Podcasts about mobile home park investing

Most mobile home park office hours tend to be Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5 PM – which just happens to be about the worst schedule if you're trying to sell homes. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review how your office days and hours need to reflect the job at hand.

Whitney Elkins-Hutten of PassiveInvesting.com interviews mobile home park investing expert Michael Pansolini, formerly of private equity giant Brookfield, as he spills the beans on ditching the corporate grind to dive headfirst into mobile home park investing. Get ready for a candid look at his inaugural deal, Brighton Court, including shocking due diligence surprises, the unique hurdles and hidden gems of the mobile home park world, and the ingenious 50/50 partnership that unlocked massive value-add potential.

The successful mobile home park business model has always been simply to rent land. But sometimes the simple path is not enough for some owners, who venture out with additional ideas to boost net income. Sadly, most of these ideas fail to be profitable. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the many different side-hustles that park owners have tried that have failed to actually make money.

Kevin Bupp reveals the power of investing in mobile home parks and parking lots. Learn why these overlooked asset classes are goldmines for long-term wealth.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/secrets-to-wealth-through-mobile-home-parks-parking-lots-and-mentorship-with-kevin-bupp/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast(00:06) - Meet Your Hosts: Mattias and Erica(00:14) - What to Expect in This Episode(00:24) - Welcoming Kevin Bupp to The REI Agent(05:56) - Kevin's Background: From Bartender to Real Estate Investor(07:29) - The Power of Mentorship: How Kevin Got His Start in Real Estate(10:37) - Learning Through Experience: Kevin's Early Deals(11:29) - Scaling Up: Moving from Single-Family to Multifamily Investments(13:37) - Florida Real Estate Expansion and Market Growth(16:28) - The 2008 Crash: Lessons Learned and Strategic Shifts(17:04) - The Case for Mobile Home Park Investing(19:36) - Limited Supply and High Demand: Why Mobile Home Parks Are a Strong Investment(22:40) - Buy-and-Hold Strategy vs. Flipping Large Commercial Properties(26:28) - The Long-Term Wealth Strategy Behind Mobile Home Park Investing(28:49) - Introducing Parking Lot Investments: An Overlooked Real Estate Niche(32:05) - How Parking Lot Investments Work and Why They Are Profitable(35:01) - Comparing Maintenance Costs: Parking Lots vs. Apartments(38:42) - The Impact of Urban Development on Parking Investments(39:07) - How to Invest in Kevin's Fund: Opportunities for Investors(41:07) - What Investors Should Look for When Investing in Kevin's Fund(44:25) - Tax Benefits of Mobile Home Parks vs. Parking Investments(46:51) - Recommended Books: The Go-Giver and Think and Grow Rich(47:46) - Kevin's Book: The Cashflow Investor(49:32) - Where to Find Kevin Online and Get a Free Copy of His Book(50:19) - Final Thoughts from Mattias and Erica(50:40) - Disclaimer and Show ClosingContact Kevin Buppkevinbupp.comFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTube--For more powerful holistic wealth-building insights, go to https://reiagent.com

How you fill your lots is somewhat like a game of chess, with certain pieces more important than others, and every move filled with the potential for benefit or damage. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the strategic considerations required to maximize your park's value.

When interest rates started climbing, Thomas Lehmann didn't just survive—he adapted. In this episode, he shares how he went from struggling house flipper to dominating Florida's mobile home market. You'll hear how a disastrous flip with squatters led to a total reinvention of his business, what it takes to thrive in the affordable housing space, and why serving his community—through both housing and charity—fuels everything he builds. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:31 - Thomas Lehmann's Transition From Medicine & Supplement Sales To Real Estate6:46 - Moving Into Mobile Home Construction9:44 - Becoming Bankable As A Company10:41 - How Much His Mobile Homes Cost & His Goals11:57 - Working With Charities15:08 - Thomas Thoughts On Passing Down His Wealth18:59 - Working Hard While Still In School21:37 - His Interest In Bodybuilding23:52 - What He's Hoping To Learn At Collective Genius26:07 - What He's Looking Forward To In His Business28:58 - Using DealMachine To Find Mobile Home Opportunities32:44 - What Are Impact Fees?33:33 - Closing Thoughts35:02 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Thomas Lehmannhttps://www.instagram.com/thomas_lehmann_real_estate/ Website: The Property Solutions Teamhttps://www.thepropertysolutionsteamdealership.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

