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Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with his guest Justin Donald, who Entrepreneur Magazine has named the Warren buffet of lifestyle investing. He is an entrepreneur, investor, educator, #1 best-selling author and podcast host featured on all the major publications and platforms including USA today, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal. He started out cutting his teeth in sales through the knife company Cutco (No pun intended) it opened his eyes to the world of entrepreneurship coming from a blue-collar family where he out earned his parents' salary in a summer and things took off from there. He officially retired for his first time at age 37 and realized sitting back sipping Mai Tai's was not in his DNA and went back to grind mode bigger and better than ever. He has a wide array of experience in multiple asset classes including mobile home parks, private equity, self-storage, industrial and so many others. He used these to build generational wealth on buying assets not, jobs that he has found through the relationships he has made with people he can share business and life with. He is now known worldwide through "The Lifestyle Investor" brand, Book, Podcast and Mastermind teaching us all how to take back your life and live on your terms mirroring his incredible achievement of running an 8-figure business on 15 hours a week! He is a man of family, a man of faith and a wine connoisseur! Check the show links for a special gift from Justin for YOU! Topics for this episode include: ✅ Where should you begin your investor journey? ✅ How the average person can become financially free sooner ✅ How to protect personal relationships if a business deal goes wrong ✅ How to invest like the wealthiest investors ✅ How investors can avoid bad deals and losing money + More! See the show notes to connect with all things Justin! Connect with Justin: Justin Donald on Facebook Justin Donald on Instagram Justin Donald on Threads Justin Donald On LinkedIn Justin Donald on Youtube Justin Donald on Twitter Free Bonuses For Listeners: Free Wealth Course for The A Game Podcast Listeners! Free Strategy Session Connect with The Lifestyle Investor: lifestyleinvestor.com --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers
Are You Missing Out on Real Estate's Best-Kept Secrets? Imagine investing in properties where: Tenants fix their own roofs You can boost income with a few tech upgrades Most investors are too scared to even look This episode reveals two underground real estate niches that could change your wealth strategy forever: Mobile Home Parks and Parking Lots Special Guest: Kevin Bupp, an investor with over $1 BILLION in real estate transactions under his belt shares how everyday investors are building wealth in places others overlook. 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Keith Weinhold 1:56 Welcome to GRE from Burlington, Vermont to Burlington, Washington and across 188 nations worldwide. I'm Keith Weinhold, and you are inside get rich education. We are all firmly in the fall season. Now, autumn, if you prefer. And as we often do, we're discussing residential real estate investing today, but it's two different and distinct niches within that, and I guess they both have to do with wheels, as it turns out, mobile home parks in the first part of the show and then parking assets later today. I think there's a compelling future use case for at least one of those two to speak to our international audience for a moment, but this will actually help clarify things for you. If you're a North American too, though it's called a mobile home, well, it doesn't really have that much to do with wheels. There might not be any wheels on it. And if a resident lives inside one of these for, say, a decade, well then it's probably going to remain attached to that same location on the ground all 10 years. That's why a mobile home is often referred to now as a manufactured home. What it is is it's a factory built residence, constructed on a permanent chassis and then transported to a site. I mean, that's what we're talking about here, and they are a less expensive alternative to traditional homes that have, say, a cast in place, concrete foundation. So therefore, understand, mobile homes are affordable housing, highly affordable housing, and that's really important in this housing affordability crisis. And I've talked quite a bit about that on the show, and the meager national supply of that all types of affordable housing, they are recession resilient. I mean, that's just one reason why we love affordable housing types here at GRE where we're often buying rental property just below an area's median price. You know, people think of mobile home parks MHPS, that they're all crime ridden and that there are slumlords. But that is not true in every case. There are actually nice ones. If you're an MHP investor, you often only own the land beneath the structure, and not the mobile home itself. The resident owns the mobile home itself. So therefore, if there's a leaky roof or a window needs replacement, or flooring needs replacement, that is on the resident to fix, not you. MHP dwellers, they often don't have to pay property tax, though, because, like I said, they don't own the land. The landlord, or the community, therefore, is the one that has to pay the property tax. So there's some thoughts on mobile home parks for you, parking asset, real estate that's still settling into its post pandemic pattern with Return to Office mandates that aren't really fully matured yet. We're still settling in and seeing how that is going to look. And then when it comes to parking lots, you got to wonder about its future. When you consider the proliferation of autonomous cars, will that make parking lots obsolete? I'll have our guest address that longtime GRE listeners, you might remember episode 13 of this show, yeah, almost 11 years ago, that episode was about how autonomous cars will affect your future and your real estate and the very need for parking lots and a lot of what I discussed there in early 2015 that is beginning to come true, but this autonomous car adoption that is way slower than a lot of people thought. I mean, most Americans, they still have not been inside an autonomous car at all. A lot of people are still saying that they don't trust that that should change soon. But as for now, I'm just guessing that fewer than one in 10 Americans have been inside an autonomous car, probably quite a bit less than that. Today's terrific guest has over $1 billion in real estate transactions under his belt. This should be interesting. He is a specific investor in both mobile home parks and parking assets. Keith Weinhold 6:26 Today's guest is a seasoned real estate investor entrepreneur, and he's a prominent voice in the space, because he hosts the real estate investing for cash flow show. He's built a strong reputation as an expert in two niches that have less competition than some other investments, and we'll discuss those two today. They are mobile home parks and also parking asset investments too often overlooked yet pretty profitable niches, and he and I have a lot in common. I'm on the Forbes real estate Council. He is on the Forbes Technology Council. He and I are both native Pennsylvanians. It's been quite a few years. Hey, welcome back to GRE it's Kevin Bupp. Kevin Bupp 7:06 Hey, Keith, thanks for having me back. And yeah, excited to be here, my friend, and excited to finally get caught up. When you referenced that, it was nearly eight years since we last spoke. I was taken back a little bit because A lot's happened in past eight years. Keith Weinhold 7:21 I know that's wild with where things are at. People didn't even know the meaning of the word pandemic when you were last here on the show, Kevin, let's talk about really the case for mobile home parks. I know they can be a strong, cash flowing asset once people are really dialed into them. I think what's interesting is, since you were last here on the show, really, from the pandemic on, it's been a well documented national story where lay people just know about how the supply of housing just is not adequate in order to meet demand, and what that usually means, just talking about the single family space is, of course, they're building, but they're not building fast enough to keep up with population growth and housing demand. But what's so compelling about mobile home parks is, I mean, they're barely even building them anymore, like they are contracting in supply in a lot of areas. So tell us more about the compelling case for mobile home parks. Kevin Bupp 8:16 Yeah, well, you had a big one. You know? It's an asset class that has a diminishing supply, right? We can get into the reasons behind that. But, you know, just from a high level perspective, one of the other factors as it relates to, you know, available homes, available housing for the growing population, is that while they are building stick boat homes, they're not fulfilling the needs of those that actually need affordable housing. So there's not a lot of the average working household can't necessarily afford the starter home any longer, and so mobile home parks are unique. I truly feel they're the best vehicle to help us fill this void of housing, affordable housing that is really needed throughout the entirety of the country. I mean, there's very few markets in this country that are still affordable. There's some places you can still go buy. You can probably go to Flint, Michigan, buy a home for 50 or $60,000 but generally speaking, I think the median home price today, I think it's crested over 400,000 I don't have the exact number, but I do believe over $400,000 and the average starter family, or even folks that are, you know, just working two jobs, making 40, $50,000 a year, they can't afford to purchase that type of home, a $400,000 home. And so again, these mobile homes you had mentioned, they're not building mobile home parks any longer. However, they're still building new mobile homes, and it's kind of interesting what's evolved over the past 10 years. The quality of the product is it's like a night and day difference of what it looked like 1015, years ago, of the homes themselves to what they look like today, and what you get for your money. You know, the average single wide that we might be putting into a community, brand new home, 13, 1400 square feet. Someone could come in and for roughly $80.70 $80 a foot, can buy a brand new home that's never been lived in before, that's unheard of, that's absolutely unheard of when you compare it to the average or the median home price across the US today. So it really is kind of the last frontier, and it's typically any market that we're in, if you take the same comparable quality of an apartment complex in the same, you know, area of town, the same school districts, we're typically about 20% less all in cost to actually own your own home, versus that of even renting the comparable size apartment. So it's a very compelling reason for folks that are looking for an affordable place, but not just affordable, but clean, safe and quiet. I mean, like we run very respectable communities, they're in the really good school districts. They're places that folks are proud to live and raise their families, then, Keith Weinhold 10:22 yeah, that's true. This would really help meet that affordability challenge, another problem that's been so well documented. Talk to us more about what makes mobile home park investing different from investing in single family rentals or even a fourplex or a 20 unit apartment building. Kevin Bupp 10:40 A lot of the fundamentals are similar, and I would say that it's probably more comparable to that of an apartment complex