Perspectives and updates

Why Manufactured Housing Holds Value in Downturns

Manufactured housing communities carry cap rates near 6.5% and low tenant turnover, two traits that steady returns when other property types soften.

How a Park Owner Closed in 18 Days With Bridge Financing

A Midwest park owner faced a balloon payment in 21 days. A Requity bridge loan funded in 18 days, covering payoff and reserves while the borrower repositioned for permanent financing.

Behind the Portfolio: How We Underwrite Each Deal

Requity reviews roughly 40 deals for every 1 we fund, applying fixed underwriting standards on lot rent, occupancy, and debt coverage before capital is committed.

What 2026 Rates Mean for Short-Term Financing

Bridge financing in mid-2026 carries a rate ceiling of 13% on interest-only terms, giving investors a fixed reference point for planning short-hold deals.

Bridge Loan Playbook for Mobile Home Park Buys

A bridge loan can fund a mobile home park acquisition in weeks while you raise lot rent, repair infrastructure, and prepare for permanent refinancing.

Why Manufactured Housing Communities Hold Value in Downturns

Manufactured housing communities deliver durable cash flow with cap rates that have compressed roughly 150 basis points over the past decade, and they tend to hold occupancy when other sectors falter.

Bridge Lending 101: When a Bridge Loan Fits

A bridge loan exists to close in days, not months, so you can capture deals that conventional timelines would lose. Here is when and why to use one.

DSCR Loans Explained: How They Work in 2026

DSCR loans qualify borrowers on property cash flow rather than personal income, with most lenders requiring a ratio of 1.25 or higher to approve a deal.

Behind the Portfolio: How We Underwrite MHC Deals

Requity reviews more than 100 mobile home park opportunities to advance roughly 5 to acquisition, applying fixed underwriting screens for occupancy, lot rent, and infrastructure.

What the 2026 Rate Environment Means for Bridge Borrowers

Short-term financing in mid-2026 rewards investors who plan exits around predictable terms rather than chasing rate movement. Here is how to position your next deal.

Deal Playbook: Bridge Financing an MHP Acquisition

A step by step playbook for acquiring a value-add mobile home park with a bridge loan, covering infrastructure repairs, lot rent normalization, and the path to a permanent refinance.

Why Manufactured Housing Holds Value in Downturns

Manufactured housing communities posted average cap rates near 6.5% in 2025 while sustaining occupancy above 90%, a combination that explains their durability through recessions.

Bridge Loans 101: When Speed Wins the Deal

A bridge loan closes in days, not months, letting you secure a property before a permanent lender finishes underwriting. Here is when to use one.

Five Numbers That Tell You Whether a Multifamily Deal Is Worth Underwriting

Most multifamily deals fall apart in the first ten minutes of analysis. These five numbers tell you whether a deal is worth a full underwrite or a polite pass.

Construction Bridge Loans: What Developers Need to Know

Bridge loans for ground-up construction and heavy renovation projects require different underwriting. Here is how to structure your application.

Private Lenders Fill the Gap in MHC Financing

Banks are retreating from manufactured housing community loans. Private lenders are stepping in with faster closings and flexible terms.

Financing a Small Multifamily Value-Add in 2026

Small multifamily value-add projects (5 to 20 units) are the sweet spot for bridge financing. Here is how to structure the deal.

How Real Estate Credit Funds Generate 9% Returns

Private real estate credit funds are outperforming equity strategies. Here is how the mechanics work and what investors should evaluate.

Institutional Capital Is Flooding MHC in 2026

Private equity and institutional investors have committed more than $1 billion to manufactured housing funds. Institutional interest in mobile home parks is accelerating.

Tariffs Push Manufactured Home Costs Up 30%

A manufactured home that cost $65,000 two years ago now costs $80,000 to $95,000. Tariffs are reshaping MHC investment math.

MHP Tenant Protections Are Expanding in 2026

New state laws are reshaping mobile home park operations. Investors need to understand the regulatory shift to protect NOI.

MHP Utility Submetering: A $72K Revenue Lever

Submetering water and sewer in your mobile home park can recover $72,000 or more per year. Here is how operators are making it work in 2026.

MHP Due Diligence: 12 Items That Make or Break Deals

Mobile home park acquisitions require specialized due diligence. These 12 checkpoints separate profitable deals from costly mistakes.

Fed Holds at 3.5%: CRE Borrowers Face Higher for Longer

The Fed held rates steady for the third consecutive meeting. Here is what the 3.50% to 3.75% range means for commercial real estate deals this summer.

New Fed Chair Warsh: What CRE Borrowers Must Know

Kevin Warsh took the Fed helm in May 2026. Here is what his leadership means for commercial real estate rates and bridge lending.

