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    New Project Alert

    By Angelica Prater

    January 15, 2024

    The Firm Inc, Begins New Project in Mississippi Manufactured Home Community Nashville, TN (Dec, 2023) – The Firm, Inc., a national manufactured housing community investor/operator/improvement specialist, is pleased to announce the start of a new project in Kosciusko, MS. The residents of Kosciusko Estates will be pleased with the transformation that The Firm, Inc will […]

    New Project Alert

    By Angelica Prater

    January 11, 2024

    The Firm Inc, Begins New Project in Mississippi Manufactured Home Community Nashville, TN (Dec, 2023) – The Firm, Inc., a national manufactured housing community investor/operator/improvement specialist, is pleased to announce the start of a new project in Kosciusko, MS. The residents of Kosciusko Estates will be pleased with the transformation that The Firm, Inc will […]

    Louisiana New Project Alert

    By Angelica Prater

    January 8, 2024

    The Firm Inc, Begins New Project in Louisiana Manufactured Home Community Nashville, TN (Dec, 2023) – A new project has begun for The Firm, Inc. This will be the first project for The Firm, Inc in Louisiana. As a national manufactured housing community investor/operator/improvement specialist, The Firm, Inc is pleased to announce the start of […]

    Georgia New Project Alert

    By Angelica Prater

    January 2, 2024

    The Firm Inc, Begins New Project in Two Georgia Manufactured Home Communities Nashville, TN (Dec, 2023) – The Firm, Inc., a national manufactured housing community investor/operator/improvement specialist, is pleased to announce the start of a new project in Dublin, GA. The residents of Edge Water Mobile Home Park and Boat Ramp Mobile Home Park will […]

    Nashville based Investor/Operator Completes Acquisition of West Virgina RV and Mobile Home Park

    By Angelica Prater

    December 22, 2023

    Nashville, TN (Dec, 2023) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hilltop RV and Mobile Home Park located in Glen Morgan, WV. This asset will be a great addition to The Firm, Inc portfolio and will provide an opportunity to diversify from their traditional rehabilitate […]

    Louisvile Manufactured Housing Show

    By Angelica Prater

    November 20, 2023

    The Firm, Inc Team will be attending the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show January 17-19, 2024. Are you coming? We’d love to see you! https://lnkd.in/e57hve2v #TheFirmInc#WeBuildBetterCommunities#LouisvilleManufacturedHousingShow

    Kayla Seaborn

    By Angelica Prater

    October 16, 2023

    Kayla Seaborn is the community manager for two of our communities located in Dothan, Al. Bridgewater Bay and Oak Hill communities have been her pride and joy for a little over a year. When Kayla was asked what she enjoys about her position as the community manager for these two communities she stated, “Interacting with […]

    Benefits Of Owning A Manufactured Home!

    By Angelica Prater

    September 28, 2023

    There are many great benefits of owning a manufactured home, and today’s home buyers are often surprised to see what a great fit this type of property could be for them. Take a look at some of the benefits that owning a manufactured home has! Affordable Manufactured homes are generally less costly when compared to […]

    Joanna And Lee Hall

    By Angelica Prater

    July 19, 2023

    Joanna is the community manager of Arrowwood Manufactured Home Community located in Troy, Al. Joanna has a year of property management experience. Her husband Lee is also a part of the maintenance team for Arrowwood. While Joanna takes care of residents’ needs and oversees rental payments, Lee handles all the maintenance around the community. Lee […]

    Advantages To Living in A MH Community

    By Pam Modos

    July 7, 2023

    Manufactured home communities offer several advantages to those who choose to live in them, especially communities that are owned and operated by The Firm, Inc!!! Here are some of the benefits: Affordability: Manufactured homes are generally more affordable than site built homes, and living in a manufactured home community can be even more cost-effective. The rent for […]

    Nashville based Investor/Operator Completes Project In Two North Carolina Manufactured Home Communities

    By Angelica Prater

    June 8, 2023

    Nashville, TN (June 1, 2023) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce that the GLWT Portfolio project has been completed. This project encompassed two manufactured home communities located in Green Level, NC and Raeford, NC. The GLWT Portfolio was acquired via a partnership between Lasso Capital, LLC and […]

    EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT – PAM MODOS

    By Angelica Prater

    June 2, 2023

    Pam Modos is the Chief Strategy Officer for The Firm Inc and has been with the company for 16 years. She lives with her husband, Pat in Kalkaska, Michigan. She started her work career as a Methods and Procedures Analyst for an insurance company in Hastings, Michigan. She left the insurance company to teach high […]

    Nashville based Investor/Operator Completes Sale of Alabama Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    May 22, 2023

    Nashville, TN (Feb, 2023) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce the sale of Forest Acres Manufactured Home Community located in Troy, AL. This project was another partnership with SOC Troy, LLC which is part of an investor group that The Firm Inc. has successfully partnered with before and […]

    Nashville based Investor/Operator Participates in the Acquisition of Alabama Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    May 16, 2023

    Nashville, TN (April, 2023) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce another partnership with Solsidan Capital in the acquisition of Sun Trace Manufactured Home Community located in Troy, AL. The Firm, Inc. has successfully partnered with Solsidan Capital on many projects before and is led by Jacob Harcrow, founder […]

    Employee Spotlight-Pamela Murgatroy

    By Angelica Prater

    May 8, 2023

    Pamela Murgatroy is the Community Manager at Double E Manufactured Home Community in Riverdale, Ga. She has been part of the team since October of 2022. She has 12 years of property management experience and loves being involved in the daily improvements of her community. When she is not working, she enjoys spending her time […]

    Nashville based Investor/Operator Participates in the Acquisition of Alabama Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    May 4, 2023

    Nashville, TN (Mar, 2023) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Solsidan Capital in the acquisition of Arrowwood Manufactured Home Community located in Troy, AL. The Firm, Inc. has successfully partnered with Solsidan Capital on many projects before and is led by Jacob Harcrow, founder […]

    Employee Spotlight-Courtney Butler

    By Angelica Prater

    April 26, 2023

    Courtney is the community manager at Reedy Fork Manufactured Home Community in Elon, NC. She has been a member of the team for nearly a year. Courtney really loves her job and interacting with her residents daily. It always puts a smile on her face. She and her team always pull together and get things […]

    The Value of Manufactured Housing

    By Pam Modos

    April 20, 2023

    Manufactured housing, also known as mobile homes or modular homes, can be a great value for a few different reasons. First, manufactured homes are often more affordable than traditional site-built homes. This is because the construction process is more efficient and cost-effective, as the homes are built in a factory and then transported to their […]

    Employee Spotlight-Christina Dowell

    By Angelica Prater

    April 11, 2023

    Christina Dowell is the community manager at Holly Tree Village Community in Elon, NC. She has been a member of the team for nearly a year now. Christina absolutely loves her residents’ and being able to make such a big difference in their lives. During her down time, she loves spending time with her two […]

    Employee Spotlight-Heather Smith

    By Angelica Prater

    April 1, 2023

    Heather is the property manager of our Quail Creek Community in Camden, Ohio. She has been a member of the team since November 2022. Her favorite part of her position is interacting with her residents and making the community a place to be proud of. Heather is married to her husband Chris of 15 years, […]

    Nashville based Investor/Operator Participates in the Acquisition of Indiana Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    March 13, 2023

    Nashville, TN (Feb, 2023) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Solsidan Capital in the acquisition of Addmore Manufactured Home Community located in Clarksville, IN. SOC Addmore, LLC is part of an investor group that The Firm, Inc. has successfully partnered with before and is […]

    Employee Spotlight-Terry Walters

    By Angelica Prater

    March 8, 2023

    Terry is the Area Manager for The Firm’s North Carolina Communities. He has been a member of the team since April 2022. He really enjoys his job and loves interacting with people and making them happy. He currently lives in an old mill town with his partner of nearly 20 years. Terry enjoys gardening, antique […]

    The Firm, Inc, a Nashville based Investor/Operator, Completes Sale of Texas Manufactured
    Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    January 30, 2023

    The Firm, Inc, a Nashville based Investor/Operator, Completes Sale of Texas Manufactured Housing Community Nashville, TN (December 15, 2022) – The Firm, Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, is pleased to announce the sale of Pine Creek Ranch Manufactured Home Community located in Tyler, TX.  This project was a new partnership with HP4 LLC. […]

