Prioritize value that boosts NOI and appraisal without heavy disruption: pave or gravel the drive for cleaner parking, replace unsafe stairs/decks or at least tighten, paint, and add railings, and give the exterior a quick win with lighting, mailbox numbers, and simple landscaping for curb appeal.

That problem is amplified where I am because a lot of people are just looking for a place to drop their stuff while they're at the parks all day.

Are any of the other income streams (IE - utility income, pet rent, parking income, utility reimbursements, etc.) trending up - why or why not? 

What companies look for:Fully furnished, utilities + internet included.Flexible lease terms (30–90 days, sometimes 6 months).Easy parking and proximity to major employers.3.

Houston is a large city and the traffic can be terrible(especially during rush hours).If you do decide to house-hack, I would try to get a house near where you will be working(if possible).Saving 30 minutes or 1 hour everyday is huge.Houston does have a lot of multi-family homes but I find it that the ones that will cash flow are in the undesirable areas.The ones near Montrose or Hermann Park are harder to cash-flow.

Increasing your rent is horrible advice to begin with; and sweeping the parking lot, virtual staging and hiding the laundry area will certainly not close the obvious value gap!!

That said, determine your own cost to own and run the park.

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Most deals there are A/B class and already stabilized, so hitting 6–8% cash-on-cash is tough unless you find something undervalued and buy with personal cash (no loan, no fees, no interest).If you're open to more value, check out spots like Franklinton or Driving Park, still close to the action but better return potential.

Hey Michael, awesome that you’re diving into mobile home parks early!