Barry McCabe, President, Hometown America

“We use the surveys as an early reference point when looking at a prospective acquisition.  During the due diligence process, we use the surveys to check surveys prepared by our staff.  In markets where we own communities, we compare the surveys to those prepared in-house so we know where to do further investigation.” 

Ross Partrich, CEO, RHP Properties

“We find the JLT & Associates reports to be an excellent guide when analyzing local market conditions for acquisitions, as well as extremely helpful for rent increases across our portfolio throughout the country.”

Jon Colman, Executive Vice President, Sun Communities

“We use the surveys to gain insight into markets when analyzing an acquisition opportunity.  The “Findings and Observations” section is an executive summary that provides a concise overview of the market.”

Lewis Grace and Art Tuverson, Vice Presidents, GE Capital Real Estate

“We use the surveys for rent comps when underwriting a loan.  The surveys allow us to quickly respond to our customers & are essential is helping us gain a solid understanding of a market in a short amount of time.  The reports identify institutional & major owners in each market and provide a clear understanding of market rents and occupancy rates.  Rents are adjusted to factor out services such as water, sewer, trash removal and/or cable TV that may be included in some community rents.”  

Cory Sukert, President, Cal-Am Properties

“The surveys provide a comprehensive analysis of competing communities in those markets in which we operate.  The information is a valuable part of our marketing efforts nationwide.” The management reports, including a comparative report, provide a quick determination of relevant market conditions.”

Chris Reenstierna, PH Reenstierna LLC Appraisers

“The surveys provide a concise, easy to use and highly informative resource which we regularly use in appraising manufactured home communities. “The surveys are reliable and reasonably priced and have a measurable, positive impact upon my personal productivity.” 

Scott Tew, Tew Realty Advisors Appraisers

“The JLT surveys are a huge resource for us in writing our appraisals.  The occupancy and rental rates are instrumental in helping us to accurately describe the state of the local marketplace to our clients.  Tew Realty Advisors would not be able to write as detailed and informative manufactured housing community appraisals without the JLT reports. We highly recommend the reports to fellow appraisers.”

Terry Kallas, Kingsley Management, Provo, UT

“The surveys make our business decisions more accurate and timely.  The reports are independent, unbiased and very comprehensive and provide accurate and timely information. The information helps us determine how our communities compare to the competition.  The surveys are user friendly.” 

David Lentz, Green Courte Partners, LLC

“We use the surveys to analyze markets nationwide and to support our due diligence reviews of potential acquisitions.  The surveys provide accurate and timely information about market conditions including occupancy levels and rent rat and help us determine where a given property is positioned in the market.”