years of knowledge on what being a great property manager was all about. During his time of service, he endured many things along the way to help […]

Nashville, TN (August 9, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a new partnership with FSP Douglasville LLC in the acquisition of Dogwood Blossom Mobile Home Park located in Douglasville, GA. FSP Douglasville LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. has successfully partnered with […]

When the CEO of a company leads by example, is hands on, and isn’t afraid to get his or hers hands dirty, the team will show more commitment to achieve the company’s goals.  The team will drop the “me” mentality and take up the “we” mentality.  They will combine their efforts to ensure they achieve […]

With the cost of property and real estate soaring year after year in the U.S., more people are turning to affordable forms of housing. For most, this usually means renting an apartment. However, while renting an apartment might be more affordable in the short-term, it’s still an expensive option that leaves you without any equity […]

Christina started working at the age of fourteen as a manager at a Banana Boat Ice Cream Shop in Flint, Michigan.  She is Cherokee Indian and related to an Indian Princess.  As a child, her parents taught her to respect her elders, to treat everyone with kindness and to always have good work ethics.  She […]

Nashville, TN (July 23, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, successfully completed the park improvement and sale of the Oak Harbor Mobile Home Park located in Milton, FL. Oak Harbor was one of many examples of the professionalism and quality of work that The Firm, Inc. engages in with investors and […]

Nashville, TN (June 28, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a new partnership with HP4 LLC in the acquisition of Pine Creek Ranch Mobile Home Park located in Tyler, TX. HP4 LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. has successfully partnered with before […]

Katie Hatcher is the community manager for Bull Creek Mobile Home Park located in Columbus, Georgia.  Katie has a degree in Business Management and has been in the property manager role for 8 years.  She has been the community manager at Bull Creek for almost 3 years.  Some of her duties include rent collections, home […]

Nashville, TN (June 24, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, successfully completed a total rehabilitation and sale of the Green Oaks Mobile Home Park located in Mobile, AL. Green Oaks was another textbook example of the professionalism and quality of work that The Firm, Inc. engages in with investors and communities […]

When living in a mobile home community most of the time you either lease the home you are staying in or you own the home and pay for the space where the home sets.  When leasing a home there are rules as to what you can and cannot do to the home.  This lasts until […]

Rosemary is the community manager for Sunset Drive Mobile Home Park located in Somerset, Kentucky. She has been in the property management role for 7 years. Throughout those years she has learned many things along the way. She wishes that she had discovered this career many years ago because she is so passionate about it […]

In a mobile home community majority of the time, they have what is called a maintenance manager. A maintenance manager is a person that is either on the premises or on call when an emergency takes place, or a repair needs to be done. Their job is to come in and repair broken water lines, […]

Older mobile homes are an affordable alternative to traditional housing, however, often sell for much less.  Although older mobile homes are far cheaper, potential buyers may be turned off by their “out of date” style.  There are many ways to renovate an older mobile home and increase the value. Before you begin any cosmetic changes, […]

Cindy Ballard is the property manager for our Homestead Village Community located in Troy, TN. She retired 8 years ago but found herself missing the interaction with people. Since then, she has been managing Homestead Village for 3 years.  As a manager she has a sense of pride and wants her community at Homestead Village […]

Nashville, TN (December 31, 2020) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, successfully completed a total rehabilitation and sale of the Live Oak Mobile Home Park located in Summerdale, AL. Live Oak was another textbook example of the professionalism and quality of work that The Firm, Inc. engages in with investors and communities […]

Nashville, TN (April 1, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a partnership with AREG Louisville, LLC in the development of Green Acres Mobile Home Park located in Louisville, KY. AREG Louisville, LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. has partnered with before and […]

Nashville, TN  – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sunset Drive Mobile Home Park located in Somerset, KY.  The Sunset Drive Community will benefit greatly from the proven systems and professionalism that The Firm, Inc. implements in communities across the Southeast. In the coming weeks, The […]

