I'm Ready to Retire
Turn decades of ownership into a clean, predictable exit.
Many Arizona parks are owned by people who bought in the 1980s and 1990s, when Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and the Mohave Valley were still filling up with winter visitors. If you have owned that long, your basis is likely very low and taxes — not price — are usually the biggest number in the deal.
Retirement sales work best when they are planned, not rushed. Knowing your target closing window, whether you want to keep any park-owned homes, and whether you want installment payments spread across tax years usually matters more than squeezing the last dollar out of the purchase price.
What matters most in Arizona
- Discuss a 1031 exchange or installment sale with your CPA before you sign anything.
- Decide whether you are selling the land only or the land plus park-owned homes.
- A short post-closing transition period keeps residents calm and protects the buyer's lender.
Common questions
- Can I sell my Arizona mobile home park and defer the taxes?
- Often yes. Owners who bought decades ago usually have a very low basis, so a 1031 exchange or an installment sale can matter more than the headline price. Confirm the structure with your CPA before signing anything.
- Do I have to keep managing the park after closing?
- No. Most retirement sales include a short transition period of a few weeks so residents and the buyer's lender are comfortable, and then you are done.
- Should I sell the park-owned homes with the land?
- That is your choice. Land-only sales are simpler, but park-owned homes can be included and are valued separately from lot rent income.
"Don't have clean books? Don't let that stop you. Start with what you know."
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