Private Lenders Are Winning the CRE Lending Gap

Banks are pulling back from commercial real estate. Private lenders are stepping in with speed and flexibility that borrowers need.

DSCR Loans vs. Bridge Loans: Which One Fits?

DSCR and bridge loans serve different purposes. Here is how to pick the right financing tool for your investment property.

What Bridge Lenders Underwrite Beyond LTV

LTV is just the starting point. Here is what bridge lenders actually evaluate when sizing your commercial real estate loan in 2026.

Bridge Loan Interest Reserves: What to Budget

75% of bridge lenders now require 6 to 12 months of interest reserves at closing. Here is how to plan your capital stack.

No-Lockout Bridge Loans: Flexible Prepayment

More bridge lenders are dropping prepayment lockouts after month six. Flexible terms let borrowers refinance as soon as they stabilize.

CRE Maturity Wall: $936B in Loans Due This Year

Nearly $1 trillion in commercial real estate debt matures in 2026. Bridge lending is filling the gap for borrowers who cannot refinance at today's rates.

Why Manufactured Housing Communities Are the Quiet Outperformer

Manufactured housing communities are one of the most overlooked corners of US real estate. Supply is constrained, demand is structurally rising, and the cash flow holds up across cycles.

Small Multifamily Value-Add: Why 5 to 20 Units Is the Sweet Spot

The 5 to 20 unit multifamily segment offers the best risk-adjusted returns for value-add investors. Here is why and how to execute the strategy.

CRE Bridge Lending Surges 14%: What It Means for Deals

Commercial bridge originations are up 14% year over year. Here is what is driving the increase and how borrowers and investors can take advantage.

Bridge Loan Approval in 5 Days: What Lenders Actually Look For

Bridge lenders can approve deals in under a week. Here is what they evaluate and how to prepare your application for fast closing.

Mobile Home Park Financing: A Lender's Guide

Mobile home park financing options explained by a lender who also operates MHPs. Compare bridge loans, agency, CMBS, bank debt, and seller financing for your park acquisition.

What Is a Bridge Loan? A Complete Guide for Real Estate Investors

How Does a Bridge Loan Work? The Process Explained

What Is a DSCR Loan? How It Works for Rental Investors

The Glamping Industry: Business Plan, Investment Case, and How to Start

The glamping industry has evolved from a trend into a legitimate asset class. Whether you need a glamping business plan or want to understand how to start a glamping business, here is what to know.

Property Management Onboarding Checklist: The Ultimate 90-Day Plan

This property management onboarding checklist covers the first 90 days after acquiring a property. A real estate acquisition checklist that sets the trajectory for the entire investment.

Opportunistic Real Estate Investing: Understanding Risks, Returns, and Strategy

Opportunistic real estate investing targets the highest returns but carries the most risk. How to evaluate the tradeoff versus value-add and core-plus real estate strategies.

How We Select Bridge Loan Markets in 2026

A behind-the-scenes look at the data and criteria Requity Group uses to identify the best markets for bridge lending and investment.

Vertical Integration in Real Estate: Why We Built a Vertically Integrated Company

Vertical integration in real estate means controlling multiple functions under one roof. Here is why we built a vertically integrated real estate company and what it means for investors and borrowers.

Investor Reporting in Real Estate: Building Strong Partnerships Through Communication

Transparent investor reporting is the foundation of long-term capital partnerships in real estate. Here is how effective investor communication builds trust and keeps capital coming back.

The 2026 CRE Maturity Wall: What Bridge Loan Borrowers Need to Know

An estimated $270 billion in commercial bridge loans mature this year. Here is what that means for borrowers and the market.

Buying an RV Park: The 3 Biggest Risks and How to Avoid Them

Buying an RV park can be an excellent investment, but the risks differ from traditional real estate. Here are the three most common pitfalls and how to value an RV park properly.

How a Bridge Loan Turned Around a 68-Lot Manufactured Housing Community

A distressed 68-lot manufactured housing community with 40% vacancy was acquired, stabilized, and positioned for permanent financing in 14 months using bridge capital.

RV Park Financing and Campground Loans: A Complete Guide for Buyers

RV park financing requires understanding which loan products fit the deal. From SBA loans for campgrounds to bridge capital, here is a breakdown of RV park loan options.

Multifamily Bridge Loans: The Complete 2026 Guide

How multifamily bridge loans work, what terms to expect, and how to use short-term capital to execute a value-add apartment strategy.

Bridge Loan vs Hard Money Loan: What's the Difference?

Bridge loans and hard money loans are often used interchangeably, but they describe different aspects of the same financing tool. Here is what borrowers need to know.

$1M Mobile Home Park Rescue Close: Ohio

When a bank pulled out days before closing on a 40-lot manufactured housing community, Requity Lending stepped in and funded the deal in under a week.

