High Occupancy Doesn't Always Mean a Great Investment One of the biggest mistakes investors make is assuming that a high occupancy rate automatically means a mobile home park is performing well. It doesn't. Occupancy is just one metric. What matters is economic occupancy and the quality of the business behind those numbers. A park can be 95% occupied and still underperform if: • Residents are consistently behind on rent. • Turnover is high and move-ins are driven by short-term incentives. • Collections are weak despite full lots. • Deferred maintenance is masking deeper operational issues. • Rent growth isn't keeping pace with operating expenses. These are the metrics experienced operators focus on because they determine long-term cash flow and value creation. That's why our due diligence goes far beyond rent rolls and occupancy reports. We evaluate collections, resident retention, renewal rates, maintenance history, and operational trends to understand whether the propert...