to a certain degree. Just think of it as a horizontal apartment complex, where units aren't stacked on top one another. They're just layout horizontally more wider than they are tall. But the bigger difference is in most instances, we don't actually own the homes, so the residents own the mobile homes, whereas we as community owners own the infrastructure, we own the land. We own the roads, when the sewer lines, the water lines, the common areas, if it has a clubhouse, if it has amenities, so we maintain and we own all that collective area where the folks basically come and they bring their home, they fix it to the ground, and then ultimately pay a slot rent to have their home there on that premise. And so for us, it's very attractive in that the resident that's in their home, if they have a Roofing Leak, they have a plumbing leak, they have their HVAC system go out. They're not calling us like they enter an apartment complex. It's on them, yeah. So they're homeowners. And a couple other really attractive elements of that that come as a result of having residents that live there, not just renters, is that they're very sticky. And so just like in a standard single family subdivision, where you've got folks that might have lived there for generations, you just reference that your parents literally live in the same house, and so they've lived there a very long time. It is quite common to find residents and even multi generations of the same family that live in our communities. And a couple come to mind. We just celebrated a woman's 50th year of living one of our communities in brendalin. And so you've got sticky resident base. There's not a lot of turnover. And then the last big piece of it that is really attractive us is a homeowner mentality is very different than a rental mentality as far as upkeep. And so you got folks that they plant flowers, they ensure that their units have curb appeal, right? They put flags out, they put decorations out during the holidays. It's a lot more warmth than that of what you might find in a traditional rental apartment complex. Keith Weinhold 12:26 So what all does the tenant pay for? You mentioned that they pay for the lot rent. What other expenses do they have? How does that look for them? Kevin Bupp 12:36 Typically, you know, utilities. So they'll have their own individual meter. They'll pay, you know, direct to the utility company, utility provider, water and sewer as well. They'll pay for their water and sewer usage. And that can come in many different forms. Sometimes, where our communities have public utilities, where it's built directly by the utility provider, sometimes it's more of a private system, where we're actually acting and participating as utility provider and building them back for their usage. Really the standard things that you might pay for if you live in a single family home. I think so the areas where it might differ. And honestly, this is really community by community for us, some of our communities, literally, the residents, they pay for the utility use, but outside of that, literally, we mow the grass, we shovel their driveway, we shovel their walkways, we handle all those type of elements, whereas some other communities, the residents we might require that they actually maintain their own grass so they their own grass, so they have to mow it, or hire a a third party vendor to come in and mow it. They might have to actually shovel their own driveway. And a lot of how we run a community really is depend on how it used to be run when we took it over. You know, if it's not broke, we don't fix it. And so a lot of times we don't like shaking things up too much. If they're used to a certain way, we just keep it status quo and continue rolling on of how the prior ownership used to manage it really similar elements of what a folks, an individual living in a single family home, might pay for so very similar. Keith Weinhold 13:48 Okay, so they pay you the rent for the lot. This puts nearly all the maintenance and repair burden on them. So is there any sort of HOA like body here? Kevin Bupp 13:58 Not in our community. You do find some communities, and most of these that have an HOA are typically a community that's gone through more of a co op type arrangement to where the actual individuals only like fractionalized share of the community, the residents that live there, and so then they have a the oversight from an HOA that's managing the daily operations, managing the financing, managing the budget, things like that. But in our communities, no, there is not an HOA, I'd say the one other thing that's typically included in lot rent is they don't have property taxes, right? So we own the land, and so the individuals that live in these units aren't paying individual property taxes. A lot of states require that they have a registration fee, just like you do in your vehicle, that they would have to pay on an annual basis. And then most of them have insurance as well. You know they're covering you're carrying homeowners insurance on the actual dwelling itself. Outside of that, it's, again, just pretty straightforward, Keith Weinhold 14:47 yeah. So here we are in this low competition, low supply niche that we're talking about here we think about communities and nimbyism and building, not in my backyard. ISM oftentimes that's a sentiment that residents of a certain area have, residents say something like, ah, we don't want this new 200 unit apartment building or mobile home park here in our single family home neighborhood, like, that's nimbyism. But in mobile home parks, to me, it seemed like nimbyism is often at a different level. It's at the government or the municipal level, like your town or city, might not want one, because it doesn't generate as much property tax revenue as a new single family neighborhood would. Is that the reality? Kevin, Kevin Bupp 15:31 that's absolutely the reality. And that's why you don't see new parks getting built. I think last year, ones that I know of, there are about a dozen that were built, many more than that. They're actually shut down, you know, for redevelopment purposes. And so that is absolutely huge part of it. In fact, you know, it's frustrating, because pretty much every municipality across the country the topic of affordable housing, it's on the radar, and it's probably one that is discussed quite often. And in all reality, again, these mobile home parks really would help resolve that challenge at most of these you know, municipalities are the shortage of homes, affordable homes, that they're facing across the country. And so, you know, another big piece of it, you mentioned the tax basis, absolutely, you know, the municipality would make, they'd have much better tax revenue from pretty much anything else that could be built there. And so that's a big barrier. But the nimbyism piece of it, I think a big part of that is it's unfortunate. I think it's getting better over time. There's bad operators in our space, just like they're bad operators in the apartment space, just like there's bad operators landlords that have single family homes that just let them deteriorate over time and don't repair things. Unfortunately, we kind of get lumped all the mobile home parks get lumped in that bad bucket. And so while there's, you know, I always joke and say there's mobile home parks that are on the wrong side of town, wrong side of the tracks, right? You don't want to go to and during the daytime. Well, guess what? There's subdivision, the single family home, neighborhoods that are the same thing, and there's apartments that are like that as well. You don't go anywhere near them. And you've got the middle of the road, right? You've got just the good, hard working, blue collar folks that want to send their kids to good public schools. We've got those communities apartments are that way too single family home subdivision, you got white collar stuff. You got some higher end stuff. Unfortunately, we kind of all get lumped in that bad bucket. That's where the assumption that's made by folks that don't understand mobile home communities have never driven through one. They just assume that it's all, you know, basically, drug, sex, rock and roll, the wrong element that we do not want in our neighborhood. We don't want anywhere near us. It's going to devalue our home prices. And for that reason, you just don't see them getting built. It's unfortunate, but it's the truth. Keith Weinhold 17:20 Yeah, I'm just thinking about the mobile home park that I drive past most often. It's sort of walled off. There's maybe an eight or 10 foot high wall around it. I don't know if that's something that the municipality erected to sort of screen its appearance off, or something that the mobile home park built, which is my guess as to who built it, but not all mobile home parks look blighted Kevin Bupp 17:43 absolutely, yeah. And I don't know the case that you just referenced there. I mean, it could be for sound deadening purposes, if it's off of a busy road. It could have been something put up as far as just to kind of shield off so folks that are driving past don't see the community. My guess would be that's probably not the the reason that was built. But in any event, these are, there's, you know, we've got a number of communities, Keith, that if you drove through, and I didn't, if I blindfolded you and you drove in, so you went past the entrance, you went past a sign that said manufactured home community, and I took you down a road, you wouldn't believe that you were actually in a mobile home park. Some of these homes, they're double wide homes, and they look like ranch homes, and so they're actually laid out perpendicular to this, or parallel to the street, and then they have two car site built garages that are attached to them via breezeway. So they look like your traditional ranch style home, but they're absolutely 100% mobile homes that could be moved if you wanted to move them, and for a fraction of the price of what a neighboring single family home might sell for. So there's all different qualities. They all come in different shapes and sizes. But to my point earlier, some of these communities, they're not even affordable. There's actually, there's down here in Florida, we've got what we call lifestyle communities. It's very common out in Arizona as well, where it's a lot of times a second home for snowbirds, you know, retirees that want to come down and want to live an active lifestyle. You know, they want to have two swimming pools. They want to have an activities director. They want to have, you know, shuffleboard and pickleball courts and tennis courts, and they want to live this lifestyle. And those units are anything but affordable. In fact, there's many. There's a community down the road for me that, you know, their lot rent is $1,200 a month, and so you factor that in with probably a house payment. And you know, you might be looking at 2000 to, you know, $2,300 a month, all in for the house and the lot rent. And so not necessarily in the affordable scheme of things, but they come in all shapes and sizes and again, unfortunately, we just get lumped into that bad bucket. It's unfortunate because I do think that we could really help start making a dent in this affordable housing crisis. I don't how it's going to happen any other way. I really don't, because we can't build affordable products at this point in time. It's not possible Keith Weinhold 19:37 a posh an exclusive mobile home park there that you're referencing in Florida. As paradoxical as that sounds, tell us, Kevin, how that really works, because I know you help investors get in to mobile home parks. Does this mean an investor owns a full Park? Or I wouldn't imagine you're just doing it at the level where you just own one