Living in a mobile home community can have its perks. You may own your home, but you are still renting the lot your home sets on. Most of the times in a mobile home community you are billed for the water usage you use during each month. In this article here are some tips on […]

U.S. manufacturers are facing a shortage of critical supplies and materials—a common theme over the past year, but one that has intensified over the past few months to include a wide range of materials.  Any businessman knows that the supply chain is broken in the United States. We share stories of delays, price increases and […]

Nashville, TN (March 1, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Homestead Village MHP located in Troy, TN.  The Homestead Village Community will benefit greatly from the proven systems and professionalism that The Firm, Inc. implements in communities across the Southeast. In the coming weeks, […]

Working from home is great, but it can be problematic if it’s not well managed.    The first step in your new journey of working from home is to designate an area in your home for work.  This could be a spare bedroom that you convert to a home office.  Regardless of space or location, […]

In 1993 I was born in a mobile home that my parents owned and rented the lot. My parents were young and could not afford a big home, so they decided settling down in a mobile home community was in their best interest. Little did they know that a small investment would end up being […]

Nashville, TN (October 26, 2020) – The Firm, Inc., a National Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, successfully completed a total rehabilitation and sale of Southern Villa Mobile Home Park located in Montgomery, AL. The Southern Villa Community was a textbook example of the professionalism and quality of work that The Firm, Inc. engages in with investors and […]

To get the most out of a mentoring experience, it is very important to choose a mentor who has a deep understanding of how the business works.  The information gained from these sources is better absorbed and applied through the content a mentor can give.  Building a one-on-one relationship with an experienced advisor is a […]

Written By Angelica Prater, Social Media Coordinator When it comes to choosing your career path it can be difficult to know what field you would like to pursue. What piques your interest, what are you passionate about? As I grew older, I found it difficult to choose what I wanted to do for my career […]

Nashville, TN (December 31, 2020) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, successfully completed a total rehabilitation and sale of the Green Pine Lane Mobile Home Park and Green Pine Acres Mobile Home Park located in Macon, GA. The Green Pines Portfolio was another textbook example of the professionalism and quality of work […]

Before building a team, it’s important to understand the purpose of the team.  In general, teams are interdependent groups of employees who unite around a particular task, project or objective.  A team with a clear understanding of the goals of the company will reach a higher level of success.  From clear expectations to appropriate methods […]

When it comes to finding a place to settle down in a new home a lot of things may come to your mind. Will this be your forever home?  This question may be one of the questions that is at the top of that list. A lot of things come into factor when finding the […]

By John Chason – Director of Acquisitions So, you want to invest in mobile home parks.  Depending upon your specific situation you need to ask yourself, “Do I want a “fixer upper” or do I want a “plug and play?”.  Once you develop your desired acquisition criteria you need to learn about the different types […]

When owning and operating a mobile home community constantly think “pride of ownership”.  Not only “pride of ownership” for yourself, but also for the residents.  You want to attract high-quality residents, so you will not have as many problems and high-quality people look for high-quality products. First of all, your property should be clean, even […]

Nashville, TN (February 10, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, successfully completed a total rehabilitation and sale of Jones Acres Mobile Home Park located in Macon, GA. The Jones Acres Community was another engagement highlighting the professionalism and quality of work that The Firm, Inc. successfully completes with investors in […]

Building a sense of community as a property manager can be one of the most difficult challenges the manager faces, particularly when it comes to building relationships with each individual resident. Believe it or not building and having a relationship with your residents can be greatly beneficial not only for your community but to build […]

The year 2020 opened our eyes to so many things that we have not witnessed in a very long time.  The pandemic, and its many side effects, caught all of us by surprise because it was totally unexpected.  It left us wondering, that as 2020 handed off the calendar, is 2021 standing by saying, “Hold […]

