Forge Five: Short, Smart, Simple

Hi All!

Welcome to "Forge Five: Short, Smart, Simple," your ultimate weekly snapshot of commercial real estate trends, tips, and tools to keep you ahead in the syndication investment game.

This edition is brought to you by Integrity Forge, helping investors unlock the potential of apartment assets.

1. Market trend that caught my eye
Investing in Florida's mobile home parks in 2025 presents a promising opportunity for commercial real estate investors and those seeking passive income. The state's growing population and increasing demand for affordable housing have led to a significant rise in mobile home prices, driven by high demand and limited supply. Urban and suburban areas are gaining attention, offering proximity to jobs, schools, and public transportation, which enhances the appeal of mobile home parks. Additionally, regional market differences within Florida provide diverse investment opportunities, with areas like South Florida attracting seasonal residents and retirees, Central Florida appealing to families and professionals, and North Florida offering quieter living for retirees and budget-conscious buyers. sellmobilehome.com These trends indicate that mobile home parks in Florida are not only meeting current housing needs but also represent a resilient and profitable investment avenue for those looking to generate steady passive income.

2. Strategy I’m digging into: Conservative Underwriting
Conservative underwriting is the smarter approach as it mitigates risk, builds investor trust, and ensures lender confidence. A 50% expense ratio provides a safety buffer for unexpected costs like tax hikes, insurance increases, and maintenance surprises. Overly optimistic projections can lead to underperformance, damaging credibility and investor relationships. If a deal still works at 50%, it’s more resilient in market downturns and supports long-term success. While 45% may work for newer properties, 50% is often the safer bet for value-add or older assets.

3. Podcast I’m listening to
Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever – Hosted by Joe Fairless, it features daily insights from top CRE investors on underwriting, asset management, and scaling portfolios.

4. Tool I’m exploring
Reonomy.com. It provides deep property insights, owner contact information, sales history, debt data, and market analytics using AI-driven research. This can help with off-market deal sourcing, underwriting, and direct outreach to property owners.

5. Quote I’m pondering
"The richest people in the world look for and build networks, everyone else looks for work." – Robert Kiyosaki

Syndication is all about leveraging relationships, partnerships, and investor networks to scale wealth and opportunities.

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Until next week,

Ryan