lot and then have One dweller pay you the lot rent. So tell us about how it works from the investor angle. Kevin Bupp 20:05 We have fund structures that we typically roll out through sunrise capital investors and any one individual fund will own somewhere between nine to 13 somewhere, typically in that range, mobile home communities. These communities can range in size from maybe as small as 80 or 90 lots to the largest community we own at present time is 780 lots. And so it's quite large. I mean, the size of a small town. But essentially, investors come in and they own a based on their investment. They own a proportionate share of the various properties that are owned underneath that fund umbrella. And so one, an individual, might come with 100,000 and own a smaller proportion share than someone that comes in with a million dollars. But they are owners. They're absolute owners. They participate in the cash flow, they participate in the the upside, and they participate in the proceeds. When we have capital events, either cash out refinances or potential sale events. Keith Weinhold 20:56 Tell us more about why it's so profitable. Why do mobile home park investors get excited, Kevin Bupp 21:01 as with anything, Keith, you know, you got to buy it, right? And, you know, we look at a lot of deals, and a lot of deals don't pencil like, if we bought it for what they're asking, we would make money. We might lose money. And so the money's made on the buy, just like with any other type of real estate investment. But I think the one factor that really has allowed mobile home parks to be an attractive investment vehicle over the past, really, the last decade, it's grown the attention of lots of different private equity groups, institutional investors, that 15 years ago, they weren't in the space, and the biggest reason is a lot of these. It's a very fragmented niche, and so there was no consolidation that existed 10 years ago. There was really only two public traded companies outside that. It was mom and pops, mom and pops, that typically owned one, maybe sometimes two or three communities, but it was just a very fragmented niche. And what you find those fragmented niches that there's a lot of inefficiencies that exist in the operations. There's a lot of inefficiencies that exist with regards to utility management or managerial oversight within the community, or even keeping up with market rents. And so very often, we'll get into a community we just bought one at the end of last year, and right outside of Ann Arbor, you know, great sub market in Michigan. It's it literally has never traded hands. It was built back in the 80s by the gentleman we purchased it from. He was a subdivision developer, but he got into the manufactured housing space, so he built this, what looked like a subdivision, but it was mobile homes and and he basically owned it up until we acquired it last year, but gorgeous community, well maintained, needed some upgrades, different amenities that just were a little worn out and tired. But the biggest element within that community was that the market rents in the local area were roughly $800 a month. $800 a month for lot rent, and when we purchased it from him, the average lot rent throughout the community was $477 so there was a significant loss lease that exists. And we see this quite often with just over time they've owned it, free and clear, they go 567, years out, doing rent increases, and sooner or later, they find themselves in a situation where they are severely below the local market rents. And so there's typically a lot of loss, at least recapture, that we find going into these communities. Sometimes we'll also go in and we'll find there's a lot of waste with the water and sewer cost. It might not be billed back for usage to the residents, to where if you're not paying for something, sometimes you're abusing it. And a lot of times we can go in and put individual meters in and almost send entirely that savings down to the bottom line and find it as additional noi on our PNL. And so it's just inefficiency of operations, and again, quite common, given the mom and pop nature of this asset class. But it's very quickly becoming consolidated. Now it looks very different today than what it looked like as far as the ownership groups. When I go to an industry event 10 years ago, those other guys like us, and then a lot of mom and pops. Now it's, you know, the likes of reps from Blackstone and Carlisle group and and got lots of other institutional groups that are showing up there. So just it's very different world, and probably more akin to that of what the apartment sector looks like, as far as ownership groups and the consolidation that's happening. Keith Weinhold 23:52 You're feeling more of that competition. Kevin and I are going to come back and talk about another, I suppose, real estate investment that has something to do with wheels, and that is investing in parking lots. I'm your host, Keith Weinhold Keith Weinhold 24:07 if you're scrolling for quality real estate and finance info today, yeah, it can be a mess. You hit paywalls, pop ups, push alerts, Cookie banners. It's like the internet is playing defense against you. Not so fun. That's why it matters to get clean, free content that actually adds no hype value to your life. This is the golden age of quality email newsletters, and I write every word of ours myself. It's got a dash of humor. It's direct, and it gets to the point because even the word abbreviation is too long. 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While it's on your mind, start at Ridge lending group.com that's Ridge lending group.com. Ted Sutton 25:51 Hey, it's corporate directs Ted Sutton. Listen to get rich education with Keith Weinhold, and don't quit your Daydream. Keith Weinhold 25:59 welcome back to get rich education. We're talking about two real estate investment niches with Kevin bump today, an expert in both mobile home park investing and in parking lot assets. And Kevin, I got to tell you, I am more skeptical about parking lot investing than I am about mobile home park investing, but you can probably help me with this. I think we know that. I mean, gosh, just historically, ever since Henry Ford did his thing. I mean, mass transit adoption is really slow in most US cities. But anymore, one needs to wonder, okay, can autonomous cars disrupt the parking model? A Robo taxi can just constantly stay on the road, dropping off and picking up passengers where, you know, some people foresee a day in the not too distant future that people won't even need to own cars. They'll sort of have a subscription to a car service, but now this is where your expertise is. So I'm sure you thought above and beyond that. So what are your thoughts there, just for the need for parking spaces? Kevin Bupp 27:11 You make a valid point. I think the adoption of that, it's, I think it will be very different from market to market, say, the city, whereas, if you want to maybe look at one area. We have a parking garage today in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix is very much a driving city. It's parsed out very far the public transit. It's not great there. And again, it's just it's a wider state, whereas, if you compare it to like a San Francisco, the adoption of Robo vehicles and robotaxis and things like that autonomous vehicles is much, much faster than that of a of a phoenix. But also San Francisco is much a much more consolidated marketplace as far as the urban core. And so for that reason, you know, we look at parking, it's got a there's a couple things also that feed into that. So I want to back up a little bit. One of the major changes that has been really playing out over the past 15 years within the parking sector is that building departments within now, I think it's over 100 cities across the country. Denver just announced last week that they're also adopting this policy. And that policy is that historically, if you were Keith, you're going to go on, hey, I want to build this in downtown. I want to go build this apartment complex, condo complex, mixed use property, whatever it might be. Historically, they would have required you, whether you wanted to or not. They would have made you put in a certain amount of parking per 1000 square feet, every municipality would have a formula. And what, what a lot of these cities realized a couple decades ago is that, based on their, you know, antiquated formulas, they had a surplus of parking available on a lot of these downtown areas. You know, it wasn't being used. And given the developer an opportunity and the choice to say, Hey, do I want to build 20 more parking spaces that aren't going to get used? Or I want to build want to build 10 more apartment units, they're going to choose the apartment units. And so the parking mem requirements have been taken away, have been eliminated in a lot of cities over the last decade plus. And so that's created a shrinking supply of parking because now when developers build something, they're building only as much as they need, sometimes not even as much as much as they really need, because then they can still rely upon other ancillary parking structures within the immediate marketplace. And so, so there's a shrinking supply of parking. And every city that we own in today there's a massive shrinking supply of parking. So that's big piece of it that we know that inevitably, if we get the location right, an area where literally, you wouldn't be able to afford, based on the cost of construction and the cost of lands, they wouldn't be able to afford even building new parking structure, if you so chose to. And now that there's also a shrinking supply, diminishing supply, of this parking that we can be comfortable in our demand for our product, and so to the point of like autonomous vehicles and things of that nature, I do think there will be a time. I don't know how long that time is. I do think that there will be a time where we'll see some sort of impact. I don't know what that is. And so how we underwrite deals is we feel very confident over the next 10 years. We have to have a absolute confidence level over the next 10 years that there's going to be continual demand based on the various factors within this marketplace, the demand drivers that are servicing that garage, like, who's parking there, why they're parking there. But second to that, when we. Buy something. We need to have the air rights. We know that there inevitably will be a higher and better use. So Location, location, location, it's got to make sense today as parking. We got the underwriting has to stand on its own as parking, and we have to have a comfort level that 10 years, there will be sufficient demand throughout the duration of the next decade, in the event things start changing down the road, we know that, literally, the lowest use that it could ever have is its present use, which is parking because it's just a concrete structure, sometimes just an asphalt parking lot, to where, once you go vertical, that's where you're going to be able to unlock a lot of additional potential. And so we don't underwrite the future. We look at that as icing on the cake. But we know, based on the the location, the proximity to, you know what else is happening in that marketplace, that location will be in demand, not just today, but many decades to come. So I'll stop there and see if you have any clarifying questions. Keith Weinhold 30:51 I think about how for the parking lot investor, Jamie Dimon has been really good for you. He is so hard on the return to Office. Mandate? Kevin Bupp 31:01 Yeah, I'd say one thing that's important to make note is, I don't know what the future holds for office I tend to make the argument that wherever picking office building in a