Sales Directors are the conductors of a company’s revenue engine.  To understand the responsibilities of a Sales Director, it’s important to understand their position on the team and the characteristics they embody. A Sales Director cannot exist long selling mobile homes without being ethical and trustworthy.  Purchasing a manufactured home is one of the most […]

Nashville, TN (January 28, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a new partnership with FSP Live Oaks, LLC in the acquisition of Live Oaks MHC located in Mt. Washington, KY. FSP Live Oaks LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. has partnered with […]

By John Chason, Director of Acquisitions at The Firm, Inc. It certainly seems that during these times, everyone is attempting to juggle those proverbial “16 glass balls” and trying not to drop any.  Multitasking to the max!  Right?  We often lose the sight of “the forest for the trees”, but getting back to the basics […]

There are many important duties that a property manager must follow through with to keep their property in good working order. When a resident fails to pay rent or has broken terms listed in the rental agreement, it is grounds for eviction. Filing eviction on a resident is a serious legal situation and can become […]

Nashville, TN (January 12, 2021) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a new partnership with FSP E-Town, LLC in the acquisition of Ponderosa Manor located in Elizabethtown KY. FSP E-Town LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. has partnered with before and is led […]

With the growing trend of affordable housing, living small, “tiny homes” and saving money, mobile home communities are becoming a popular, environmentally friendly option for several demographics. The allure for many residents is affordable home ownership, whether it be to purchase the home outright or with a lease to own option. With high competition and […]

Whether you are living in a mobile home community or an apartment complex there is always someone that the residents can speak to when it comes to concerns or when maintenance issues arise. A property manager touches every aspect of a community, in many ways on a personal level as well as a professional level. […]

By John Chason, Director of Acquisitions at The Firm, Inc. I hope I don’t sound like “Captain Obvious” here but if you are even remotely interested in owning manufactured housing communities, now is the time.  No one can predict what next year will hold for the economy and real estate markets, but affordable housing will […]

Today, in the united States, housing is facing two major problems-affordability and time lag to build. The cost to construct a new, site-built home is skyrocketing; the cost of lumber alone has risen 87% since March. Builders are unable to finish a home in less than 12 months in most cases—sometimes two years! Lack of […]

Check out these simple tips to help save on your utility bill. For most of us, the utility bill can be the biggest bill we pay each month! With these tips, we’ll help you save money on your utility bill all year long. Adjust the Thermostat  Keeping your thermostat properly adjusted during the year is […]

Be Thankful! Be Grateful! Enjoy your time with family and loved ones, and make new memories to cherish forever. May this Thanksgiving bring you the gifts of prosperity, joy, happiness and good health. We wish you a very happy, safe and a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.

Ser propietario y cuidar de una casa es una gran responsabilidad, pero conocer buenos consejos de mantenimiento puede facilitar la vida. Navegue sin problemas por el mantenimiento mensual de su casa con nuestra lista de verificación de mantenimiento. Al igual que un chequeo médico regular, un programa de mantenimiento de casa es importante para el […]

Owning and caring for a home is a big responsibility but knowing great maintenance tips can allow for easy living. Smoothly navigate your home’s monthly upkeep with our home maintenance checklist. Like a regular health check-up, a home maintenance schedule is important for every house’s upkeep. Continuing to check on your, appliances, heating and cooling, […]

When buying a mobile home to save money, you can have a nice home and a nice car! Affordable mobile homes mean more money to spend on what you want. Happiness is what you make it, and while many people say it’s better to buy a nice home than a nice car, truthfully, you get […]

  Hosting Thanksgiving can be stressful, especially if you’re doing Friendsgiving too. But, instead of stressing over the holidays, use these hosting tips to enjoy great food while also spending quality time with your family and friends! If you’ve ever hosted a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving dinner, you know how stressful it can be. But the […]

How to Winterize a Mobile Home Some good intention and a dedicated day or two are all it takes to winterize a mobile home. If you want to take the extra step, there are a few items to consider for purchase that will help make your home better insulated, safer, and more comfortable. Now is […]