    Employee Spotlight-Tina Stoner

    By Angelica Prater

    January 25, 2023

    Tina Stoner has been a property manager at our Willow Trace community for six years and has worked for The Firm for eleven months. She loves her job and really likes to help solve her residents’ issues as they arise. Helping families find their forever home is a great reward for her. In her free […]

    Employee Spotlight-Mayra Romero

    By Angelica Prater

    January 10, 2023

    Employee Spotlight- Mayra Romero is from  Guanajuato Mexico. She has been with The Firm Inc since January of 2022, and has also been the property manager at our Green Level Community for 14 years. Mayra truly enjoys helping people and making her residents smile. She loves her family and has been married for 26 years to […]

    Rachel Carboni-Employee Spotlight

    By Angelica Prater

    December 14, 2022

    Rachel is the community manager at our Rolling Hills community. She is originally from Sacramento, California before moving to Arkansas. She is very good at her job. She has an associate degree in business which makes her well suited to do her job. She has worked for The Firm since March 2022, and we can […]

    Nashville Based Investor/Operator Completes Sale Of Georgia Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    December 12, 2022

    Nashville based Investor/Operator Completes Sale of Georgia Manufactured Housing Community Nashville, TN (Dec 5, 2022) – The Firm Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, in partnership with FSP Covington, LLC has completed the infill and rehabilitation of Riverside Estates Mobile Home Park located in Covington, GA. FSP Covington LLC is part of an investor […]

    Nashville Based Investor/Operator Completes Sale Of Georgia Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    December 9, 2022

    FOR IMMEDEIATE RELEASE Nashville based Investor/Operator Completes Sale of Georgia Manufactured Housing Community Nashville, TN (Nov 15, 2022) – The Firm Inc., a Regional Manufactured Housing Community Investor/Operator, assisted Mountain Man Mobile Homes, LLC led by Scott Schoenberner in the stabilization and sale of Eagle View Mobile Home Community located in Greensboro, GA. The completion […]

    Randy Freeman-Employee Spotlight

    By Angelica Prater

    Randy Freeman is part of our Forest Acres Community maintenance team. He is a hard worker and enjoys his job. He loves spending time with his wife and 5 children whether it be fishing, playing guitar or building things which he really enjoys as well. Randy is a big part of why Forest Acres is […]

    Nashville based Investor/Operator Participates in the Acquisition of Georgia Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    October 31, 2022

    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 based Investor/Operator Completes Acquisition of North Carolina Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    September 16, 2022

    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 based Investor/Operator Completes Acquisition of North Carolina Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    August 29, 2022

    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 based Investor/Operator Completes Acquisition of Ohio Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    August 25, 2022

    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 […]

    Donald “Speedy” Pope- Employee Spotlight

    By Angelica Prater

    July 21, 2022

    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 – Employee Spotlight

    By Angelica Prater

    July 11, 2022

    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-Employee Spotlight

    By Angelica Prater

    June 21, 2022

    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 based Investor/Operator Completes Acquisition of Alabama Manufactured Housing Community Portfolio

    By Angelica Prater

    June 4, 2022

    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  – Employee Spotlight

    By Angelica Prater

    May 24, 2022

         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 DEISS – EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

    By Angelica Prater

    April 15, 2022

    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 […]

    Employee Spotlight – Angelica Prater

    By Pam Modos

    April 1, 2022

    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 […]

    The Firm, Inc, a Nashville based Investor/Operator, Completes Sale of Tennessee Mobile Home Park

    By Angelica Prater

    March 21, 2022

    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 – Employee Spotlight

    By Angelica Prater

    March 10, 2022

    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 […]

    There Is A Severe Labor Shortage-What Are You Going To Do About It?

