Buying used comes with a number of considerations - equipment age, lease terms, traffic into the laundromat, wash and fold, there's a long list.There's some good advice from others. 

Since you are looking for cash flow, can you get the kind of cash flow in Riverside or Inland Empire that you can get in Columbus, Indianapolis or Baltimore?

Quote from @Dawson Burton: What is good cash flow for a rental property?

What are the considerations for accepting rent in advance.

Cash flow is king, especially for landlords.That’s why DSCR and Refinance loans are key to building sustainable income.How do you ensure your properties stay profitable year-round?

Balancing maintenance, upgrades, and cash flow can be tricky.What strategies or financial tools are you using to handle big repairs while keeping your properties profitable?

The extra cash flow that results when you don't have to pay taxes can be used to upgrade the property or purchase additional properties.

Basic answer, but to increase cash flow you have to increase income or reduce expenses. 

I have a good stable job, so cash flow is not needed to live on.

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.