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Affordable Housing Development with Manufactured Homes

May 27, 2025

Lecture on Affordable Housing Development Using Manufactured Homes

Introduction to the Strategy

  • Low-Cost Development Approach
    • Purchase an individual lot and a double wide from manufacturer or dealer.
    • Set up the home: electrical, sewer, etc.
    • Sell it as a package (land and home).
    • Profitable with low risk: $50,000-$60,000 net profit after fees.

Guest Speaker: Chris RDE

  • Known for insights on family, parenting, and affordable housing strategies.
  • Specializes in manufactured and modular homes.

Real Estate Market Context

  • Trends:
    • Shift in real estate due to increased interest rates, insurance, and material/labor costs.
    • Market demand for affordable housing.
  • Chris RDE's Background:
    • Owns 19 mobile home parks.
    • Experienced in wholesaling and flipping single-family homes.

Manufactured Home Strategy

  • Land Home Package: Buying land and a mobile home to sell as a unit.
    • Advantageous due to quick sales and high demand.
    • Homes sell in 1-2 weeks for $200,000-$225,000.
    • Potential profits of $40,000-$60,000 per unit.
  • Conversion to Real Property:
    • Once a manufactured home is set on a foundation, it becomes real estate.

Benefits of Manufactured Homes

  • Affordable, new products with substantial square footage (1,500-2,000 sq ft).
  • Appeal to buyers seeking rural lifestyle.

Steps in the Process

  1. Land Acquisition:
    • Purchase below market value (50 cents on the dollar).
    • Target rural outskirts of major cities.
  2. Regulatory Considerations:
    • Zoning for mobile homes.
    • Septic and well requirements can impact costs.
  3. Market Research:
    • Pull comps to ensure profitable resale pricing.

Financial Aspects

  • Cost Management:
    • Land purchase (e.g., $20,000 per acre).
    • Manufactured home purchase (e.g., $65,000 for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath model).
    • Set-up costs (~$30,000 for a double wide).
  • Profit Margins:
    • Target resale prices typically around $215,000-$285,000.
    • Savings by eliminating middlemen (dealer's licenses, direct purchase from manufacturers).

Geographic Considerations

  • Key Markets:
    • Southeast United States, especially areas like Nashville, Lakeland, and Panama City.
  • Challenges:
    • Local economic conditions and demand.
    • Importance of comps and prospective buyers.

Entrepreneurship and Real Estate

  • Importance of Adaptability:
    • Real estate investing requires ongoing recalibration.
  • Skills for Success:
    • Deal finding, private capital raising, market prediction.

Additional Resources

  • Propwire: Tool for locating motivated seller leads, free to use.
  • Links and Mentorship Opportunities:
    • Opportunities to work with Chris RDE through mentorship programs and buying directly from him.

These notes summarize the key points of the lecture on affordable housing strategies using manufactured homes, covering the process, benefits, and financial aspects of this real estate model.

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