Fort Wayne, IN
MHC Portfolio
526 Total Sites /
2 Communities

Ossian, IN | 190 Sites

Bluffton, IN | 336 Sites
The Opportunity
Berkadia Manufactured Housing is pleased to present the Fort Wayne Portfolio, featuring 526 sites across two communities. Strategically positioned in the Fort Wayne MSA, the communities benefit from strong regional demand and limited competing supply. The proximity allows for shared staffing between the two, which streamlines operations and helps reduce overhead. The portfolio provides an exceptional opportunity to acquire immediate scale with clear operational upside. Current occupancy leaves room for value creation through filling vacant sites, while in-place rents remain below market, allowing a buyer to realize significant revenue growth through thoughtful rent optimization and continued professional management. Improving occupancy to 90% would boost effective rental income by nearly $579,000 at the current lot rents. Finally, there is an expansion opportunity at one of the communities, featuring 53 vacant acres that are zoned for manufactured housing. This offering presents the opportunity to acquire a well-located portfolio with scaled entry, rental, and development upside.
Portfolio Overview
2
Communities
526
Total Sites
379
Occupied Units
72%
Occupancy
$478
Avg Lot Rent
Investment Highlights
SCALED ENTRY INTO FORT WAYNE MSA
The portfolio marks a strategic expansion into the Indiana market, focusing on Kokomo, with 396 sites in the city proper. There are 2 communities within 30 minutes of Kokomo, adding another 181 sites. The concentration of sites allows for economies of scale, operational efficiencies, and a competitive market advantage. The acquisition of these communities is an opportunity to own a significant number of the total manufactured housing sites within the area.
UPSIDE IN FILLING VACANT SITES
There is substantial rental upside through the strategic leasing of vacant park-owned homes. These homes present an immediate opportunity to increase occupancy rates and generate additional rental income. Current ownership brought in 96 brand new park-owned homes (2023 or newer) and filled 89 of them, leaving 7 new homes left to fill. Additionally, there are 115 pre-owned, vacant homes. By filling only half of the vacant inventory homes, occupancy would increase to 87%, boosting ERI by $350k at the current lot rent rates. The increased occupancy not only improves revenue but also strengthens community stability and appeal. This proactive approach to utilizing vacant homes positions the investment for significant growth and profitability.
BELOW MARKET RENTS
All the communities, with the exception of Maple Lawn (private sewer) and Countryview Farms (private well), feature public utilities that are billed back to the residents. The current recapture rate hovers around 76% for water, sewer, and trash, providing an ample opportunity to improve upon. Metron meters were recently installed, which allow ownership to benefit from timely leak detection and repair. The combination of improved utility recapture and quicker leak detection would substantially boost the bottom line.
SHARED STAFFING DUE TO PROXIMITY
Excellent Curb Appeal
Nice Amenities Offerings At Both Communities
Upside in Developing 53 acres zoned for Manufactured Housing
The Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana is a growing secondary Midwestern market with a diverse economy anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, defense, and logistics. Population growth has been modest but stable, supported by a relatively low cost of living and business-friendly environment. The city has invested heavily in downtown revitalization and riverfront development, which has improved quality of life and helped attract employers and residents. For multifamily investors, Fort Wayne typically offers lower entry pricing and steadier, yield-focused profiles compared with larger primary metros.
Fort Wayne Rankings
#1
Most Affordable Place to Live in America
#2
Fastest Growing Big City in the Midwest
#6
Best City to Buy a House in America
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Investment Sales
Kevan Enger
Senior Managing Director
407.494.8541
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Ian Hilpl
Managing Director
315.406.0900
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Brian Hummell
Director
614.468.5773
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Hunter LaRocca
Director
407.227.9643
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BROKER OF RECORD
Chris Bruzas
IN License #RB15001294
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