They’ve long been associated with crime and blight. Now, the investors are moving in. Zachary Crockett follows the trail.
- SOURCES:
- Paul Bradley, president of ROC USA.
- Blaer Roberts, former chef and mobile home resident.
- Frank Rolfe, co-owner of Mobile Home University.
- Cheryl Streberger, retired nurse and mobile home resident.
- RESOURCES:
- "‘We’re All Afraid’: Massive Rent Increases Hit Mobile Homes," by Abha Bhattarai (The Washington Post, 2022).
- "Investors Are Buying Mobile Home Parks. Residents Are Paying a Price," by Sophie Kasakove (The New York Times, 2022).
- "Mobile Home Parks Move From Mom-and-Pop to Corporate," by Jennifer Brown and Kevin Simpson (A.P. News, 2019).
- "The Cold, Hard Lessons of Mobile Home U," by Gary Rivlin (The New York Times, 2014).
- "Goldman Alum Gives Up Funds to Become Trailer-Park Mogul," by Anthony Effinger and Katherine Burton (Bloomberg, 2014).
- "Carlyle Jumps Into Niche Space," by Dawn Wotapka (The Wall Street Journal, 2013).
