Investment Summary: Rancho Drive Mobile Home Park
Property Details
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (Prime location along Highway 95)
Size: ~0.94 acres
Units:
14 Mobile Home Sites
9 New Park-Owned Homes (2023 & 2024)
1 Four-Plex Apartment (2 bdrm,1bdrm,1bdrm,1bdrm)
1 Duplex (1bdrm,1bdrm)
Electricity: Directly billed to tenants (200 AMP service to mobile homes)
Water/Sewer/Trash: Paid by the owner; on City Water & Sewer, except for 1 duplex serviced by a 1,500-gallon septic tank.
Gas Availability: Units #6 and #8, direct billed to tenants.
Rent Structure: Submetered Water, sewer, and trash included in rent.
Recent Capital Improvements
Total Investment: ~$1.2 million (2024)
Purchase & installation of 9 brand-new mobile homes.
Renovations of the 6 apartment units.
Asphalt paving of internal roads.
New frontage fencing and mailboxes.
Condition: Pride-of-ownership property with significant enhancements ensuring minimal deferred maintenance.
Market Position
Tenant Type: All-Age Community, with 100% ownership of park-owned homes (there are 9 New Park owned Homes 2023 & 2024)
Income Sources: Rental income from mobile homes, apartments, and studios.
Nearby Amenities: Shopping, entertainment, and services easily accessible.
Historical Stability: Strong rental demand in Las Vegas, NV, with potential for further rent increases due to upgrades and location.
Key Considerations
Utility Structure: Owner-paid water, sewer, and trash can be an ongoing operational expense.
Septic Tank: Maintenance of the 1,500-gallon tank for the duplex may require periodic attention.
Rent Optimization: Potential to explore further rent increases or fee restructuring (e.g., separating trash fees).
Future Sale of Park-Owned Homes: Offers flexibility to shift to tenant-owned models if desired.
Conclusion
Rancho Drive Mobile Home Park represents a well-located, income-generating asset with recent enhancements increasing its desirability. Its diverse income streams and manageable scale make it an attractive opportunity for investors seeking a mix of cash flow and long-term appreciation. The capital improvements also reduce risk associated with deferred maintenance.