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Value-Add and Turnkey and Hybrids Oh My!
Posted on February 18, 2021 at 1:52 pm by Angelica Prater
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
Posted on February 16, 2021 at 6:14 pm by Angelica Prater
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
Posted on February 11, 2021 at 8:35 pm by Angelica Prater
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!
Posted on February 9, 2021 at 4:17 pm by Angelica Prater
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!
Posted on February 4, 2021 at 11:51 pm by Angelica Prater
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
Posted on February 2, 2021 at 7:18 pm by Angelica Prater
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
Posted on January 26, 2021 at 1:53 pm by Angelica Prater
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
Posted on January 21, 2021 at 9:56 pm by Angelica Prater
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
Posted on January 14, 2021 at 5:24 pm by Angelica Prater
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
Posted on January 8, 2021 at 3:51 pm by Angelica Prater
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. […]