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The moving kit
Everything we'd hand a friend who's moving into a manufactured home community. Read each part online or download the PDF and print it.
6 documents and a budget worksheet
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Part 1 of 6
The complete moving kit: timeline, budget, utilities, and day-one safety
A 30-day moving timeline, a monthly budget worksheet, a utility turn-on checklist, and the safety checks to do before you unpack.
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Part 2 of 6
New resident checklist: before move-in, day one, week one, first month
A phased checklist for your first 30 days in a new community. Safety checks, utilities, neighbors, and the approvals to get before any project.
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Part 3 of 6
What not to do in your first 30 days
Seven common mistakes new residents make, why they cause trouble, and what to do instead. Print it and keep it on the fridge.
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Part 4 of 6
Lot rent: what it covers and what it doesn't
What your monthly lot rent usually pays for, what you'll pay separately, and the questions to ask before you sign so you can compare communities fairly.
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Part 5 of 6
10 hidden costs to budget for before you move in
The fees and bills that surprise new residents: screening fees, deposits, submeter minimums, pet and parking fees, insurance, and more. And what to ask about each one.
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Part 6 of 6
How to read community rules and your lease
A plain-English walkthrough of the lease sections that matter most, the questions to ask, and the red flags to take to a housing counselor before you sign.
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Worksheet
Monthly budget worksheet
A simple spreadsheet for lot rent, utilities, fees, insurance, and a repair reserve. Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers.
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