marketplace, wherever they're at with occupancy today, I think it's probably as good as it's going to get. We don't have to go down that rabbit hole. But I just I feel like it's been long enough since covid. And don't get wrong, there's gonna be a few companies that are going to be pressed that are going to be pressing, you know, in a big way, to get people back, but I think 80% of them that we're going to go back are already there. And so any parking asset that we look at, if it's got more than 10 or 15% as far as relationship with an office building or multiple office buildings in immediate vicinity, then we typically pass on it. And on top of that, it's got to have a variety of demand drivers. So it just can't be supportive of one or two different demand drivers. We have have at least five. And so it can be a courthouse, municipal buildings, sports arenas. It's got to be a 24/7 city where there's something happening, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, hotel, valet, restaurants, retail, things like that. And office has to be a very minimal part of that makeup, or else we just move on, because I don't know how to fix it. How to fix that problem yet. I don't know what's going to you know what the future holds for your traditional office towers, especially the ones that are, you know, 50, 60% vacant at the present time? Yeah, that's interesting, because when you look at a parking lot and you're evaluating its potential and its current use, yeah, you're basically thinking about, what is that tenant mix. You don't want 100% of it to be for one office building. You would probably want a number of uses. That's correct. Yeah, absolutely. Again, like I said, Five is our minimum. I mean, the more the merrier. And I'd say another big piece of it, if we had to look at the different demand drivers and put a value or a hierarchy of what we feel, what are the highest priority demand drivers, transient is the best. I want to know that the folks that are coming there, there's enough attractions in immediate vicinity, and we need to know what those attractions are, and better understand those attractions. But there's a variety of attractions in the immediate vicinity to where it's going to continually attract transient parking. So it's not just it's not a reliance upon one thing. And so, for example, we just closed on a garage in historic Philadelphia, and so it's a block away from Liberty Bell, two blocks from Independence Hall, any of other museums. I mean, like it's it is we talk about location, location, location. It's there that part of Philadelphia has been in demand by tourism for hundreds of years, and I don't foresee that that changing anytime soon. And so 70% of the makeup of the traffic in that garage is made up of transient traffic, so folks that are visiting the various attractions and immediate vicinity. So even if one of those attractions went away, which most of them are historical, they're not going to go away. If one or two did, it still wouldn't have that significant of an impact on the parking demand. Keith Weinhold 33:36 That's interesting. Okay, a transient customer, not one that's showing up and parking there every day to go to work. And yes, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, there's going to be a long term demand to see those sorts of things in person. So that's an interesting way to think about that. And Kevin, while we've been talking about parking, at least in my mind's eye, a lot of times, I've just been thinking about one paved at grade parking area, but we're talking about parking garages as well. Or what are some of the trade offs there between parking garages and an at grade parking lot? Kevin Bupp 34:08 Yeah, I mean, at grade parking lot is, can't get any simpler than that. I mean, typically they're asphalt or sometimes just crushed gravel, but that's it. So as far as future capex requirements, there's not many, right? It's very, very minimal. Whereas a parking garage, especially if it's in a colder environment, where there's snow and you've got salt on the road, salt that's making its way up the concrete, seeping into the cracks, you've got structural rebar issues to worry about, things of that nature. So weather can take a major toll on parking structures if they're not maintained well. Whereas you know the worst that could happen the same weather, you know, the weather takes the same toll on these asphalt parking lots, but it really only equates to maybe a pothole that you have to fill in, and a parking structure could be deteriorated to the point of no return if it's been neglected long enough to where it might be unsafe, structurally where you know now you're you're getting condemned or shut down. So big considerations there, it's interesting. We Own, the one we own in Phoenix, the Phoenix, it's a desert. It's a desert climate. They get very little moisture. And that was that parking garage was built in the 60s, so very long time ago. It's the oldest thing we have in our portfolio, but it better condition has been preserved better than that of of a recent garage we purchased that was built in 1990 that's all the environment that's in. You know, there's really not much that can deteriorate concrete once in the desert. Keith Weinhold 35:22 Was there any last thing on parking lot investing like something that gets an investor really interested in this asset class? What's really compelling and profitable about it? Kevin Bupp 35:33 It's very technology driven business, and what we have found is a lot of these parking assets, of either they're owned by, you know, an individual investor, or if they happen to be owned by an institution, they've never been viewed as the primary investment vehicle. A lot of institutions that own parking garages, they happen to own them by default, because maybe they bought the two office towers years back, and it just happened to come with parking right? And so a lot of times, they've been somewhat neglected, like the PnL has been neglected. They haven't found ways to really extract all the value out of these parking facilities. And so very commonly, we'll go in and we'll find that the technology that's in place is 10 years old. And think about what a computer 10 years ago look like, right? Like it's you're not catching all the license plates. You're not able to log in and adjust pricing in a dynamic manner based on supply, demand factors. And so we can simply go in and just create a more efficient pricing model and find sometimes, you know, 10 15% of additional revenue just from doing those simple things, like literally a few $100,000 worth of upgrades and technology, we can add millions of dollars of value. There's other factors, you know, just simple things folks want to park in a not just clean and safe, but well lit. You know, they want to feel safe in lighting. And we'll find parking facilities that still have old halogen lights. Half of them are burnt out. If you start serving people, they're actually not parking there in the evenings. They're finding somewhere else to go because they don't feel safe. And so just going in and doing a revamp, you know, an upfit with LED lights, making it nice and bright, bright and clean and letting everyone feel safe, we'll find a instant increase in demand and Parkers in the later evening hours. So I mean just little simple operational tweaks that we can make that just have simply been overlooked for many, many years by the prior ownership groups. Keith Weinhold 37:15 That's really interesting, that oftentimes the owner of a parking lot owns that parking lot as an afterthought, because they were in it to purchase the building that accompanies the parking lot. So it would make sense that when you focus on that parking lot, you could really add value and profitability to that lot. Well, Kevin, these have been interesting chats between mobile home park investing and parking lot assets. I think that the commonality here is that you the investor, are just owning a lot, and therefore the maintenance and hassles with these things are really low. This gives our audience an awful lot to think about. So Kevin, are there any last thoughts that you have about this space overall, and then please let us know how our audience can learn more. Kevin Bupp 38:02 No additional thoughts. I don't believe I'd say that if you have an interest, if we've piqued your interest at all, we've written a number of white papers on both asset classes, both parking as well as mobile home parks. You can download all that for free on our website. Invest with sunrise.com We've got a number of other case studies on our website. We're pretty transparent. Well, what we buy, what we've owned, what we've exited out of. We'll go as far as providing appraisal reports and third parties and things like that on our website. So if you just want to get a sense of not just who we are, what we do, but just have a better understanding of the investment thesis behind parking and manufactured housing, there's tons of resources that you can download from the website. Keith Weinhold 38:37 Well, that's a great way to learn more about Kevin, what he does, and then maybe even invest alongside him. Well, Kevin, it's been valuable and eye opening. It's been great to have you back on the show. Kevin Bupp 38:46 Yeah, thanks for having me, Keith. Been a lot of fun, my friend. Good seeing you again. Keith Weinhold 38:57 Yeah? Good stuff from Kevin there. The MHP space becoming more consolidated and corporatized too. You know, single family rentals are different from mobile home parks in that way. I mean, 90% of single family rentals are owned by small mom and pops, which means those people that own between just one and five properties, Kevin used the term loss to lease a few times. That phrase loss to lease being a real estate education show what that term means is really a lot like how it sounds. It is the potential income that a property owner misses out on because the actual rent collected is less than the current market rent. That's what loss to lease means. Though, I like the long term future of mobile home parks more than parking deals. You know, Kevin did, though, have some great answers for why he still likes parking. He focuses on a 10 year horizon. He. Looks for at least five use types for the parking. And then another great point is that in a lot of cases, the land that the parking occupies is its lowest use. So therefore, when they sell the parking area, they can get some nice exit income. That makes a lot of sense. And being two native Pennsylvanians like we are, I am familiar with that part of Philly that he's talking about. In fact, what's funny is that, in producing this show today, I guess cookies are doing their thing. This parking lot deal in Philly just appeared in my Instagram feed next week on the show, it'll be back to no guest. It's going to be all me, and you're going to hear some things that you wouldn't expect to hear Until then, I'm your host, Keith Weinhold, don't quit your Daydream. Dolf Deroos 40:51 Nothing on this show should be considered specific, personal or professional advice. Please consult an appropriate tax, legal, real estate, financial or business professional for individualized advice. Opinions of guests are their own. Information is not guaranteed. All investment strategies have the potential for profit or loss. The host is operating on behalf of get rich Education LLC, exclusively. Unknown Speaker 41:19 The preceding program was brought to you by your home for wealth, building get richeducation.com
With every mobile home park acquisition comes a survey. And with those surveys there are often issues to address. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review the most common survey problems and what the typical methods are to fix them.