How to Get a Bridge Loan for Commercial Real Estate in 2026

A step-by-step guide to getting a bridge loan for commercial real estate, from identifying the right lender to closing.

Creative Seller-Second Financing on an 80-Site RV Park

How Requity Lending structured a first-lien bridge loan with a seller-carried second to help a borrower acquire an 80-site RV park in North Carolina.

Real Estate Private Credit: What It Is and Why Investors Are Allocating

Real estate private credit is one of the fastest-growing segments in alternative investments. Here is how it works, what returns look like, and how to evaluate a fund.

Acquiring a Distressed MHP with Bridge Capital

A step-by-step playbook for using bridge financing to acquire and stabilize distressed manufactured housing communities.

Commercial Bridge Loan Requirements: 2026

A clear checklist of what you need to qualify for a commercial bridge loan in 2026, from LTV limits to documentation.

MHP Lot Rent Growth Is Outpacing Multifamily

Manufactured housing lot rents are growing 5.5% to 11% annually in key markets, outpacing multifamily rent growth. Here is why.

What Is a Bridge Loan Exit Strategy?

Every bridge loan needs a clear exit plan. Learn the three most common exit strategies and how to choose the right one for your deal.

Why You Should Invest in RV Parks and Campgrounds: An RV Park Investment Guide

RV park investing offers a compelling alternative to traditional real estate. Are RV parks profitable? Here is what makes this outdoor hospitality asset class worth a closer look.

Mobile Home Park Loans: The Bridge Lending Playbook for MHP Investors

How smart MHP investors use short-term bridge capital to acquire, reposition, and stabilize manufactured housing communities before permanent financing.

From Vacant Lots to Full Occupancy: A Bridge Loan MHP Case Study

A 68-lot manufactured housing community with 40% vacancy was acquired, stabilized, and refinanced in 14 months using bridge financing.

Mobile Home Park Cap Rates in 2026: What Investors Are Paying

Cap rates for manufactured housing communities vary significantly by park quality, market, and operations. Here is how pricing looks heading into mid-2026.

How We Underwrite 200 Deals to Fund 30

Requity evaluates roughly 200 opportunities for every 30 that make it through our lending pipeline. Here is what the filter looks like from the inside.

Q1 2026 Bridge Lending Market: Deal Flow and Opportunity

Bridge lending deal volume is up 15-20% year over year heading into spring 2026. Where the opportunities are and what borrowers should be watching.

Financing a Mobile Home Park Acquisition with a Bridge Loan

Mobile home park deals often need bridge financing because conventional lenders struggle with the asset class. Here is how to structure the capital stack.

Why Manufactured Housing Is the Most Resilient Asset Class in Private Real Estate

Mobile home parks have outperformed most real estate sectors through every downturn since 1990. The structural reasons why are not going away.

5 Deals You Can Only Win with a Bridge Loan

Some of the best real estate deals are impossible to close with conventional financing. Here are five deal types where bridge loans are the only path to the closing table.

Bridge Loan Rates in 2026: What Borrowers Pay

Bridge loan rates are stabilizing in 2026. Here is what borrowers should expect on pricing, spreads, and how to lock in the best terms.

A $1.2M Bridge Loan That Turned a Strip Mall Around

A borrower used a $1.2M bridge loan to acquire and reposition a half-vacant strip mall. Within 14 months, occupancy hit 95% and the property refinanced into permanent debt.

Private Real Estate Fundraising Is Back in 2026

Private real estate fundraising hit $172 billion in 2025, up 13% year over year. Here is why investor appetite is returning and what it means for allocators.

Bridge Loans vs. Traditional Financing: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know

Bridge loans offer speed and flexibility that conventional financing cannot match. Here is when they make sense for your next investment, and when a traditional route may be the better fit.

How to Finance an MHP Turnaround with Bridge Capital

Conventional lenders will not finance a mobile home park at 60% occupancy. Bridge loans will. Here is how to structure the deal.

CRE Deal Volume Surges 16% in Q1 2026

Commercial real estate investment is projected to hit $562 billion in 2026. Here is where deal flow is strongest and what it means for borrowers.

Mobile Home Park Cap Rates by Tier: 2026 Guide

MHP cap rates range from 4% for premium communities to 10%+ for rural parks. Here is the full breakdown by tier and what drives the spread.

Inside Our Underwriting: How We Protect Investor Capital

We underwrite 200 deals to fund 30. Here is how our risk framework works and what it means for investors in our funds.

Real Estate Syndication Documents Explained

Key takeaways for LPs evaluating their next investment.

Real Estate Acquisition Best Practices

How we source and close off-market deals in the Southeast.