Keep two local banks, one DSCR option, and a private lender warm so speed never dies.

Bathrooms in terms of water exposure. 

I’m considering a 1031 exchange and would like feedback from investors who have experience with mobile home parks, particularly smaller, park-owned operations.Current Property (Selling):Duplex purchased in 2021 for approximately $145,000; estimated current value around $210,000\Loan balance: about $90,000Gross rent: $2,400 per monthNOI: approximately $16,000–$18,000 annuallyCash flow after mortgage: around $750–800 per monthLow management requirements and stable tenantsReplacement Property (Under Consideration):Seven-unit mobile home parkAsking price: $395,000Rent: $750 per unit plus $40 for water (total $5,530 per month; $66,360 annually)100% occupied with long-term tenants, several in place four to five yearsAll homes are park-owned, purchased between 2016–2018 with metal roofs and Hardie sidingOwner pays water and sewer (aerobic septic); tenants pay electric and trashMaintenance handled by one individual for $400 per month using personal equipmentGravel road, well maintained; potential to add one or two additional homesMy Pro Forma:Vacancy: 5%Expenses: approximately 40% of effective gross income (includes water, insurance, taxes, maintenance, mowing, etc.)Estimated NOI: $37,800Financing assumption: $255,000 loan at 8% interest, 25-year termAnnual debt service: approximately $23,574Projected cash flow: about $14,250 annually ($1,188 per month)Cap rate: approximately 9.6%Cash-on-cash return: around 10% on $140,000 downDSCR: 1.6 (strong coverage)If the price can be negotiated to the $360,000–$370,000 range, the cash-on-cash return improves to roughly 11–12%.Pros:Consistent, well-maintained units with matching exteriors.

The borrower didn't move forward because the rate increased due to the lower DSCR, and the borrower was receiving less cash out.This property was part of a larger portfolio that my client was considering refinancing, but wanted to test the waters with 1 property first.

We then simply maintain properties we want to follow up with (should we assume it's a property we think deserves the extra effort) and track warm leads based on responses (either cold calling or cold texting).

Is there really a way to do this when there are no warm body people to sign for the trust besides the bank? 

"likely to go under water": Why?

Even if bought below market value, one major capital expense—like a roof or water service line—can erase all perceived equity.

You should have a mentality similar to the properties of water.

Hey BP,I’m reviewing an infill lot in the Spartanburg SC area and wanted some local insight from builders or investors active in the Upstate.Basic details:• Sierra Rd area• ~7,350 sq ft• Public water/sewer at street• No HOA• Several new builds nearby in the $260k–$265k range• Needs clearing/gradingI posted the full breakdown in a Classifieds listing per BP rules, but I’d love to hear from anyone familiar with recent new-build activity in this pocket or who has experience building in this part of Spartanburg.Thanks for any feedback.