Manufactured home tenant-finding service

Individual owners, investors with a few homes, and out-of-town or retired owners who don't want to find tenants themselves.

A one-time leasing fee, often a share of the first month's rent or a flat amount per lease. Some agents add a small fee for lease renewals or move-in inspections.

• Clear communication with owners and renters
• Organized record keeping
• Knowing fair housing rules
• Basic sales and marketing

• Many states require a real estate or property management license to lease homes for others for a fee, so check your state's licensing board
• Many parks have their own tenant approval rules and may restrict subletting, so check park rules and the owner's lease
• Fair housing laws apply to ads and screening, so learn federal and state rules
• Check how your state handles security deposits and screening fees
• General liability and errors and omissions insurance, check with an insurance agent
• Check HOA, lease or zoning rules if you work from home

Startup costs are estimates, typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on your advertising, screening tools, lease templates and insurance. Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on how many homes you lease and the fees you charge.

Check your state's licensing board, since many states require a real estate or property management license to lease homes for others for a fee. Also check park tenant approval rules, fair housing rules for ads and screening, and how your state handles deposits and screening fees.

You need clear communication with owners and renters, organized records, knowledge of fair housing rules, and basic sales and marketing. Estimates suggest at least about 8 hours a week. Check HOA, lease or zoning rules if you work from home.