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Does anyone have experience developing (design/build) mobile home park. I'm considering pads only. Any info available anywhere?

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I built my own Mobile Home Park, took me 2.5 years. I learned more in that time than I had in my entire life I believe. My goal was 50 pads and I ended up with 45 and a inground pool, the pool was a mistake. If I can answer any questions I would be happy to. My park is in East Tennessee. I started construction in 1990 and we opened on 4/1/92. Been some time back but a lesson I will not forget. I am current development subdivisions now.
Geraldine Ridens
Maple Ridge Place

i am a new mh park owner with dreams of cleaning it up and making it a nice respectfull place to live with while keaping the lot rent the lowest in area, so to make repairs would need grant assistance from gov. or private institution, can you help me find funding thank you.

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Just pads is the way to go. Less money, but probably evens out as fixing up and getting rid of trashed mobile homes is very expensive. Hopefully you can get city water and sewer as wells, septic sytems, etc. are expensive and complicated by many regulations (at least in Minnesota). Lots to take doublewides are good, unless park is just for snowbirds. Our small park was in horrible condition when we bought it. We cleaned it up and repaired lots, street, etc. We have acreage for expansion up to 60, but didn't as park served our purposes as it was, being close to retirement at the time. Also, in our state, parks over 50 lots have to have a manager on the premises at all times. We are retired now and the park up is for sale. Be sure to check all your state regulations and statutesl. Once established, I can't think of any business that has less work and overhead for the income. Very strict rules are a must, even for small parks.

Would be glad to help if I can.

Built my park in 1988, has 110 spaces. During and after building I learned lots.

If your building from scratch, don't forget about rocks and blasting. Sewers and city water are a plus if you can, no septic tanks and lines.

Put in meters from the start also on each home.

I did not want a pool, and glad I didn't.

Make your turns wide and obstacle free as possible for moving in and out homes.

We are in the Chattanooga area if I can help.

How much did it cost to get started?

I have worked as a project consultant on 7 new developments in the Washington state area. Yes, I do have the experience in this. The last developers mistake was not having an experience staff member. The development set idel for almost two years. In one year I turned over half of the lots.
Marlene