This book covers all aspects of development, operation and marketing of manufactured home communities. It is a comprehensive introduction to the entire industry covering land development, feasibility studies, business plan development, engineering, financing, construction, installation, property management and in-fill. Developers will avoid many headaches and heartbreaks if they read this book before breaking ground.

This is the first comprehensive reference text to present all aspects of prospecting for, purchasing, professionally managing and marketing a manufactured home community as a real estate investment. Contributions from industry experts on what to look for in a MH community, how to find one, estimating value, due diligence, preparing to close, property management, turnaround challenges and selling a community.

This book is the most authoritative reference book on this unique income-producing property. Topics covered are property management basics, resident relations, financial management, property maintenance and security, installation, water submetereing, utilities conversion, turnaround, upgrades and rehabilitation. There is no better reference book to professional real estate investment management techniques applied to the manufactured home community asset type. In print & updated since 1988!