Posted by Jeffrey on November 23, 2000 at 22:52:48:
I do not have Ernest Tew’s or George Allen’s materials. But I do have Ray Alcorn’s. I am actively seeking my first park after 10 years of part time apartments and small commercial investing. Alcorn’s material definitely put me ahead in the game. There is a lot of useful information on due diligence. He emphasizes knowing the market. I also found the chapter on Takeover and Operation very educational. There is a lot of additional information, but these are the areas that were the most useful to me. A lot of the information was really not 100 percent MHP specific…useful in other areas of RE investing. I do have to say I was very happy with what I received. I get the feeling that Ray is for real and knows what he’s writing about.
Posted by Bob Richards on November 21, 2000 at 22:55:33:
I’m interested in buying a park at some point in the near future. I’ve got the territory I want to look in all set, but I need more education first. I was thinking of purchasing one of the books here for that help. Which one do you think would be better and why? Ernest Tew’s or Ray Alcorn’s?
Posted by Tony-VA on November 22, 2000 at 20:29:01:
Bob,
If you are serious about making such a large investment, I would suggest you spend a couple extra dollars and buy both courses. They will provide you with a broad background to negotiate from. These courses will be the backbone to support you as you locate, analyze, and negotiate your deal.