For Community Owners
Whether you're considering a sale, seeking a partner, or looking to improve operations, we offer confidential, no-obligation conversations with experienced manufactured housing operators.
When Owners Come to Us
Every owner's situation is different. Here are the most common reasons community owners reach out.
Ready to Sell
You've built something valuable and are ready to move on. We offer fair pricing, flexible terms, and a smooth transition that respects your residents and legacy.
Seeking a Partner
You want to stay involved but need capital, operational support, or fresh expertise. We can structure partnerships that keep you engaged while bringing new resources to the table.
Struggling with Operations
Occupancy is down, maintenance costs are rising, or management has become overwhelming. We can help diagnose issues and build a plan to turn things around.
Planning Succession
The next generation is not interested, or you need a structured transition plan. We help families navigate the process with clarity and sensitivity.
What Our Engagements Include
Whether we are acquiring your community, consulting on operations, or structuring a partnership, every engagement is tailored to your specific needs and goals.
- Confidential initial consultation — always free
- Community valuation and market analysis
- Operational assessment and improvement plan
- Flexible deal structuring: cash, terms, or partnerships
- Resident-sensitive transition planning
- Ongoing management if desired
What We Don't Do
We believe transparency builds trust. Here is what you will never experience working with Starkey.
- We don't use high-pressure tactics or artificial urgency
- We don't lowball with plans to renegotiate later
- We don't displace residents or slash services after acquisition
- We don't treat communities as disposable flip opportunities
- We don't share your information without permission
Common Owner Questions
Yes. Our first conversation is always free, always confidential, and never comes with any obligation. We respect that exploring your options is a personal and often sensitive decision.
We invest in communities because we intend to operate them long-term. Residents benefit from improved management, maintenance, and infrastructure. We honor existing leases and communicate transparently about any changes.
Typically 60 to 120 days from agreement to closing, depending on the complexity of the deal and due diligence requirements. We work to accommodate your preferred timeline.
Absolutely. We can structure deals that keep you involved in an advisory, management, or equity role. Many owners find that reducing their operational burden while maintaining some involvement is the ideal outcome.
We focus on communities with 50+ lots in Central and Northern Florida. We consider communities in all conditions, from well-maintained to significantly underperforming. The key factors are location, lot count, and repositioning potential.
Curious What Your Community Is Worth?
Before we talk, run the numbers yourself. Our free income-based calculator gives you a fast estimate of your community's current value — and shows how specific improvements could increase it.
- NOI-based valuation using your actual rent and occupancy
- See the value impact of filling vacant sites
- Adjust cap rate to match your market
- No sign-up, no obligation
What the Calculator Shows You
- Gross annual income from your occupied sites
- Net Operating Income after expenses
- Estimated market value at your cap rate
- Value per site — useful for benchmarking
- Projected value increase from an expansion scenario
The calculator gives you a starting point. A real valuation from our team will go deeper — factoring in physical condition, local comps, and specific improvement opportunities.
Let's Have a Conversation
Every engagement starts with a confidential, no-obligation conversation. Tell us about your situation and we will share how we might help.