On this week's episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Matt Faircloth interviews Amanda Cruise. In this fireside chat, they dive into Amanda's journey from a corporate career at Capital One to building a business around manufactured housing and mobile home parks, including her first “Lonnie deals” and lessons on affordability-driven demand. They compare mobile home parks to multifamily, highlighting financing differences, investor demand, and why the mobile home space has seen less distress. The conversation also branches into boutique hotels, self-storage, and the future of manufactured housing, with both hosts weighing in on scalability, investor pitfalls, and what asset classes still make sense in today's market. This is a limited time offer, so head over to aspenfunds.us/bestever to download the investor deck—or grab their quick-start guide if you're brand new to oil and gas investing. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Podcast production done by Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover how mobile home parks are one of the most stable, tax-efficient, and cash-flowing real estate asset classes in America. In this episode, Jack Martin, founder of 52Ten, shares how he raised over $60M and built a $145M portfolio of mobile home parks across five states. From his first unexpected deal that turned into a “light bulb moment” to today's institutional-quality acquisitions, Jack walks us through the strategies that deliver strong, stable returns for investors. He reveals why tenant-owned communities outperform traditional rentals, how bonus depreciation in mobile home parks can double passive losses for investors, and why cash flow—not speculation—is the key to long-term wealth. This conversation is packed with insights every investor and entrepreneur needs to hear.5 Key TakeawaysThe Power of Tenant-Owned Communities – Tenant-owned homes in mobile home parks reduce turnover, lower expenses, and create long-term stability Why Cash Flow Matters Most – Jack emphasizes that relying on cash flow over speculative exits ensures consistent returns, even in volatile markets Tax Efficiency Through Bonus Depreciation – Mobile home parks provide outsized bonus depreciation benefits compared to multifamily, offering investors dollar-for-dollar passive losses Capital Raising Through Trust and Track Record – By consistently performing, reporting on time, and protecting investor capital, Jack built a network of over 230 happy investors without relying on advertising Scaling Through Vertical Integration – Jack's team manages property operations in-house, from maintenance to financing, giving them full control and the ability to reposition communities nationwide.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai
Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #118 that originally aired on Jul 2, 2020. This episode is part of an ongoing webinar series that my team and I have been hosting where we invite a rotating panel of manufactured housing industry experts to discuss the state of our industry as it relates to not just the corona pandemic but also the general outlook of the manufactured housing industry and how you can not only survive, but ultimately thrive no matter what the current state of affairs are in our country. We were joined by Kolman Bubis, a top broker with Sunstone Real Estate Advisors and Brandon Turner, who is the founder of Open Door Capital. Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down with Kevin Bupp—real estate investor, bestselling author of The Cash Flow Investor, and host of the Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow Podcast. With more than $500 million in transactions and a portfolio spanning 14 states, Kevin has seen the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Kevin shares how he got his start tending bar at 19 before finding his first mentor, how the 2008 crash forced him to rebuild from scratch, and why mobile home parks and parking lots are his favorite asset classes today. We also dive into proximity, coaching, and the power of association—why surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change your trajectory. This is a masterclass in resilience, creative deal-making, and niche investing. Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00 Introduction 02:26 Kevin's entrepreneurial start and early mentorship at 19 05:47 First property deal at 20 and building a single-family portfolio 07:50 The power of proximity and association: why who you know matters 09:43 How Kevin's mentors helped him get to where he is today 12:25 Coaching, ROI, and why investing in yourself pays off 14:07 “Get comfortable with being uncomfortable” – growth mindset in action 15:15 Surviving the 2008 crash, losing it all, and starting over 16:56 Discovering mobile home parks accidentally at first, then by conviction 21:33 Creative financing in mobile home parks—seller finance and bank debt 23:20 Parking lot investments: how Kevin evaluates demand drivers 27:11 Advice for new investors: pick one niche, go deep, and avoid overwhelm 30:15 Sunrise Capital and Kevin's current portfolio Quotables “If you could do one thing in life, get incredibly comfortable with being uncomfortable.” “Private money is not easy to find, but once you have it, it can change everything.” “We don't want to dilute our focus. It's really difficult to be an expert at many different types of real estate.” Links Episode 52: From Broke to Mobile Home Parks in 8 States https://smartrealestatecoach.com/post/episode-52-from-broke-to-mobile-home-parks-in-8-states Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/real-estate-investing-for-cash-flow-with-kevin-bupp/id791316884 QLS 4.0 at ½ off smartrealestatecoach.com/qls Coupon code: pod Apprentice Program 3paydaysapprentice.com Coupon code: Podcast Masterclass smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast Wicked Smart Books wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast Strategy Session smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast Partners smartrealestatecoach.com/podcastresources
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In this episode of the Investor Fuel Podcast, host Leo Wehdeking interviews Umaer Haq, a real estate investor specializing in mobile home parks. Umaer shares his journey through various real estate strategies, his innovative use of AI in the industry, and his commitment to addressing the affordable housing crisis. He discusses his unique approach to helping non-bankable individuals achieve home ownership and emphasizes the importance of mindset and networking in real estate success. The conversation also touches on learning from past mistakes and Umaer's future goals in private equity. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Host Justin Tuminowski sits down with Texas investors Lance & Jessie Riggen to unpack their full creative-finance playbook on a 42-pad mobile home/RV park in Midland, TX. They found the deal on a listing site, negotiated $1.4M seller financing at 7.5% with 10% down and 18 months interest-only, then battled deferred maintenance, septic surprises, vacancies, and weak management. Perfect for anyone learning creative finance, JV structuring, and mobile home park repositioning—with real numbers, real problems, and real solutions. If you've got a Sunbelt deal or want in on their “deal room,” connect with Lance on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lanceriggen/ ➡️ Learn the Multifamily Investing hack from Pace LIVE: https://subto.sjv.io/JKNB7E ➡️ Meet Pace on the Creative Nation Tour: https://bit.ly/GetCreativeNationTour ➡️ Get the CRM that will take you further: https://www.gohighlevel.com/pace ➡️ Use Creative Listing for FREE to buy and sell creatively: https://bit.ly/CreativeListing ➡️ Join the SubTo Community: https://subto.sjv.io/RG6EDb ➡️ Become a Top Tier Transaction Coordinator: https://toptiertc.pxf.io/yqmoxW ➡️ Discover the Gator Method: https://gator.sjv.io/Z6qOyX ➡️ Get to the SquadUp Summit Conference: https://bit.ly/GetToSquadUpSummit COMMUNITY MEMBERS! ➡️ Get Featured on the Get Creative Podcast: https://bit.ly/GetCreativeGuestForm Refer a Friend to SubTo: refer.nre.ai/subto Refer a Friend to TTTC: refer.nre.ai/tttc Refer a Friend to Gator: refer.nre.ai/gator PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE Creative Real Estate Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creativefinancewithpacemorby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacemorby/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaceMorby TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pacemorby X: https://x.com/PaceJordanMorby The Pace Morby Show: https://www.youtube.com/@thepacemorbyshow
Today's Flash Back Friday episode is from #671 that orignally aired on Nov 20, 2023. Keith Borie, a dynamic entrepreneur and seasoned expert in real estate investment. Serving as the President of Bobo Capital Ventures, a distinguished real estate investment firm headquartered in San Antonio, TX, Keith specializes in mobile home parks, traditional multi-family properties, and boasts a successful home flipping division. In addition, he skillfully oversees a thriving real estate investment brokerage. Today, Keith shares his captivating journey into the realm of real estate, offering insights into his remarkable story. Connect with Kieth: bobocapitalventures.com Highlights: 6:00: house flipping - what the rates look like currently 12:00: the story behind purchasing a mobile home park 19:50: how Keith found the two mobile home park he owns on MLS Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
In this conversation, Noah Ruggieri shares his journey into the real estate industry, particularly focusing on commercial brokerage and investment in the Champaign market. He discusses the importance of relationships, specialization, and the dynamics of various asset classes, including mobile home parks. Noah emphasizes the need for trust and integrity in real estate dealings and offers insights for those looking to transition into commercial brokerage. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #53 that originally aired on March 21, 2017. Charles and I will discuss mistake number 8 from our popular eBook, “The 21 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When purchasing their First Mobile Home Park…and how to avoid them.” One thing we see often is that many investors will choose to look for parks locally for the sole purpose of being near the park. There is nothing wrong with being close to your park, but you definitely don't need to be. If you find that you live in a market where CAP rates are insanely low or in a market that is going through tough times, you would be much wiser to invest outside of your immediate area. Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
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In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Q Edmonds interviews Robert Howell, a passionate advocate for affordable housing. Robert shares his journey into real estate, starting with his first investment in Memphis, Tennessee, and his transition to full-time real estate during the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses the importance of building a strong team, having effective systems in place, and the challenges he has faced along the way. Robert emphasizes the significance of finding one's purpose and why in the real estate business, and he shares his future goals of expanding into larger developments. The conversation highlights the importance of showing up, taking action, and helping others in the community. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
When it comes to building wealth that lasts, the smartest investors know one thing: diversification is key.That's why I'm excited to invite you to a special session with Brian Spear, founder of Sunrise Capital Investors, a private equity real estate firm managing over $350M in assets with a focus on mobile home communities and structured parking facilities.Together we answer these pressing questions:
Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #43 that originally aired on Jan 10, 2017. Eric Ingvall and Adam Rourke discuss their very first mobile home park investment located in Webster City, Iowa. We'll cover details on how they found the deal, how they are handling the repositioning, the unique challenges they've encounter through their journey, how they financed the park, and much, much more. We'll also cover how they find the time to work full-time jobs and manage full-time families while simultaneously making massive progress and finding HUGE success as a mobile home park investor. Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
Mobile home parks have the lowest default rate of any real estate sector, but when they do fail it always seems to be due to the same factors. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the reasons why parks are sometimes unsuccessful and how to mitigate those risks.
