Acquisition Manager, Mobile Home Parks

BH Properties; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Housing, a BH Properties subsidiary, seeks an Acquisition Manager to source, underwrite and close mobile home park acquisitions across the Western U.S. You will build the acquisition pipeline, model cash flows, and coordinate due diligence with lenders and internal teams.

This role requires regular travel and a strong track record in value-add real estate strategies. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in CRE acquisitions including mobile home parks, advanced financial modeling skills, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in CRE acquisitions, with 3+ years in mobile home parks.
• Advanced financial modeling, cash flow analysis and returns.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building with brokers and lenders.

Responsibilities

• Source on- and off-market MHC opportunities through brokers and direct outreach.
• Underwrite acquisitions with detailed financial models and rent/occupancy analysis.
• Evaluate park infrastructure and coordinate third-party inspections.
• Prepare investment memoranda and present to management.
• Lead due diligence, escrow, and closing processes on accelerated timelines.
• Travel up to 40% to meet owners and close transactions.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial modeling

Relationship building

Market analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics or related field

Tools

CoStar

CRM platforms

Yardi Voyager

Excel

MS Office

Job description

ACQUISITION MANAGER, MOBILE HOME PARKS

www.havenhousing.com

COMPANY

Haven Housing, a wholly owned subsidiary of privately held and Los Angeles based BH Properties, operates as an investment vehicle for the sole purpose of acquiring affordable and market rate multifamily communities throughout the western half of the United States. Formally launched in early 2025, Haven Housing now owns nearly 4,000 units in 13 communities.

BH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial and retail properties throughout the Western United States along with investments in distressed debt and ground leases. The Company is vertically integrated, with regional offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, Austin, Houston and Seattle. Founded thirty-two (32) years ago and operating with no outside capital partners allows us advantages in moving quickly, creative structuring of acquisitions to satisfy seller needs, and can acquire and close transactions in as little as ten days. Today, the Company owns and operates approximately 12 million square feet across 18 states.

POSITION

The Company is seeking an Acquisition Manager to source, underwrite and close acquisitions of mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities throughout the Western U.S., with primary responsibility for building and executing the Company’s acquisition pipeline in this asset class. The Company intends to grow its portfolio throughout the Western U.S., requiring regular travel. The position will report to Haven Housing’s Managing Director of Acquisitions.

LOCATION

At any of the Company’s regional office locations, mentioned above.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Including, but are not limited to:

• Source on- and off-market Manufactured Housing Communities (MHC) acquisition opportunities through broker relationships, direct-to-owner outreach and industry networks, with particular focus on long-time private owners.
• Underwrite acquisitions by building detailed financial models, analyzing rent rolls, lot rent levels, occupancy, park-owned versus tenant-owned homes, utility billing analysis, and implementing value-add strategies.
• Extrapolate seller-provided financials, including those which may be incomplete, to establish a reliable operating baseline and identify hidden expenses or upside.
• Evaluate park infrastructure including water and sewer systems (municipal, private well, septic, lagoon or package plant), electrical service, roads and drainage, and coordinate third-party inspections.
• Conduct market research on comparable lot rents, home values, housing affordability and demand drivers to support pricing and investment decisions.
• Prepare investment memoranda and present acquisition recommendations to the Company’s management team.
• Negotiate letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, and structure creative transactions, including seller financing, to satisfy seller needs.
• Lead due diligence and escrow activities to include title, survey, zoning and legal nonconforming use review, environmental reports, home title verification and compliance with state regulations.
• Coordinate with legal, lenders and internal teams to close transactions on accelerated timelines.
• Develop value-add business plans to include lot rent optimization, infill of vacant lots, utility submetering or bill-back programs, removal of abandoned homes and conversion of park-owned homes.
• Manage a smooth post-closing transition to asset management and third-party property management partners.
• Maintain the acquisition pipeline and track transactions, and present weekly updates to the Company’s management team.
• Travel required - 40%

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics or related field desired.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial real estate acquisitions experience, with at least 3 years focused on mobile home parks or manufactured housing communities.
• Demonstrated track record of sourcing and closing transactions, including off-market opportunities.
• Advanced financial modeling skills with experience in cash flow analysis, valuation and returns analysis.
• Strong understanding of mobile home park operations to include lot rent economics, park-owned home programs, utility systems and resident home financing.
• Understand purchase agreements, leases, title and survey matters, and the due diligence process.
• Familiarity with numerous local manufactured housing regulations and local zoning considerations.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with brokers, lenders, individual and family owners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both internal & external parties and at all levels within the organization.
• Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize, organize and successfully balance multiple transactions at once.
• Must be able to exhibit initiative and work independently.
• Must have a strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a team player and work well with Senior Management, brokers, sellers, lenders and other daily contacts.
• MS Office proficiency expected; advanced Excel required.
• Experience with CoStar, CRM platforms or Yardi Voyager a plus.

COMPENSATION

BH Properties offers an excellent compensation package, an exciting opportunity, and the chance to grow with a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial company.