“Lonnie Dealers” are investors who buy and sell or buy and rent mobile homes inside mobile home parks, labeled after an early advocate of this concept named Lonnie Scruggs. And although this investment program had a lot of interest in the 1990s, the number of individuals engaged in this sector has been continually dwindling. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the “Lonnie Deal”, its waning popularity, and the resulting impact on the mobile home park industry.

Some mobile home park deals are built around filling a huge number of vacant lots, while others are built on raising rents and cutting costs and increasing occupancy is a tiny part of the turn-around program. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review the plan of attack if you have only a handful of vacancies to fill.

Any time that you pay more for a mobile home park than it is currently worth, based on existing net income, you are engaged in “stretching” to rationalize paying the higher amount. But the types of “stretching” required to bridge the gap typically vary from acceptable to too risky. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the fundamentals of “stretching” and determine their quotient of risk.

Today's episode is from Mobile Home Park #94 that originally aired on Sep. 18, 2018. Damian Bergamaschi, Fund Manager of Damris Capital. From childhood to now, Damian's affinity for the markets led him to a career in finance; initially as a quant creating conditional models to predicting financial outcomes over time, to eventually landing on Mobile Home Parks as a desirable asset class to create a fund around. Through his work at Damris Capital, Damian has combined his knowledge in Real Estate with utilizing big data and quantitative analysis to create a unique approach to Mobile Home Park investing; Continuing to leverage his knowledge for the good of his customers. HIGHLIGHTS: 8:57 - Damian's background, and how his experience as a quant carries over to investing. 12:18 - How and why did Damian start exploring the asset class of mobile home parks? 15:57 - Damian's investment philosophy, and “Hometown Bias” explained. 19:25 - What are other asset classes Damian shys away from? 22:42 - Damian's first Mobile Home Park Deal 25:09 - Opportunities in the “Tiny Home” trend 32:12 - The key qualities Damian looks for in a Mobile Home Park Operator & Sponsor   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.

Millennials have some fresh ideas about housing, and one of their desires is to have “social amenities”. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the concept of “social amenities” and offer some recommendations on how to bring this concept to your community.

We all know that celebrities use plastic surgery to augment or alter their appearance. But how can a mobile home park share in this ability to improve the looks of the property using man-made products? In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review some of the methods that allow you to increase your community's beauty quickly and at a relatively low cost.

What began as a failed apartment deal turned into Jack Martin's most profitable real estate pivot: mobile home parks. In this episode, Jack shares how he scaled from flipping homes to owning institutional-quality parks across the country, all while building a fully integrated company focused on consistent cash flow and community impact. If you are serious about building long-term wealth, this is a conversation you will not want to miss. Key Takeaways To Listen For How a failed apartment deal led Jack to discover mobile home parks Why tenant ownership creates unmatched stability The physical features that turn a rundown park into an investor magnet How mobile home parks generate outsized tax benefits Why community feel and tenant pride outperform traditional rentals Resources/Links Mentioned In This Episode The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking by Phillip J. Anderson | Hardcover About Jack MartinJack is the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of 52TEN, a real estate investment firm specializing in mobile home parks. After serving in the U.S. Army, he launched his entrepreneurial career as a general contractor, focusing on land and custom home development. Over the course of 14 years with an Arizona-based real estate firm, he honed his ability to source off-market deals and build strong relationships with capital partners. Jack has successfully acquired and sold more than 2,000 single-family homes and over 900 apartment units and mobile home park lots. Since co-founding 52TEN in 2016, he has dedicated his expertise to providing stable, recession-resistant investments through value-add mobile. Connect with Jack Website: 52TEN Connect With UsIf you're looking to invest your hard-earned money into cash-flowing, value-add assets, reach out to us at https://bobocapitalventures.com/.   Follow Keith's social media pages LinkedIn: Keith Borie Investor Club: Secret Passive Cashflow Investors Club Facebook: Keith Borie X: @BoboLlc80554

