Led by Chad Barker, Raleigh Funding Group, Inc. has been in business for since 2001 with a vision to provide home ownership to people who, because of credit issues and depleted savings, cannot get traditional mortgage financing.

"What we're seeing is a crisis in affordable housing," said Chad Barker in a recent speech before a small group of investors. "Lack of affordable homes forces people to rent. The current credit crisis has made the situation worse.

"Statistics show that renters are more transient, while home owners are more stable and take care of (and even improve) their properties, increasing the overall wellbeing of a community."

Because of skyrocketing land and construction costs, the "last frontier" of quality, affordable housing is manufactured homes.

As you're probably aware, the richest man in the world, Warren Buffett, made huge investments in this arena, purchasing manufacturer Clayton Homes. If it is good enough for Mr. Buffett, it is good enough.

Everyone Needs a Place to Live

Not only that, there is more demand than ever for affordable housing. When times are good, home prices explode, and the little guy is left in the dust. There are way more "little guys" in the world than people who can afford luxury condos and apartments.

That's what makes single family homes and especially mobile home parks such cash cows. There is an unending supply of customers.

Recession Proof

It is arguable that mobile home parks are one of the most recession proof investments out there. When times are bad, people start downsizing their living expenses, the biggest of which is their home.

Mobile home in parks and manufactured homes on their own land provide the least expensive housing where customers can have their own yard, privacy and ownership.

When you add it all up...

... it equals solid investments with great returns.