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Insights on the Midwest MHP market.

Articles and insights from a Midwest mobile home park brokerage focused exclusively on manufactured housing communities. From valuation trends and buyer activity to ownership strategies and market observations, these resources are built for owners, buyers, and operators across the Midwest.

Buyer Playbook
July 1, 2026

The Proforma Trap: How to Spot Hidden Liabilities in Real Estate Projections

Learn how to identify hidden liabilities in mobile home park projections before they become costly surprises.

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Deal Room
June 18, 2026

When Mobile Home Park Transactions Become Battles of Will

Mobile home park transactions rarely fail because problems exist. They fail when routine challenges become battles of will.
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Mid-Plains News
June 16, 2026

What a Cross-Country Caravan Taught Me About Park Acquisitions

Jodie LaPrell shares how a cross-country farm move taught valuable lessons about planning, patience, and navigating mobile home park acquisitions.
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Mid-Plains News
May 26, 2026

Meet Jodie LaPrell: The Detail-Driven Advocate

Meet Jodie LaPrell and learn how her attention to detail, real estate experience, and client-first approach benefit mobile home park buyers and sellers.
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Market Intel
April 9, 2026

The Real Mobile Home Park Market vs. What You See on Facebook

What gets talked about in Facebook groups is not always what happens in real mobile home park deals.
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Seller playbook
February 4, 2026

Selling a Mobile Home Park: Why Park-Owned Home Titling Matters

Park-owned home titling can make or break a mobile home park sale. Here’s why it matters for closing and financing.
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Buyer Playbook
January 14, 2026

Why Mobile Home Park Buyers Look in the Wrong Places

Chasing more parks doesn’t always lead to better deals.This article breaks down why volume alone doesn’t work and how clearer criteria leads to better opportunities.
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Market Intel
December 31, 2025

Separating Hype from Reality in the 2026 Mobile Home Park Market

The mobile home park market has been normalizing to pre-2020 conditions over the last several years. Within this article, we outline hard data that explains it.
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Seller playbook
December 25, 2025

Our Method of Preparing a Mobile Home Park Valuation

Mobile home park owners want a clear and realistic understanding of what their property is worth in today’s market. A Broker’s Opinion of Value (BOV) is one of the most effective tools available.
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Mid-Plains News
December 11, 2025

Focusing Exclusively on the Mobile Home Park Market

When Mid-Plains Land & Realty announced our reopening in August 2025, we were at a crossroads. We're now doubling down on mobile home park niche.
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Seller playbook
October 31, 2025

What’s Your Mobile Home Park Exit Strategy?

As I talk to park owners across the country, I find very few who ever give a thought to their exit strategy until the moment they’re ready to sell.
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Buyer Playbook
September 12, 2025

Are You Overlooking Nebraska Mobile Home Park Opportunities?

In this article, we’ll explore how long-term mobile home park investors could be missing opportunities as they overlook the Nebraska MHP market.
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Operator notes
July 3, 2025

Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Good Joke in the Mobile Home Park Business

Discover how the owner of Mid-Plains Land & Realty, Gil Wigington, got his real estate career started after joking around with a friend.
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Mid-Plains News
July 2, 2025

Meet Mid-Plains Land & Realty and Gil Wigington

Founded by Gil Wigington, Mid-Plains Land & Realty is built on the idea that real estate is about more than buying or selling! it’s about helping clients build their future.
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Mid-Plains Land & Realty focuses exclusively on mobile home parks throughout Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Explore market insights, community counts, and regional trends across our coverage area.

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