A “lever” is defined as “a rigid bar used to move a heavy load when pressure is applied to one end”. But in the mobile home park business, sometimes the strongest “lever” is made of paper and roughly 6” long. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the different ways in which a little cash can get the desired results if you know where to apply the “lever”.

It's that time of year when mobile home park owner attention turns to property condition, which always includes thoughts on the roads. Paving companies are more than happy to suggest hugely expensive road upgrades. But how can you improve your roads with as little capital as possible? In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore various options to get better roads at a low cost.

Virtually every state has, at some point, debated, denied or passed legislation regarding giving the tenants the "first option" to buy the property. They do this using faulty assumptions and absolutely zero understanding of how the "tenant-owned" process works. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the truth behind this issue and reveal what the government is apparently fully unaware of.

When it comes to compelling locations to own a mobile home park in, college towns are at the top of the pack. But what makes college towns such successful settings for manufactured home communities? In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore why having a college or university in a market gives it superior firepower when it comes to housing.

Millions of investors are obsessed with the direction of interest rates. While that's a noble pursuit, there's a huge opportunity created by this distraction as far as mobile home parks are concerned. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to discuss why the late Sam Zell quote of “when everyone's looking left, look right” applies to much of what's going on right now.

While most mobile home park owners prefer the “parking lot” model in which all of the homes are strictly owned by the residents, in some cases even well-managed properties may engage in rentals for various reasons. And if you're going to rent mobile homes, it's essential that you have a system of rental inspections. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the necessity of inspections and how to perform them properly.

It's not uncommon to have lots of different sizes, but sometimes park owners have to make hard choices on how best to use their smallest parcels. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to discuss the different options for small lots and come to some mathematical conclusions on their most profitable uses.

Discover how two of our students, Tiffany and Ruby, turned a small mobile home park into a cashflow gold mine! Using creative financing, a low down payment, and a simple value-add strategy, we unlocked the property's massive potential. Listen to learn proven strategies for big returns in small mobile home parks!

Welcome to another episode of Founders Club! On this episode we'll be talking to Kevin Bupp about Mobile Home Park Investing.   Connect with Founders Club Host Oliver Graf on Instagram: @OliverGraf360   Welcome to Founders Club, the show where we deep dive with top entrepreneurs, investors, and game-changers in real estate. In this episode, host Oliver Graf sits down with Kevin Bupp, a mobile home park investing expert and the founder of Sunrise Capital Investors. Kevin breaks down how he built an empire generating massive cash flow from one of the most underrated asset classes in real estate — mobile home parks.   Do me a solid and…   Leave a 5 star review!   Find me on Instagram: @OliverGraf360   Founders Club TikTok: @FoundersClubPodcast   Subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/OliverGrafTV   Get on my VIP email list and get new episodes of Founders Club straight to you inbox: http://eepurl.com/g_L2Ev    Book me to speak: https://olivergraf.tv/speaking   Book a 1-on1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/olivergraf360/vip   ► JOIN OUR NATIONWIDE REAL ESTATE TEAM: https://www.100commissionrealestate.com  

In forging successful mobile home park deals, one of your most important tools is simply “thinking outside the box”. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review some of the most successful creative tactics to make deals work for both buyer and seller. As we'll discuss, today's winning buyer is a mixture of one part scientist and one part sculptor.

