If you own or invest in mobile home parks, you already know how quickly this asset class is evolving. New legislation, shifting financing landscapes, and growing institutional interest are reshaping the industry. Staying connected to the right people and information can make a meaningful difference in how you operate and grow. Showing up in person at the right events is one of the most effective ways to do that. We’ve been buying and operating mobile home parks for years and currently own over 59 properties across the United States. Along the way, we’ve found the best conferences that consistently deliver real value — not just in education, but in relationships, deal flow, and market intelligence. Below are the three best conferences for mobile home park operators right now.

Why Conferences Matter for Mobile Home Park Investors

Over the past decade, mobile home park communities have transformed. They’ve moved from a niche, mom-and-pop corner of real estate into a mainstream investment target. National occupancy rates hover above 95%, near historic highs. Institutional capital increasingly views manufactured housing communities as a compelling mix of social need and risk-adjusted return. With momentum like that, staying plugged into the industry has never been more important.

Conferences give you ground-level intelligence you can’t get from a spreadsheet. They connect you to operators, lenders, manufacturers, and vendors who are navigating the same opportunities and headwinds you are.

#1 — MHI Congress and Expo

What It Is

The MHI Congress and Expo is widely regarded as the manufactured housing industry’s flagship event. It features top-quality educational programs led by dynamic speakers and networking receptions with the industry’s most successful professionals. The exhibit floor typically hosts over 100 companies showcasing the latest innovations in manufactured housing products and technology.

What You Can Expect

The 2025 expo hall spanned 60,000 square feet and featured more than 170 exhibitor booths. It included interactive lounges, afternoon mixers, and the debut of the MHI Learning Lab — a dedicated theater where exhibitors presented educational sessions on the show floor.

The conference also tends to include tracks tailored to mobile home park operators. Session topics have covered zoning, rent control, and lending challenges. There’s also a newcomers track for those new to the manufactured housing space.

Why Mobile Home Park Operators Should Attend

If you want to understand where national policy and industry standards are heading, this is the event to be at. More than 1,500 leaders, innovators, and peers typically gather to network, share knowledge, and conduct business. For mobile home park investors looking to scale, the relationships you build here are difficult to replicate anywhere else.

#2 — SECO National Conference

What It Is

SECO stands apart because community owners built it specifically for community owners. SECO’s mission is to educate, inform, and inspire manufactured home community owners. It also works to improve the community segment of the manufactured housing industry by developing responsible business owners and professional managers.

What You Can Expect

SECO delivers 2.5 days of high-impact education, meaningful networking, and hands-on experiences. It targets anyone who owns or wants to purchase a manufactured home community. Attendees get to learn from others with proven success in the industry. They can also visit manufacturers with homes on display alongside industry-leading vendors and service companies.

Why Mobile Home Park Operators Should Attend

SECO tends to draw a particularly engaged crowd. With more than 500 attendees expected in person, it offers a chance to network with an exclusive group of community owners, operators, and investors. The content tends to be practical and operator-focused. Topics cover filling vacant lots, managing residents, and financing new homes. If you’re in the small-to-mid-size mobile home park space, this conference may feel more directly relevant to your day-to-day than some larger industry events.

#3 — Louisville Manufactured Housing Show

What It Is

The Louisville Manufactured Housing Show is the Midwest’s premier event for manufactured housing professionals. It has been running for over 60 years. Year after year, it brings together manufactured housing professionals from all over the country. Attendees can explore new manufactured home designs, the latest technology, suppliers’ offerings, and the newest amenities the industry can offer.

What You Can Expect

The Louisville Show lets attendees tour more factory-built homes than at any other indoor event in the nation. The 2026 show featured dozens of model homes on display, educational seminars from industry leaders, and more than 150 exhibitors to connect with.

The educational seminars are a key draw. Recent sessions covered consumer lending trends, economic forecasts, and strategies for residential infill. All of these topics connect directly to what mobile home park operators deal with every day.

Why Mobile Home Park Operators Should Attend

The Louisville Show kicks off each year in January. That timing makes it a strong way to start the calendar with a clear picture of where the industry is heading. For mobile home park investors looking to bring in new homes or upgrade existing inventory, there may not be a better place to compare options under one roof.

The Bottom Line

The manufactured housing industry is showing strong fundamentals. Q1 2025 occupancy rates reached 94.9%, the highest level in two decades. Rent growth averaged between 5.7% and 7.3% year-over-year for four consecutive years. The U.S. manufactured homes market is estimated at $13.74 billion in 2025 and could reach $18.92 billion by 2030.

These numbers tell a compelling story about the asset class. But the real depth of that story tends to come through when you sit in a room with other operators, ask hard questions, and hear what’s actually working on the ground. Whether you’re just getting started in mobile home park investing or looking to grow an existing portfolio, attending at least one of the best conferences available could be one of the highest-leverage decisions you make this year.

If you’re interested in learning more about mobile home park investing, reach out and we’ll set up a call. We’re happy to share what we’ve learned from acquiring and operating communities across the country.

Disclaimer:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice or a guarantee of any kind. We do not guarantee profitability. Make investment decisions based on your research and consult registered financial and legal professionals. We are not registered financial or legal professionals and do not provide personalized investment recommendations. This article was written with the help of AI and reviewed by Andrew’s team. Always consult a licensed professional before investing.