Nashville, TN (October 29, 2020) – The Firm, Inc., a National Manufactured Housing Community  Investor/Operator, with the investor group, successfully completed the sale of Oakwood Mobile Home Park in  Clarksville, TN. The project demonstrated meaningful improvements of the homes and community for  residents, and led to a successful investment exit for the investor group. The […]

Nashville, TN (October 26, 2020) – The Firm, Inc., a National Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, successfully completed a total rehabilitation and sale of Emery Hills Mobile Home Park located in Augusta, GA. The Emery Hills Community was a textbook example of the professionalism and quality of work that The Firm, Inc. engages in with investors and […]

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make! That means insuring your manufactured or modular home investment is just as important as the purchase of your home, whether you’re buying a new home or still looking for your perfect home. Are all homeowner’s insurance policies the same? No, but choosing the correct […]

Montezuma, Georgia is a small town made up of approximately 3,500 people. This petite town is located 51 miles just South of Macon. Driving through Montezuma there is a breathtaking scenery to look at from the Mennonites growing crops and farm animals all around. The Mennonite community makes up a large part of Montezuma; bringing […]

“Buying a home in a pandemic!” It’s no surprise that as the coronavirus began to spread across the nation that the real estate market was one of the industries impacted. A survey by the National Association of Realtors in April reported a decline in both home buyer and seller interest due to the virus. This […]

A mobile home is a great place to call home! Mobile home communities go by many names, including mobile home park, manufactured home community, or the most commonly known name, trailer park. There is a great amount of variety available to homebuyers or renters who are looking for just the right kind of community for […]

Angelica Prater is a young lady who began working with The Firm in 2019. She started out as a property manager at our Jones Acres Mobile Home Community in Macon, Ga. She helped set up and fill approximately 20 brand new homes that were brought into Jones Acres. She is a hardworking and dedicated individual […]

Medwin Weaver Medwin Weaver is The Firm’s property manager for Green Pine Acres and Green Pine Lane located in Macon, GA.  He has been part of our team for 2 years but working in the industry for over a decade. He started his career when he was younger doing electrical work. When managing properties, it […]

Allen Franks Allen Franks has been a long-time employee for The Firm, Inc. He has put in ten years of hard work and dedication for our company. Mr. Franks offers our company great qualities; he is very hospitable and has a great personality which helps when interacting with his residents and new applicants. Although he […]

Relying on a public health law intended to prevent the spread of an illness, the Trump administration said Tuesday it is implementing a national four-month moratorium on residential evictions.  To stop residential evictions, health officials are relying on the 1944 Public Health Service Act, which gives the administration broad quarantine powers. The moratorium, which will run through […]

Matthew Horton has been with The Firm, Inc for two years. He oversees a few of our communities throughout Alabama, Florida and Tennessee.  Oak Harbor Mobile Home Park, which is in Milton Florida, is a community located just minutes from Pensacola and the beach. Oak Harbor is a small, quiet community surrounded by large shade […]

⭐️⭐️Rock Star of the Week⭐️⭐️Allen Franks Allen is the manager of our Montgomery community, Southern Villa. In just 9 months, Allen has supervised the total makeover of this community.*Streets were paved.*Countless old homes were removed or demolished.*Landscaping makeover.*High percentage of collections.*Moved in and leased 40 new Hamilton Homes. All of this in just 9 months […]

“There are many qualities which we need in order to gain success, but the three above all—for the lack of which no brilliancy and no genius can atone—are Courage, Honesty and Common Sense.” – Theodore Roosevelt

⭐️⭐️Rock Star of the Week⭐️⭐️Shelby Romero Shelby is the manager of our Augusta GA community, Emery Hills. In just 6 months, Shelby has supervised the total make over of this community.*Streets were paved.*Over 15 old homes were removed.*Landscaping makeover.*New signage at the entrance.*High percentage of collections.*Moved in and leased 45 new homes.All of this in […]

