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The trainings are divided into modules and each module has a number of lessons.

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Here’s a Quick-Start Guide for the 15 Modules That Make Up Mobile Home Park Classroom

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Overview

Learn how the module works, what you will get out of the course, and get in the right mindset.

Module 1:

Should You Hire a Property Manager?

Should you hire a property manager? Should you manage your own park? Learn what it takes to manage like a pro.

Module 2: How to Build a Strong Foundation

Learn what you need to do when you close escrow and how to survive "The Test" some tenants will likely put you through. What you do during this time period is vital to creating a low-stress ownership experience.

Module 3: How to Set Rental Rates, Security Deposits & Leases

Learn how to set rental rates, security deposits and leases to maximize occupancy without leaving money on the table.

Module 4: How to Market Your Property

Learn how to implement the new forms of marketing brought about by the internet. This could be a course by itself and will help you find great prospects for your vacancies. From over-the-shoulder internet marketing lessons to role-play videos, this unit shows you how it's done.

Module 5: How to Screen Prospective Tenants

This may be the most important unit in the course. Learn directly from the experts as they teach you how they screen prospective tenants. If you only watch one unit in this course, watch this one.

Module 6: How to Move-In Great Tenants

Once you've selected which prospective tenant to rent to it's time to fill out the paperwork, sign the lease and move them in. You'll learn how it's done with role-play videos.

Module 7: How to Keep Great Tenants

Great tenants are hard to find and even harder to rent to. They pay the rent on time, keep the place clean, and they have choices. Learn how to convince more of your great tenants to renew their leases.

Module 8: How to Deal with Problem Tenants

Learn how to deal with problem tenants before they drive all your great tenants away. This is one of the stressful parts of the job, but you'll learn how to minimize the stress and take care of businesses.

Module 9: How to Lease MH Spaces, RV Spaces & Park-Owned Homes Fast

Learn what you need to know to lease your vacancies as quickly as possible. Too many landlords and property managers drop the ball in this area but you'll learn exactly what you need to know to rent your vacancies and minimize lost rental revenue.

Module 10: How to Work with Employees & Contractors

In this business, you are going to need help. Learn how to secure favorable pricing and good service from the contractors and employees that can make your life as a property manager a lot easier.

Module 11: How to Maintain the Park

First impressions are everything in this business. Learn how to maintain your park and any park-owned homes to make a good first impression on prospective tenants.

Module 12: Taxes and Insurance

Learn how to stay in the good graces of the tax man while protecting your park and your assets.

Module 13: How to Manage Your Finances & Your Records

Learn how to manage the finances and records of your mobile home park. Modern tools are making this easier by the day.

Module 14: How to Hire a Superstar Property Manager & Employees

Learn how to use behavioral interviewing and good hiring practices to hire better employees.

Module 15: How to Manage Your Manager from Anywhere

Learn how to manage a manager from 20 miles or 2,000 miles away using modern technology and tools.

Overview
Learn how the module works, what you will get out of the course, and get in the right mindset.

Module 1: Should You Hire a Property Manager?

Should you hire a property manager? Should you manage your own park? Learn what it takes to manage like a pro.

Module 2: How to Build a Strong Foundation
Learn what you need to do when you close escrow and how to survive "The Test" some tenants will likely put you through. What you do during this time period is vital to creating a low-stress ownership experience.

Module 3: How to Set Rental Rates, Security Deposits & Leases
Learn how to set rental rates, security deposits and leases to maximize occupancy without leaving money on the table.

Module 4: How to Market Your Property
Learn how to implement the new forms of marketing brought about by the internet. This could be a course by itself and will help you find great prospects for your vacancies. From over-the-shoulder internet marketing lessons to role-play videos, this unit shows you how it's done.

Module 5: How to Screen Prospective Tenants
This may be the most important unit in the course. Learn directly from the experts as they teach you how they screen prospective tenants. If you only watch one unit in this course, watch this one.

Module 6: How to Move-In Great Tenants
Once you've selected which prospective tenant to rent to it's time to fill out the paperwork, sign the lease and move them in. You'll learn how it's done with role-play videos.

Module 7: How to Keep Great Tenants
Great tenants are hard to find and even harder to rent to. They pay the rent on time, keep the place clean, and they have choices. Learn how to convince more of your great tenants to renew their leases.

Module 8: How to Deal with Problem Tenants
Learn how to deal with problem tenants before they drive all your great tenants away. This is one of the stressful parts of the job, but you'll learn how to minimize the stress and take care of businesses.

Module 9: How to Lease MH Spaces, RV Spaces & Park-Owned Homes Fast
Learn what you need to know to lease your vacancies as quickly as possible. Too many landlords and property managers drop the ball in this area but you'll learn exactly what you need to know to rent your vacancies and minimize lost rental revenue.

Module 10: How to Work with Employees & Contractors
In this business, you are going to need help. Learn how to secure favorable pricing and good service from the contractors and employees that can make your life as a property manager a lot easier.

Module 11: How to Maintain the Park
First impressions are everything in this business. Learn how to maintain your park and any park-owned homes to make a good first impression on prospective tenants.

Module 12: Taxes and Insurance
Learn how to stay in the good graces of the tax man while protecting your park and your assets.

Module 13: How to Manage Your Finances & Your Records
Learn how to manage the finances and records of your mobile home park. Modern tools are making this easier by the day.

Module 14: How to Hire a Superstar Property Manager & Employees
Learn how to use behavioral interviewing and good hiring practices to hire better employees.

Module 15: How to Manage Your Manager from Anywhere
Learn how to manage a manager from 20 miles or 2,000 miles away using modern technology and tools.