    By Angelica Prater

    February 21, 2022

    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 – Employee Spotlight

    By Angelica Prater

    February 10, 2022

    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 […]

    JACOB LINDSEY – EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

    By Angelica Prater

    January 4, 2022

    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 based Investor/Operator Completes Acquisition of Alabama Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    January 3, 2022

    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- Employee spotlight

    By Angelica Prater

    December 7, 2021

    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. […]

    Nashville based Investor/Operator Completes Improvement and Sale of Georgia Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    November 2, 2021

    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- Employee Spotlight

    By Angelica Prater

    October 28, 2021

    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 […]

    The Firm, Inc., Nashville based Investor/Operator, Completes Improvement and Sale of Florida Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    October 7, 2021

    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 […]

    Wearing Different Hats in A Company

    By Angelica Prater

    September 16, 2021

    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 […]

    Employee Spotlight – Pete Logaglio

    By Angelica Prater

    August 31, 2021

       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 […]

    The Firm, Inc, a Nashville based Investor/Operator, Completes Acquisition of Georgia Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    August 19, 2021

    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 […]

    Lead Your Team by Example and Get Your Hands Dirty

    By Angelica Prater

    August 10, 2021

    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 […]

    Choose Mobile Home Living Over Apartment Living

    By Angelica Prater

    August 5, 2021

    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 […]

    The Firm, Inc., Nashville based Investor/Operator, Completes Improvement and Sale of Florida Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    July 29, 2021

    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 […]

    The Firm, Inc, a Nashville based Investor/Operator, Completes Acquisition of Texas Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    July 15, 2021

    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 […]

    Employee Spotlight – Katie Hatcher

    By Angelica Prater

    July 8, 2021

    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 […]

    The Firm, Inc., Nashville based Investor/Operator, Completes Improvement and Sale of Alabama Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    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 […]

    Benefits Of Owning Your Home.

    By Angelica Prater

    June 14, 2021

    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 […]

    Manager Spotlight – Rosemary Braswell

    By Angelica Prater

    June 3, 2021

    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 […]

    A Day In The Life Of A Maintenance Manager

    By Angelica Prater

    May 20, 2021

    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, […]

    Updating an Older Mobile Home and Increasing the Value

    By Angelica Prater

    May 13, 2021

    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, […]

    Manager Spotlight, Cindy and Dale Ballard

    By Angelica Prater

    May 6, 2021

    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 based Investor/Operator Completes Improvement and Sale of Alabama Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    April 29, 2021

    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 […]

    THE FIRM, INC, a Nashville based Investor/Operator Partners with AREG Louisville, LLC on Louisville, Kentucky Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    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 […]

    The Firm, Inc, a Nashville based Investor/Operator, Completes Acquisition of Kentucky Mobile Home Park

    By Angelica Prater

    April 27, 2021

    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 […]

    Tips To Save On Your Water Bill.

    By Angelica Prater

    April 22, 2021

    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 […]

    Supply Chain Crisis During Pandemic

    By Angelica Prater

    April 15, 2021

    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 […]

    The Firm, Inc, a Nashville based Investor/Operator, Completes Acquisition of Tennessee Mobile Home Park

    By Angelica Prater

    April 13, 2021

    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 EFFECTIVELY

    By Angelica Prater

    April 6, 2021

    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, […]

    Growing Up In A Mobile Home Community

    By Angelica Prater

    March 30, 2021

    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 based Investor/Operator Completes Improvement and Sale of Alabama Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    March 25, 2021

    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 […]

    The Importance of Having A Good Mentor

    By Angelica Prater

    March 16, 2021

    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 […]

    My Career Chose Me

    By Angelica Prater

    March 10, 2021

    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 based Investor/Operator Completes Improvement and Sale of Georgia Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    March 5, 2021

    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 […]

    Building A Powerful and Successful Team

    By Angelica Prater

    March 2, 2021

    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 […]

    Planting Your Roots

    By Angelica Prater

    February 23, 2021

    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 […]

    Value-Add and Turnkey and Hybrids Oh My!

    By Angelica Prater

    February 18, 2021

    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 […]

    Be A Great Mobile Home Park Owner

    By Angelica Prater

    February 16, 2021

    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 based Investor/Operator Completes Improvement and Sale of Georgia Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    February 11, 2021

    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 […]

    Shaping A Community One Resident At A Time!

    By Angelica Prater

    February 9, 2021

    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 […]

    Heeeeere’s 2021!