Small space living is on the rise lately and studies show that millennials or the younger generation nowadays opt to live in small spaces or downsizing their homes. It’s not just about minimalism. Often, people trade their big houses for a smaller one due to its convenience and cheaper maintenance costs and utility bills. Living […]

Key indicators across the board suggest the U.S. manufacturing sector is beginning to crawl back from historic losses brought on by the coronavirus outbreak. But how far off are we from pre-pandemic levels? Today, we’re bringing you some key insights from the latest reports on labor, production and business activity. Manufactured Housing isn’t broken out in […]

It has been always a debate on whether it is a good idea to buy second hand properties rather than a brand new one. Manufactured or mobile homes are affordable housing but that doesn’t mean it is dirt cheap. It’s still going to cost you a big chunk of money. Buying a used or pre-owned […]

Nearly 1.9 million Americans made initial unemployment claims last week, bringing the total number of new claims made during the pandemic to almost 43 million. While marking the ninth straight week of declining job losses, the figure is still historically large; before the pandemic, the US was averaging 200,000 initial claims per week. Analysts say the high numbers […]

TODAY’S AREA MANAGER SPOTLIGHTMatthew Horton has worked for The Firm for over 2 years in various positions. Today he has responsibility for Oak Harbor MHP, Milton FL, Oakwood MHP, Clarksville TN as well as Green Oaks MHP, Mobile AL. He also assists in scouting out new opportunities for The Firm. Thank you Matthew for your […]

Tradesmen are the salt of the earth. They are the ones who make the world a better place and allow us to live an easier life. Our company deals with the trades on a daily basis in developing mobile home parks and with good results HOWEVER, here are some hints on how it could be […]

Please join us today, Monday May 25th for our Memorial Day open house at Southern Villa in Montgomery Alabama . You will be able to walk through our model home and submit your application. Get approved the same day as long as you bring all the required documentation such as valid identification card, social security […]

Know the Tools Needed To Kill Pests If They Do Get In Obviously, the answer to your pest problem will depend on several factors, the size of the infestation, the type of pest and your budget. However, there are a few hard and fast rules that will help with any bugs or rodents.  First, always […]

MHI, along with a coalition of business organizations, sent a letter to Congress challenging guidance by the Internal Revenue Service on deductible expenses covered by funds from the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The IRS guidance, which was released last week, states that tax deductible expenses covered by PPP loan funds will not be eligible for […]

Living in a Manufactured House has a lot of advantages. For one, it’s far less expensive than owning and maintaining a site-built house. Like any home though, mobile homes are susceptible to pest problems. We have put together these tips to help you win the battle against these pests! Every Pest Is a Threat to Mobile […]

Amid the swirl and stress of operating a small business in the current environment, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. At our company, The Firm, Inc we own and operate mobile home parks. Because of this, it is very important that we focus on the residents in addition to our employees. When you feel like you […]

Finding affordable housing is a challenge that many of us face. More than ever before, we are struggling to cut down on daily living costs. Housing is perhaps the most difficult living cost to cut down on. In some parts of the country, the costs of housing have spiraled out of control. The alternatives are […]

Have you seen the price of a gallon of paint lately? One gallon of premium interior paint can run you $100! A good paintbrush will cost $15. It’s not cheap to remodel a mobile home. The way to remodel a mobile home on a budget is to balance what you want. Where to splurge and […]

Surprising Good News for Millennials Here is an interesting article that examines the lives of a few millennials. What is important to them and what they are doing regarding housing. There is a significant number of millennials trying to achieve the American dream of home ownership by purchasing a mobile home. Many of these homes […]

An estimated 20 million Americans live in mobile homes, according to new Census figures. How did this become the cheap housing of choice for so many people? Mobile homes make up 6.4% of the US housing sector and there are 8.5 million of them, down slightly on 2011, according to the US Census. The number […]