Pros, cons, and why savvy investors—including Warren Buffett—are all in.

When most people think of mobile home parks, they picture old trailers and tired stereotypes. But that outdated image is far from today’s reality. In fact, mobile home communities are one of the most undervalued and overlooked commercial real estate investments—and for investors who understand the landscape, they offer remarkable potential.

In this post, we’ll break down the key advantages and disadvantages of investing in mobile home parks, so you can decide whether this strategy belongs in your commercial real estate portfolio.

The Rising Demand for Affordable Housing

More than 75 million Americans earn less than $25,000 per year. For many, that means traditional apartments or single-family homes are simply out of reach. Mobile home parks offer an affordable housing solution—often with more space, privacy, and a stronger sense of community than low-income apartment complexes.

Warren Buffett certainly saw th...