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In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Q Edmonds interviews Kevin Bupp, a seasoned real estate investor with over 25 years of experience. Kevin shares his journey from losing everything in the 2008 financial crisis to rebuilding his business with a focus on mobile home parks and parking investments. He emphasizes the importance of team building, overcoming challenges, and the value of networking in the real estate industry. Kevin also discusses his current goals and the strategies he employs to navigate the complexities of the market. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Tim Woodbridge reveals how mobile home park syndications can double your money in five years while creating affordable housing. Discover his bold journey, creative financing strategies, and why action matters more than perfection.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/turning-fear-into-freedom-the-power-of-mobile-home-park-syndications-with-tim-woodbridge/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:06) - Meet Mattias: Agent and Investor(00:08) - Meet Erica: Licensed Therapist(00:14) - The Mission: Living Bold and Fulfilled Lives Through Real Estate(00:18) - Ready to Level Up(00:24) - Mattias Opens with Lens Talk and Episode Preview(01:06) - Introducing Guest: Tim Woodbridge(01:08) - Tim's Elevator Pitch: WCG Investments and Mobile Home Parks(01:18) - Why Mobile Home Parks Are a Safe Investment(01:22) - Tim's Story: From Nurse to Investor(01:38) - First Deal: Closing on a Mobile Home Park After a Podcast Episode(01:47) - Lessons from the First Deal: Too Small and Too Vacant(01:54) - White Gloving Deals for New Investors(01:58) - Syndication Strategy: Doubling Investor Money in Five Years(02:17) - Value Add Strategies in Mobile Home Parks(02:20) - Raising Rents and Tenant Stickiness(02:24) - Cap Rate Explanation and Equity Growth Magic(02:28) - Refinancing and Doubling Equity Value(02:35) - BRRRR Method Applied to Mobile Home Parks(02:43) - Refinancing and Tax-Free Profits(02:47) - Using Refinancing for College or Wealth Building(02:53) - Creative Financing: Partner and Seller Carry(03:02) - Building Relationships with Sellers for Better Deals(03:19) - Offering Multiple Deal Structures to Sellers(03:36) - Scaling Up: WCG Growth Goals by 2030(03:38) - Affordable Housing and Community Impact(03:50) - Golden Nugget: Tax Benefits of Syndication(04:03) - Mattias Explains Depreciation and Tax Offsets(04:30) - Rolling Over Depreciation and Negative Tax Returns(04:47) - Creative Financing Challenges and Solutions(04:53) - Where to Find Tim: Instagram and WCG Investments(04:57) - Closing Thoughts from Mattias and Erica(04:59) - Outro DisclaimerContact Tim Woodbridgehttps://wcginvestments.com/https://www.instagram.com/tim.woodbridge/https://www.youtube.com/@tim.woodbridgeTim Woodbridge showed us that bold action and creative strategies can transform affordable housing into lasting wealth. Keep building with courage, and for more inspiration, visit https://reiagent.comABOUT THE REI AGENT: Value-rich, The REI Agent podcast takes a holistic approach to life through real estate. Hosted by Mattias Clymer, an agent and investor, alongside his wife Erica Clymer, a licensed therapist, the show features guests who strive to live bold and fulfilled lives through business and real estate investing. You are personally invited to witness inspiring conversations with agents and investors who share their journeys, strategies, and wisdom. Ready to level up and build the life you truly want?
Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #123 that originally aired on Jan. 15, 2021. Top 3 ways to uncover great Mobile Home Park deals. What You'll Learn: What our #1 favorite method is for finding parks? Why loopnet/Crexi/etc might not be a complete waste of time What the most common direct to owner methods are. How to establish a meaningful relationship with a mobile home park specific broker And much, much more... Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
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In this episode of the Real Estate Pro Show, host Erika interviews Gustavo Pineiro, a successful real estate investor who shares his inspiring journey from working in the pharmaceutical industry to becoming a prominent figure in real estate. Gustavo discusses the importance of mentorship, overcoming personal challenges including battling cancer, and how these experiences shaped his approach to business and wealth. He emphasizes the significance of understanding true wealth beyond just financial gain, highlighting the value of relationships, purpose, and legacy in achieving a fulfilling life. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
In this episode of Pillars of Wealth Creation, Todd sits down with Brad Johnson to discuss the realities of mobile home park investing. Brad shares how he first tried managing parks from 2,000 miles away, only to realize the inefficiencies of remote operations. Today, he focuses on providing capital to local operators with the infrastructure and systems needed to manage these communities effectively. Mobile home parks are an operationally intensive asset class, essentially functioning like small cities for 100+ families. Success requires strong teams, reliable rent collection, and well-built systems to manage expenses and infrastructure. Brad emphasizes the importance of investing with experienced operators who understand how to grow NOI and sustain communities—rather than newcomers chasing an idea without a plan. Favorite Book: Poor Charlie's Almanac By Charles T Munger 3 Pillars 1. Compounding 2. After Tax Return Wealth 3. Diversification Brad Johnson is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Vintage Capital, where he leads private alternative investment strategies with a focus on mobile home parks and private credit. With over 20 years of experience in real estate and private equity, he has closed more than $3.3 billion in transactions and brings prior expertise from Wells Fargo's Eastdil Secured, TA Associates Realty, and The Swig Company. Brad holds a B.S. from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and an M.B.A. from MIT. If you would like to connect with Brad Johnson, visit vintage-funds.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/PillarsOfWealthCreation Interested in coaching? Schedule a call with Todd at www.coachwithdex.com Listen to the audio version on your favorite podcast host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-650270376 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../pillars-of.../id1296372835... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/.../aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZ... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/.../pillars-of-wealth-creation.../ CastBox: https://castbox.fm/.../Pillars-Of-Wealth-Creation... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0FmGSJe9fzSOhQiFROc2O0 Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/YUP21NxF3kb Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/.../f6cf3e11-3ffa-450b-ac8c...
Brad Johnson breaks down mobile home park investing—debunking myths, sharing value-add strategies, and explaining why this asset thrives in housing crises.In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Brad Johnson, co-founder of Vintage Funds, to discuss why mobile home parks are one of the most misunderstood—and potentially profitable—asset classes in real estate.Brad explains why one in 20 Americans lives in a mobile home, how this sector solves the affordable housing crisis, and why stigma keeps many investors out of the space. He also shares his approach to building long-term cash flow rather than chasing short-term IRRs.Here's what you'll learn in this conversation:Why mobile home parks still suffer from stigma (and why that's an opportunity)The difference between “trailer parks” and manufactured housing communitiesWhy consolidation is slow and why mom-and-pop operators still dominateHow forced appreciation (or “operational alpha”) drives value in parksThe importance of seller financing and building trust with ownersTax advantages of mobile home park investing (bonus depreciation & cost seg)How professional management changes tenant experienceWhy long-term cash flow beats short-term flips in this niche
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In this conversation, Joel Youngs shares his extensive experience in real estate, detailing his journey from a sales background to becoming a successful investor in Jacksonville, Florida. He discusses his strategies for flipping houses, managing properties, and adapting to market changes. Joel emphasizes the importance of mentorship and offers insights into financing and holding properties. His practical advice and personal anecdotes provide valuable lessons for aspiring real estate investors. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Sam is the Founder of Saratoga Group and a private equity real estate fund manager with over $300M AUM, specializing in revitalizing mobile home communities. Active in real estate since 2009, his expertise spans distressed assets, land development, and multiple CRE asset classes. Passionate about affordable housing and community impact, he serves on the Auburn Economic Development Council and the board of Auburn Sutter Faith Hospital. Sam holds an MBA from Wharton and a BS in Chemical Engineering from BYU. Here's some of the topics we covered: Rich Dad Poor Dad and the game-changing influence it had on Sam How Sam broke into mobile home community investing Creative financing strategies in the mobile home space How to handle non-payment challenges in mobile home parks Why mobile home communities are disappearing across America Breaking down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac debt in mobile home parks Sam's must-hear advice for aspiring investors The keys to hiring and managing great operators for mobile home parks To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe
Frank Rizzo is Co-Founder of Stone Capital Investors and has more than 20 years experience in real estate as a broker, owner and a syndicator. For the past 12 years Frank has been active in the MHP space and during that time he has acquired and re-positioned over 20 communities. Starting his entrepreneurial journey in high school, Frank obtained his real estate license at 19 and went on to earn his Series 7, 24 and 63 licenses by 23. He later opened his real estate brokerage, Corner stone Realty at 28. Today we'll dive deep into the business of mobile home parks, one of which I've been personally active in for nearly two decades through my company Sunrise Capital Investors. Connect with Frank: Website / Video Series: trailerparkturnaround.com Highlights: 2:00 - First Park Hook 7:00 - Team & Footprint 10:00 - Persistent Deal Sourcing 13:00 - Best Buyer Strategy 20:00 - Community Culture First 34:00 - KPI Driven Focus Quote: “If you don't build that sense of community, it all becomes transactional. But when residents feel part of something bigger, they stay and that's when the park truly succeeds.” Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
Do you have good luck or bad luck? Regardless of your answer, you're probably wrong. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review how buyers put way too much emphasis on “luck” without truly understanding its role in making money with mobile home parks.