    By Angelica Prater

    February 4, 2021

    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 […]

    Understanding the Responsibilities of a Sales Director

    By Angelica Prater

    February 2, 2021

    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 […]

    Blocking and Tackling: The Basics

    By Angelica Prater

    January 26, 2021

    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 […]

    The Eviction Process Through The Eyes Of A Property Manager

    By Angelica Prater

    January 21, 2021

    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 […]

    Successfully Operating A Mobile Home Community

    By Angelica Prater

    January 14, 2021

    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 […]

    IN THE EYES OF A PROPERTY MANAGER

    By Angelica Prater

    January 8, 2021

    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. […]

    Don’t Be Late to The Party!

    By Angelica Prater

    December 21, 2020

    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 […]

    Affordability and Speed

    By Angelica Prater

    December 1, 2020

    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 […]

    Ways to Help Save on Your Utility Bill

    By Angelica Prater

    November 30, 2020

    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 […]

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING

    By Kirby Horton

    November 25, 2020

    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.

    La Lista De Verificación De Mantenimiento Mensual Definitiva Para Su Casa.

    By Angelica Prater

    November 21, 2020

    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 […]

    The Ultimate Home Monthly Maintenance Checklist .

    By Angelica Prater

    November 20, 2020

    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, […]

    Nice Car or Nice Home? Have the best of both!

    By Angelica Prater

    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 A Thanksgiving Dinner

    By Angelica Prater

    November 12, 2020

      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

    By Angelica Prater

    November 5, 2020

    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 based Investor/Operator Completes Improvement and Sale of Tennessee Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    November 4, 2020

    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 based Investor/Operator Completes Improvement and Sale of Georgia Manufactured Housing Community

    By Angelica Prater

    October 29, 2020

    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 […]

    Insurance for A Modular Home VS. Manufactured Home

    By Angelica Prater

    October 28, 2020

    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 […]

    New Beginnings: A Great Place To Live

    By Angelica Prater

    October 27, 2020

    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

    By Angelica Prater

    October 23, 2020

    “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 […]

    Pros And Cons Of Living In A Mobile Home Community

    By Angelica Prater

    October 19, 2020

    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 […]

    Building Our Presence

    By Angelica Prater

    October 16, 2020

    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

    By Angelica Prater

    September 30, 2020

    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

    By Angelica Prater

    September 10, 2020

    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 […]

    Trump administration announces nationwide eviction moratorium through end of the year

    By Kirby Horton

    September 2, 2020

    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

    By Angelica Prater

    July 23, 2020

    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

    By Angelica Prater

    July 17, 2020

    ⭐️⭐️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 […]

    QUALITIES

    By Kirby Horton

    July 9, 2020

    “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

    By Angelica Prater

    July 7, 2020

    ⭐️⭐️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 […]

    DESIGN TIPS FOR YOUR MOBILE HOME

    By Angelica Prater

    June 18, 2020

    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 […]

    Manufacturing Outlook Improves in May

    By Kirby Horton

    June 17, 2020

    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 […]

    BUYING A USED MOBILE HOME

    By Angelica Prater

    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 […]

    43 MILLION JOBS

    By Pam Modos

    June 5, 2020

    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 […]

    Manager Spotlight

    By Pam Modos

    June 4, 2020

    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 […]

    Dealing with The Trades

    By Kirby Horton

    May 29, 2020

    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 […]

    Southern Villa Open House

    By Kirby Horton

    May 25, 2020

    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 […]

    Mobile Home Pest Control Tips- Part2

    By Kirby Horton

    May 20, 2020

    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 JOINS COALITION OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS CHALLENGING IRS GUIDANCE ON PPP

    By Pam Modos

    May 19, 2020

    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 […]

    Mobile Home Pest Control Tips-Part 1

    By Kirby Horton

    May 18, 2020

    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 […]

    Dealing With The Current Business Environment

    By Kirby Horton

    May 15, 2020

    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 […]

    Mobile Home Living is Affordable Housing

    By Angelica Prater

    May 14, 2020

    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 […]

    How To Remodel a Mobile Home

    By Kirby Horton

    May 13, 2020

    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 […]

    Trailer Park Nation

    By Kirby Horton

    May 12, 2020

    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 […]

    Why do so many Americans live in mobile homes?

    By Kirby Horton

    May 11, 2020

    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 […]