In this episode, I interview real estate investors and authors Mark and Kirsten Krikke where we talk all about profiting with midterm Airbnb rentals for mobile home investors.  You'll learn the following: How Mark and Kirsten got into this niche of midterm Airbnb rentals as real estate invstors Differences between short-term, midterm and long-term Airbnb rentals Why Mark and Kirsten prefer midterm Airbnb rentals and its advantages Property management tips as landlords of Airbnb rentals How Airbnb rentals can work for mobile home investors and why Process of marketing Airbnb rentals including how to fill and maintain properties as an Airbnb landlord  Resources available for real estate investors wanting to get started as Airbnb landlords Tools Mark and Kirsten use for their own Airbnb rental property business and more! We talk about all things Airbnb rentals for mobile home investors. Plus, Mark and Kirsten share helpful resources and advice to get started as an Airbnb landlord and real estate investor so be sure to tune in and listen to the end.  Support the Show: https://www.adventuresinmobilehomes.com/support Episode Show Notes: https://www.adventuresinmobilehomes.com/92

The late John Naisbitt coined the term “megatrend” to describe “long-term and transformative forces” that he saw in the U.S. economy. But all megatrends start small and grow over time, like the Mighty Oak. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the new “megatrends” that impact the mobile home park sector with predictions on their direction over time.

When you buy a mobile home park, one of the first decisions you have to make is whether to keep the existing manager or to replace them. Legacy managers often come with a book of knowledge but their potentially bad traits may make them toxic to your park's performance. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review the science behind making that choice correctly.

While municipal utilities are universally preferred, many mobile home parks have private water, sewer or both. Yet, in some cases, there is access to lines available to potentially convert the park over to the “city” utility equivalent. But should you consider doing so? In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review the important considerations needed to make the right decision.

Logan Moffett is the owner of Re/Max Associates and The Moffett Group, two real estate businesses based in Provo, Utah. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Spanish and a minor in Business Management, which gave him the language and leadership skills to serve a diverse clientele and manage a successful team. With over six years of experience as a realtor, Logan has assisted hundreds of clients in buying and selling their properties, including real estate investments. He specializes in new construction projects, as he understands the growing demand and opportunities in Utah County, where the population is expected to double in the next 15 years. Logan is passionate about real estate, personal finance, and art, and he enjoys music and family in his spare time. In our podcast, Logan shares his 1 secret to 3xing his investment in mobile home parks and how any real estate investor and agent can use this 1 secret tactic to create massive improvements in their business and in their lives! Logan also shares LIVE case studies of some of his current deals that he is working on! You Can Find Logan @: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/multifammoffett/ Learn More About Logan: https://youtu.be/WY9cgrUce9U?si=GGb8zQ1s4t1pqLB1

Scott Turner is the new head of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. And he's bringing a new vision and mission that will impact many aspects of the mobile home park industry going forward – in a very positive way. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore Turner's new hot button topics.

While the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency is trying to reduce cost on a national level, many of these same principles apply to mobile home parks. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review the real-life methods to perform a DOGE study on your property and discuss many of the areas that virtually every mobile home park can do a better job in.

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Every time a mobile home pulls out of a lot in your community, you lose a ton of money. Park owners have been pondering for years the magic of how to keep homes from leaving. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review the methods attempted over the years and explore the only real solutions to keeping occupied lots from becoming vacant.

A mobile home park is like a chess board with many options to place your pieces, not just the ones that come with the owner's manual. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the reasons that you might want to change the positioning of your mobile homes, the typical rules regarding that customization, and where these slight park redesigns may be heading in the future.

We have been talking for years about the difficulty in building new mobile home parks. However, there has been a shift in the parable of how you can get a permit to build yet still be in a desirable area. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the new face of park development and why that's a great thing for the industry.

Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, was the first to explore the necessity of "riding the wave". And his lessons learned transfer well to mobile home park management. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review what he meant, how he came to form this opinion, and how all mobile home park owners and managers need to embrace this important tenet.

Join Dan in this insightful episode of the 5F Conversations Podcast as he sits down with Brandin to explore the unique opportunities in mobile home park investing. Together, they discuss why mobile home parks make a smart investment, share their strategies for successful acquisitions, and reveal the keys to effective management in this thriving asset class. Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice and exciting opportunities for partnership. Tune in now to learn how mobile home parks can transform your investment portfolio!

