Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this solo episode, Ferd dives into the importance of strengthening relationships with local communities—from city officials and vendors to residents and law enforcement. He explains why goodwill not only makes operations smoother but also directly impacts compliance, profitability, and long-term stability for mobile home park owners.
Ferd shares ten proven strategies to build trust and improve perception, including prioritizing curb appeal, investing in long-term infrastructure, subsidizing resident exterior upgrades, partnering with local police, and maintaining transparency about improvements. He illustrates these points with real examples, like earning a city “ROSE Award” for turnaround efforts and navigating challenges when support from municipalities wasn’t yet established.
Whether you’re an owner looking to ease tensions with city hall, reduce code enforcement headaches, or simply create a more positive experience for residents, this episode lays out practical steps to build goodwill that pays off in better operations and stronger returns. Tune in now to learn how to elevate your reputation and relationships while improving the bottom line.
Highlights of the episode:
00:32 – Why relationships matter
01:24 – Challenges with city support
02:36 – Prioritize curb appeal
03:43 – Build city relationships
04:24 – Subsidize resident upgrades
05:26 – Sponsor local events
05:58 – Enforce high standards
06:48 – Housing with dignity
08:11 – Partner with police
08:58 – Be transparent on improvements
09:21 – Build digital presence
10:55 – Invest in infrastructure
11:27 – Wrap-up: goodwill pays
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