North Carolina’s Mobile Home Park Act (SB 518/HB 584): The Complete Operator and Investor Guide for 2026
North Carolina's SB 518 (Mobile Home Park Act) would require 60-day rent increase notice, mandatory state registration, and a 180-day resident right of first refusal on park sales. Here's the complete operator and investor guide to what this pending legislation means for NC mobile home park operations and acquisitions.
The Utility Billing Time Bomb Sitting in Your Mobile Home Park Leases (And How to Defuse It Before 2027)
If you own mobile home parks and you’re billing residents for utilities using RUBS — or if you’re earning any administrative markup […]
The Hidden Infrastructure Time Bomb in Mobile Home Parks (And How to Defuse It Before You Close)
Every year, mobile home park investors lose hundreds of thousands of dollars not because they picked the wrong market or overpaid on […]
Infill Strategy: How to Fill Vacant Mobile Home Park Lots and Boost NOI
If you own a mobile home park with empty lots, you may be sitting on one of the most overlooked value-add opportunities […]
The New Credit Rule That Could Transform Your Mobile Home Park (What FHFA Just Changed and What It Means for Operators)
Two days ago, something significant happened in Washington that most mobile home park operators haven’t fully processed yet. On April 22, 2026, […]
The #1 Due Diligence Mistake That’s Costing Mobile Home Park Investors Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
The deal looked perfect on paper. Seventy-two lots in East Tennessee. 85% occupied. City utilities — or so the listing said. Cap […]
Mobile Home Park vs. Self-Storage: Which Is the Better Investment in 2026?
Comparing mobile home park investing vs. self-storage? We break down cap rates, tenant turnover, management intensity, and recession resilience to show which asset class wins in 2026.
The Aging Home Stock Problem in Mobile Home Parks: What FHFA’s New Credit Rules Mean for Operators
FHFA’s April 2026 credit scoring expansion may finally crack open manufactured housing financing for long-term residents. Here’s what the aging home stock crisis means for mobile home park operators — and the practical steps to act on it.
7 Best Passive Income Ideas in 2026 (Ranked by Capital Required and Tax Efficiency)
A ranked breakdown of 7 passive income strategies in 2026 — from dividend stocks to mobile home park syndications — evaluated by capital required, annual returns, and tax efficiency.
The Master-Metered Park Trap: How Water Billing Is Quietly Killing Your MHP Returns
Most MHP operators don’t realize how much they’re losing to master-metered utilities until it is too late. Here is how to fix it — legally, affordably, and fast.
Why Your MHP Value-Add Play Is Stalling (And What to Do About It)
The chattel loan drought is killing occupancy targets at value-add mobile home parks. Here is why it is happening and four paths smart MHP operators are using to fill lots without traditional financing.
Why Your MHP Value-Add Play Is Stalling (And What to Do About It)
The chattel loan drought is killing occupancy targets at value-add mobile home parks. Here is why it is happening and four paths smart MHP operators are using to fill lots without traditional financing.
Active vs. Passive Mobile Home Park Investing: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing between active and passive mobile home park investing comes down to time, capital, and how much control you need. Here's a complete breakdown of both paths.
The Master-Metered Trap: How Water Billing Is Quietly Destroying Mobile Home Park Returns
Picture this: you close on a 90-lot mobile home park. The numbers look solid. Cap rate checks out. NOI supports the purchase […]
Mobile Home Park Regulatory Trends in 2026: What Investors and Operators Need to Know
The regulatory landscape for mobile home park investing is shifting fast in 2026. From right of first refusal laws to rent stabilization proposals, here is what every investor and operator needs to know — and how to factor it into your deal underwriting.
How to Invest in Mobile Home Parks Without Buying One Yourself
Most people assume that when you invest in mobile home parks you buy land, manage tenants, and deal with maintenance calls at […]
Why Your Direct Mail Campaign Isn’t Finding Mobile Home Park Deals Anymore (And What Actually Works in 2026)
The classic MHP direct mail playbook is dead. After buying 50+ parks almost entirely off-market, here's what's actually generating deal flow in 2026 — and what's just burning budget.
The Hidden Utility Bomb in Your Next Mobile Home Park Deal (And How to Defuse It Before You Close)
Utility infrastructure — aging water lines, failing sewer systems, and master-metered parks — is the single most underestimated risk in MHP investing. Here's how to identify and defuse it before you close.
What to Look for in Your First Mobile Home Park Investment
Buying your first mobile home park? Here are the 8 key factors — location, utilities, occupancy, lot rent upside, home ownership mix, and more — that experienced investors check before closing.
Park-Owned Homes vs. Tenant-Owned Homes: The Economics That Make or Break a Mobile Home Park Investment
There is a single question that separates mobile home park investors who consistently generate returns from those who constantly fight fires: how […]