Most community owners raise their rents annually, and typically in the Spring. As part of that process, they often have to get new leases and rules signed. Additionally, every time you buy a new mobile home park you are going to have to get new leases and rules executed. But how do you navigate that process? In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review the methodology to do this correctly.

Much of the uncertainty in America ended with the November 5th election, and we now know who will be running things starting in 2025. But many investors don't realize that our starting point as a nation may be much different than what the media has conveyed to date. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast, we're going to review where things may really stand and what we can expect in the New Year.

The affordable housing issue persists in this country as homeownership becomes further out of reach for most people. One of the most viable solutions to this issue is Mobile Home Parks. Unlike common misperceptions of old, rundown parks with low-income tenants, many parks are in solid communities in great submarkets with modern amenities like pools, pickleball, kid's play areas, and clubhouses.  They can also be great cash flowing assets for investors. Kevin Bupp, CEO of Sunrise Capital Investors, has built a portfolio of 3500 pads across17 states over the past dozen years. 

Today, my guest is Kevin Bupp. Kevin Bupp is a seasoned commercial real estate investor, top podcast host and author of the Cashflow Investor with over 1 billion in real estate transactions under his belt, and in just a minute, we're going to speak with Kevin Bupp about the real estate market, specifically the mobile home park investment strategies he uses. https://sunrisecapitalinvestors.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbupp/  

We all know that banks like mobile home parks at what they call “stabilized occupancy” – which is around 80% full – and have less affection for those properties that have not yet hit that status. When you are looking at buying a mobile home park with significant vacancy, one smart starting point is to make sure that your “vacant” lot count is reflective of what should be truly available.

Mobile home park owners have to deal with rules and regulations like any other business and making sure you are in full compliance is essential. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to focus on what the standard regulations are and which agency is responsible for them.

While most mobile home parks have direct access to roads and utilities, others share one or more of these with a neighboring property. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to explore the concept of shared services and how to navigate that issue correctly.

Baby Boomers are aging and they make up a large segment of mobile home park residents. Will mobile homes meet their needs in the years ahead? In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review if mobile homes can fit the needs of seniors and offer a great living experience for them.

My guest today is a seasoned mobile home park investor. Not only does he own just over two thousand units, through his company Vicktory Capital he also controls 41 parks worth over $130 million dollars and has successfully turned around 21 different communities. Derek Vickers is here today to discuss mobile home parks and the successful business he's built around them. We'll be discussing his strategy for adding value to the parks he buys, and the creative way he uses the park-owned homes to increase his appraised value for the eventual refinance. Find out more: www.vicktorycapital.com And follow Derekvickers885 on all social platforms. Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and Medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com Attention real estate investors! Save the date for the Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, happening April 24-25, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event is the perfect place to connect with fellow investors, gain valuable insights, and elevate your real estate game. With a lineup of expert speakers and numerous networking opportunities, you won't want to miss it. https://www.midwestreiconference.com

Let's assume you need to get your property looking good quickly. Maybe you have a bank inspection or a critical date for launching your marketing campaign to fill vacant homes. When you want to make major improvements in property appearance fast, here are some methods that cost very little but have a big impact and, in many cases, will last for a decent amount of time.

All businesses need to listen to their customers in order to better serve their needs–and mobile home parks are no different. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review the intricacies of getting fair and balanced resident input to help better steer your mobile home community.

There is one rule that defends the rights of mobile home park owners more than any other: legal-nonconformance, also known as “grandfathering”. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review why property rights are strong regardless of the state the park is located in, and why “grandfathering” is so hard for some city officials to comprehend and enforce fairly.

This year's Presidential election is probably the most stressful of all time as both parties could not be more diametrically opposite with platforms that share no commonality. However, regardless of who wins there is good news: not much is going to change. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review why you will be fine regardless of who win, so you can stop being upset about it.