Discover what it takes to acquire over $600M in mobile home parks and self-storage facilities. In this powerful episode, Matthew Ricciardella, founder and CEO of Crystal View Capital, shares his journey from washing dishes in his family's restaurant to building one of the top-performing private equity funds in North America. He reveals why manufactured housing and self-storage are his core focus, how he sources mom-and-pop deals others overlook, and the disciplined strategies that have kept his funds outperforming expectations—even in volatile markets. If you're serious about scaling wealth in alternative real estate, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.5 Key takeaways to learn from this episodeFrom Restaurants to Real Estate – Matthew's early lessons in work ethic fueled his leap into real estate, beginning with residential sales and quickly evolving into investing.The Pivot to Mobile Homes & Storage – He discovered these asset classes generate higher free cash flow, are fragmented, and provide defensive performance in downturns.Capitalizing on Mom-and-Pop Sellers – By targeting underperforming but institutional-quality assets, Crystal View creates value and later exits to institutional buyers.Fund Growth & Investor Trust – Starting with a $10M first fund, Crystal View scaled to $200M raises by consistently delivering on promises and outperforming projections.Conservative & Resilient Strategy – With leverage as low as 25–50% and fixed debt, Matthew's funds have never missed distributions, even as many peers cut or froze payouts.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim Mai
Listen in as Erin and Kevin discuss: How Kevin went from losing everything in 2008 to building a $250M real estate portfolio. The “boring” asset classes that fueled his success (and why they work). The mindset and daily exercise that helped him rebound from rock bottom. Why discipline and long-term thinking outperform “quick wins” in real estate. How Kevin helps everyday investors create true passive income. About Kevin Bupp is a seasoned commercial real estate investor, top podcast host, and author of The Cashflow Investor, with over $1B in real estate transactions under his belt. On his podcast, "Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow," he shares his 20+ years of experience, guiding millions of listeners on how to find and invest profitably in commercial real estate. Based on his decades of personal experience, supported by well documented housing and demographic trends, Kevin has identified Mobile Home Parks and Parking Lots as the top commercial real estate investments in the current market. Increasingly known for his highly-regarded private equity firm, Sunrise Capital Investors, Kevin leads the firm's vision of providing financial and time freedom to passive investors via access to real estate funds managed by Sunrise. These funds put Kevin's commitment to mobile home park and parking facilities into practice through their focus on acquiring and managing these asset types. Beyond real estate investing, Kevin gives back to the community with the "72 Hours to Key West 280 Mile Bike Ride," a charity event that has provided meals to tens of thousands of families in need during the holidays. How to Connect With Kevin Website: https://kevinbupp.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KevinBupp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbupp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealKevinBupp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buppkevin/
Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #99 that originally aired on Oct. 30 2018. Kevin shares the mic with Andrew Lanoie; Founder and Principal of Park Place Communities and Four Peaks Partners based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Andrew's background is markedly different from most investors, originally holding a career in artist management in the entertainment industry of SoCal. After the 2008 financial meltdown and seeing his parents lose significant wealth however, Andrew began to seek answers to why this happened to better shield himself from future events. Andrew now manages a portfolio of manufactured home communities across the country, and is passionate about fostering a team around Park Place Communities and Four Peaks. HIGHLIGHTS: [7:18] At what point did Andrew get interested specifically in Manufactured Home Communities? [9:59] What have been the biggest changes Andrew has observed in the MHP market? [17:05] What was Andrew's first MHP deal like? [21:52] What is Andrew's thoughts on Park Owned Homes? [32:14] What's Andrew's long-term strategy? [35:31] Andrew's final closing thoughts. Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
This week Michael dives into two sectors that continue to grow in popularity, mobile home parks and parking assets. His guest is Kevin Bupp with Sunrise Capital Investors. Topics covered include cap rates, lender appetite, operational strategies and the future of these asset types. C5 + CCIM Global Summit 2025 - The premiere commercial real estate conference for networking, dealmaking, and investment opportunities, September 16-18th in Chicago: https://c5summit.realestate/ Bull Realty - Customized Asset & Occupancy Solutions: https://www.bullrealty.com/ Commercial Agent Success Strategies - The ultimate commercial broker training resource: https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/ Watch the video versions of our show on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/c/Commercialrealestate
In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, Matty A. interviews Jonathan Tuttle, fund manager at Midwest Park Capital, about one of the most overlooked and misunderstood real estate niches: mobile home park investing.Jonathan explains why mobile home parks are not only recession-resistant but also one of the strongest-performing asset classes in today's real estate landscape. From the advantages of reliable cash flow and limited supply to the challenges of stigma and operations, Jonathan gives listeners a full picture of how to succeed in this market.Listeners will also gain insights into syndication vs. fund structures, hear real-world success stories, and learn why institutional investors are paying close attention to this space. If you're interested in diversifying your portfolio with a unique and impactful strategy, you won't want to miss this episode.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why mobile home parks thrive during economic downturnsThe key advantages of investing in this nicheCommon misconceptions and challenges investors faceSyndications vs. funds for mobile home park investingReal-life case studies of successful dealsHow institutional investors are reshaping the future of this asset classLong-term strategies for mobile home park successTimestamps: 00:00 – Jonathan's journey into mobile home park investing 04:00 – Affordable housing demand and recession resistance 08:00 – Benefits: supply, stability, and cash flow 13:00 – Challenges and misconceptions in the industry 17:00 – Structuring deals: syndications vs. funds 21:00 – Real-world examples of mobile home park investments 25:00 – Market trends and institutional interest 29:00 – Jonathan's final advice for investorsConnect with Jonathan Tuttle:Midwest Park Capital: https://www.midwestparkcapital.com/Land Play: https://land-play.com/Get Podcast Bookings: https://www.getpodcastbookings.com/lpRevenue Ascend: https://www.revenueascend.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathantuttle1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathantuttle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jonathan.Tuttle.OfficialEpisode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text "XRAY" to 844-447-1555
There are many styles of turn-arounds, but one of the riskiest and most complex is buying a property that has extremely low occupancy. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review the key elements to the successful purchase and turn-around of mobile home parks with high levels of vacancy.
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In this conversation, Mark Khuri shares his journey from a finance background to becoming a capital manager focused on recession-resilient investments. He discusses the importance of capital raising, his investment strategies, and the asset classes he finds most promising, such as mobile home parks and self-storage. Mark emphasizes the need for financial acumen in real estate and addresses common concerns about investing in this sector. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Erica Alexia Ledesma was born in Medford and grew up in nearby Talent and Phoenix. After graduating from the University of Oregon, she moved back to Southern Oregon and, as she put it, “immediately got to community organizing.” She was among the community members who gathered for a strategy and solutions brainstorming meeting a month after the 2020 Almeda Fire destroyed thousands of homes, displacing many who had lived in historically low-income, Latinx and Indigenous neighborhoods. People were frustrated with the lack of responses from landlords and government officials. One elder stood up and asked, “Why don’t we just buy our neighborhoods back?” Ledesma says she co-founded Coalición Fortaleza out of that question. It was a long process involving many more community meetings and a partnership with real estate developer CASA of Oregon. But five years later, Jackson county’s first resident-owned mobile home park is thriving. Formerly called Talent Mobile Estates, the residents have decided to rename it Talent Community Cooperative. With larger individual spaces and improved shared facilities, the park is nearing its 84 unit capacity. We talk with Ledesma about the new park and the other community empowerment work the nonprofit is engaged in.
Today's episode is form Mobile Home Park #17 that originally aired on Aug. 2 2017. Charles and I will be discussing how to successfully manage your mobile home park. Over the last few weeks, we've personally been flooded with emails from people who asked questions relating to this topic. Instead of responding to each individually, we decided that it would provide much more value if we take each of your questions about the management and make a show on it. This is broken down into four basic sections. These will be: The bare minimum of what a manager needs to be able to do Things that a manager can do to potentially get paid more money Things a manager should not be doing How to find a manager for your park We'll cover everything from A to Z as it relates to running a successful mobile home park. Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
One of the most resilient asset classes in commercial real estate is Mobile Home Parks. Almost no new parks have been built in the last couple decades, and many parks are being repurposed for higher and better use. Mobile Home Parks are the most affordable housing option that has wide appeal to renters getting squeezed by inflation. Patrick McDonald, Principal of Community Management Group, owns and operates 26 parks, mostly in the Northwest. He is fully vertically integrated and has occupancy of 98% across his parks. Given the scarcity of these parks, Patrick is a long-term holder and targets a return of capital via refinance within five to six years.
If you're buying a mobile home to fill a vacant lot – new or used – there are a few things you have to double-check because if you make the wrong decision the damage can be in the tens of thousands of dollars. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review those items and explore how to get them right.
Mastering Mobile Home Park Investing with Jack Martin | REIGN Podcast Join Jen Josey, your hostess of the Real Estate Investor Growth Network (REIGN), as she dives deep into the world of mobile home park investing with Jack Martin, co-founder of 52Ten. Learn about the unique benefits, recession-resistant features, and stable returns of mobile home park investments. Jack shares his journey, insights into the industry, and valuable tips for both active and passive investors. Discover step-by-step strategies for success, the myths and misconceptions about mobile home parks, and why this could be the perfect investment for you. Listener discretion is advised, as this episode is packed with actionable information and a dose of badassery! 00:00 Introduction to REIGN and Host Jen Josey 01:01 Today's Topic: Bouncing Back from a Bad Deal 02:34 Guest Introduction: Jack Martin and Mobile Home Park Investing 04:22 Jack Martin's Journey into Mobile Home Park Investing 05:34 Understanding Mobile Home Parks: Basics and Benefits 14:38 Challenges and Misconceptions in Mobile Home Park Investing 19:29 Evaluating and Purchasing Mobile Home Parks 30:32 Understanding Depreciation in Commercial Properties 31:08 Bonus Depreciation and Cost Segregation 31:46 Mobile Home Parks: A Unique Investment Opportunity 33:48 The Stability of Mobile Home Parks During Economic Downturns 37:17 Investing with 52 Ten: Process and Benefits 38:53 Advice for Aspiring Mobile Home Park Investors 40:04 The Importance of Transparency and Third-Party Administration 42:15 Long-Term Investment Strategies and Risk Management 49:10 Personal Insights and Final Thoughts Jack is the co-founder of 52TEN, an Arizona based investment firm specializing in the acquisition and reposition of mobile home parks. The firm is vertically integrated and manages 1,800 lots across 5 states, with $60M of private investor capital. With a long-term, tax-favored strategy, they help clients invest with confidence in America's most stable real estate. Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-martin-52ten/ Website: https://52ten.com/ To learn more about Jen Josey, visit https://www.therealjenjosey.com/ To join REIGN, visit https://www.reignmastermind.com/ Stuff Jen Josey Loves: https://www.reignmastermind.com/resources Buy Jen Josey's Book: From Beginner to Badass: https://a.co/d/bstKlby Interested in growing your rental portfolio with Jen as your coach? Check out Rental Property Pro: https://rentalproppro.com/booking?am_id=reign
Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #16 that originally aired on July 28, 2016. Charles and I will discuss mistake number 8 from our popular eBook, “The 21 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make When purchasing their First Mobile Home Park…and how to avoid them.” One thing we see often is that many investors will choose to look for parks locally for the sole purpose of being near the park. There is nothing wrong with being close to your park, but you definitely don't need to be. If you find that you live in a market where CAP rates are insanely low or in a market that is going through tough times, you would be much wiser to invest outside of your immediate area. The business model and management style we teach is effective whether you live across the street from your park or across the country. Don't put yourself in the position of buying a bad investment just for the sake of being close to it. Proximity does not correlate to success in this business. Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
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In this episode of the Investor Fuel podcast, host Michelle Kesil speaks with Michael Pansolini, an expert in mobile home park investing and education. Michael shares his background in private equity and his transition to creating an educational platform for aspiring mobile home park investors. The conversation covers the intricacies of mobile home park operations, the importance of education and mentorship, and the challenges faced in building a successful portfolio. Michael emphasizes the need for a solid foundation of knowledge, the value of partnerships, and the significance of setting ambitious goals in the investment journey. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
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Most mobile home park owners are good-natured people who like to be helpful. But most park manager requests for “favors” need to be avoided at all costs. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review the typical manager requests, why they rarely work out well, and how to fend them off.
Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park that originally aired on Oct. 4, 2016. Charles and Kevin discuss how to add rocket fuel to your advertising efforts and absolutely dominate craigslist. Their strategy will show you how to hire and train a Virtual Assistant to post continuous ads for your available homes and lots, thus creating an endless supply of prospective residents. This is a must for any mobile home park operator who has either available homes or lots within their community. Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
The Trump administration is proposing to take Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac public, as well as to merge them into one entity in the process. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review why this would be a good thing for commercial real estate in general, and the mobile home park industry in particular.
Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #27 that origianlly aired on Sep. 27 2016. Our experience in a park we own in Raeford, NC. We recently acquired this park and quickly realized that both the on-site management and maintenance staff needed to be replaced ASAP! We discuss how we quickly identified the challenges associated with their poor performance and how we handled the transition with a completely new management team. This is a common scenario you will experience when purchasing turnaround or distressed mobile home parks and so we thought you might learn from our personal experience. Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
If you are looking to fill vacant lots in your mobile home park with used homes, one option that is rarely mentioned is “tax sales” stemming from unpaid property tax. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore how this process works in the real world and things to watch out for.
1. Episode OverviewMatty A. shares a remarkable story: purchasing a mobile home park for less than $10,000 and structuring it so that he potentially pays zero income taxes. Discover how depreciation, cost segregation, and smart deal mechanics transformed a small investment into a powerful income generator with minimal tax impact.2. The Deal BreakdownAcquired a micro-sized mobile home park—priced below $10K—with either land ownership or long-term lease structure.Generates consistent lot‑rent revenue, with tenants responsible for their own homes and maintenance.3. Zero Taxes: How It's DoneAccelerated Depreciation: Infrastructure and personal property assets are front‑loaded into early years.Cost Segregation: Breaking down components into shorter depreciation classes (e.g., utilities, fences, signage) allows for significant early tax deductions.Paper Losses: These deductions offset any operational income, effectively wiping out taxable profit in early years.4. Why Mobile Home Parks Deliver High ValueUltra‑Low Entry Cost: CRE access at micro price points.Recession‑Resistant Cash Flow: Stable lots income with minimal landlord capital needs.Scalability: Bulk acquisitions or infrastructure improvements can quickly compound property value and income while still benefiting from depreciation.5. Key InsightsEven ultra-low‑cost CRE deals can outperform larger investments when structured correctly.Smart tax planning—like cost segregation—can turn small passive income into tax‑free cash.Mobile home parks provide a powerful wealth vehicle for investors seeking cash flow, tax efficiency, and scalability.6. Action Steps for InvestorsLocate small mobile home parks available via distressed sales or creative financing.Engage a tax professional to prepare a cost segregation study.Add depreciable infrastructure to maximize early deductions.Plan for tax filings that leverage paper losses to reduce taxable income.Stay compliant with reporting norms and cash transaction thresholds.Final TakeawayThis episode reveals how a tiny CRE acquisition—under $10,000—can become a tax-sheltered income engine. Mobile home parks may be small, but with the right structure and mindset, they can deliver outsized returns and hidden power.Episode Sponsored By:Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/CRE MASTERMIND: Visit myfirst50k.com and submit your application to join!FREE CRE Crash Course: Text “FREE” to 844-447-1555FREE Financial X-Ray: Text "XRAY" to 844-447-1555
Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #22 that originally aired on Aug 23 2016. The specifics on how to successfully determine market demand while performing your pre-purchase due diligence. After all, the last thing you want to do is purchase a park in a market that has little to no demand for your product. Our step-by-step process of using both craigslist and bandit signs to prove the overall demand for the park you're purchasing. We will also share some tips and strategies on how to turbo boost your marketing efforts once you close on your acquisition to ensure maximum exposure. Recommended Resources: Accredited Investors, you're invited to Join the Cashflow Investor Club to learn how you can partner with Kevin Bupp on current and upcoming opportunities to create passive cash flow and build wealth. Join the Club! If you're a high net worth investor with capital to deploy in the next 12 months and you want to build passive income and wealth with a trusted partner, go to InvestWithKB.com for opportunities to invest in real estate projects alongside Kevin and his team. Looking for the ultimate guide to passive investing? Grab a copy of my latest book, The Cash Flow Investor at KevinBupp.com. Tap into a wealth of free information on Commercial Real Estate Investing by listening to past podcast episodes at KevinBupp.com/Podcast.
In this episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, we sit down with Mark Khuri, co-founder of SMK Capital Management, to explore his incredible 20-year journey in real estate investing. From house-hacking and flipping foreclosures in the 2000s to managing a diversified real estate investment fund, Mark shares actionable insights for both active and passive investors.He walks us through how he transitioned from operator to capital manager, why he fell in love with mobile home parks and self-storage, and how LP investing helped him build long-term wealth. The conversation digs deep into sponsor vetting, market shifts, recession-resistant strategies, and the hidden benefits of syndication.Whether you're an investor trying to scale or just curious about diversifying your portfolio, this episode offers a front-row seat into how a seasoned pro thinks about risk, returns, and long-term planning.What You'll Learn:The mindset shift from owning 60+ properties to capital managementHow to vet sponsors and structure LP investmentsWhy mobile home parks, self-storage, and retail are in Mark's sweet spotHow to create passive income with a self-directed IRAThe evolving state of the multifamily market and deal flow in 2025 Want to invest with Mark?Visit: https://www.smkcap.comEmail: info@smkcap.com Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Background 00:03:03 - Mark's Journey from Finance to Real Estate 00:06:55 - Transitioning Business Models in Real Estate 00:08:38 - Investing as a Limited Partner 00:11:07 - Vetting Sponsors and Deals 00:14:15 - Current Investment Strategies and Deal Flow 00:22:06 - Team Dynamics in Real Estate Investment 00:28:00 - The Impact of Market Changes on Leasing 00:34:09 - Investment Strategies and Market Insights 00:44:13 - Future Trends in Affordable Housing 00:47:10 - Gino Wraps it Up We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors)
They've long been associated with crime and blight. Now, the investors are moving in. Zachary Crockett follows the trail. SOURCES:Paul Bradley, president of ROC USA.Blaer Roberts, former chef and mobile home resident.Frank Rolfe, co-owner of Mobile Home University.Cheryl Streberger, retired nurse and mobile home resident. RESOURCES:"‘We're All Afraid': Massive Rent Increases Hit Mobile Homes," by Abha Bhattarai (The Washington Post, 2022)."Investors Are Buying Mobile Home Parks. Residents Are Paying a Price," by Sophie Kasakove (The New York Times, 2022)."Mobile Home Parks Move From Mom-and-Pop to Corporate," by Jennifer Brown and Kevin Simpson (A.P. News, 2019)."The Cold, Hard Lessons of Mobile Home U," by Gary Rivlin (The New York Times, 2014)."Goldman Alum Gives Up Funds to Become Trailer-Park Mogul," by Anthony Effinger and Katherine Burton (Bloomberg, 2014)."Carlyle Jumps Into Niche Space," by Dawn Wotapka (The Wall Street Journal, 2013).