The Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast

The Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast episodes:

• 04.24.2024

  Ep. 187 | Interview with Chuck Schierbeck on Manufactured Mastery: Navigating Mobile Home Investments and Market Trends

  Welcome to a new episode! Today we take a deep dive into the world of manufactured housing and commercial real estate with our distinguished guest, Chuck Schierbeck II, MAI, MICP. As a seasoned Valuation Services Director and a real estate...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Ep. 186 | Interview with Rachel Hernandez on Mobile Home Adventures: Investing, Wholesaling, and Sales

  Welcome to our latest episode! Get ready to embark on another enlightening journey as we dive into the world of mobile home investing with Rachel Hernandez, best-selling author, real estate investor, and speaker renowned for her expertise in Adventures in...

  
• 02.28.2024

  Ep. 185 | Interview with Victoria Cowart on the Do's and Don'ts Concerning Pet Screening

  Welcome to our latest episode! Let’s delve into the dynamic world of property management and pet regulations with our esteemed guest, Victoria Cowart. Victoria brings a wealth of expertise as the Director of Education & Outreach for PetScreening, coupled with...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Ep. 184 | Interview with Douglas Raney on When and How to Amend A Contract

  Welcome to our latest episode! Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of real estate law and development with our esteemed guest, Douglas Raney. Douglas brings over a decade of expertise as a real estate attorney and developer, with...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Ep. 183 | Interview with Pasha Esfandiary on Buying Parks Before They're All Gone and Buying With Scale

  Welcome to our latest episode! Prepare to be inspired as we delve into the dynamic world of Mobile Home Park investing with a true visionary, Pasha Esfandiary, CEO of Evoke Capital. Pasha's journey from professional poker player to mobile home...

  
• 02.07.2024

  Ep. 182 | Interview with Nicholas Yale on Operating Hybrid RV and MH

  Welcome to our latest episode! Join us as we dive into the world of mobile home park investing with a true expert, Nicholas Yale, Co-Founder of Liberty Capital Group. Nicholas embarked on his journey in 2020, and by the beginning...

  
• 01.18.2024

  Ep. 181 | Interview With Kirby Horton on Adding Value to Communities

  Welcome to another episode! We sit down with Kirby Horton, Co-Chief Executive Officer of The Firm Inc., a seasoned expert with over 30 years in the insurance business and a remarkable 16 years dedicated to the world of manufactured housing....

  
• 12.27.2023

  Ep. 180 | Interview with Jason Postill & Tyler Lekas on How to Grow Quickly in a Target Market

  Welcome to our latest episode. Today, we're honored to have Jason Postill and Tyler Lekas, distinguished figures in the mobile home park investment field, sharing their expertise.   Jason PostillAfter concluding his professional baseball career in 2015, Jason ventured into real estate,...

  
• 12.20.2023

  Ep. 179 | Interview with Emma Norman on Mobile Home Park Loans and Real Estate Financing Strategies

  Welcome to another episode! Today, we sit down with Emma Norman, a Mobile Home Park Loan Specialist and Commercial Real Estate Specialist. Emma's passion for affordable and attainable housing shines through her unique journey and deep understanding of mobile home...

  
• 12.13.2023

  Ep. 178 | Interview With Tim Woodbridge on Buying MHPs While Maintaining Happiness

  Welcome to another episode! Today, we're talking with Tim Woodbridge, a multifamily real estate owner/operator with a journey into mobile home park investing. In December 2019, Tim acquired his first mobile home park, and now he oversees a portfolio of nine...

  
• 10.25.2023

  Ep. 177 | Interview with Max Baker on How to Work With Brokers To Win More Deals

  Welcome to another episode. Today we talk to Max Baker, CEO of The Mobile Home Park Broker. With a history in mobile home parks dating back to 2000, Max shares his journey into this niche, which began with hands-on experience...

  
• 10.18.2023

  Ep. 176 | Interview with Jose Garcia on Working with Lonnie Dealers and Home Flippers in your MHP

  In this episode, we sit down with Jose Garcia, widely known as the 'Trailer Park King' and the best-selling author of 'How to Become the Next Mobile Home Millionaire.' With over seven years of experience in mobile home park investing,...

  
• 10.11.2023

  Ep. 175 | Interview with Ben Braband on How to Acquire MHPs with a Strategic Approach Towards Growth

  In this episode, we sit down with Ben Braband, the owner of Saddleback Valley Communities, a mobile home park portfolio spanning 46 parks across 9 states. With experience as a former Los Angeles Police Officer and Naval Intelligence Specialist, Ben...

  
• 10.04.2023

  Ep. 174 | Interview with Shawn Dwyer on How to Get Started Buying MHPs While Working a W2 Job

  In this podcast episode, we interview Shawn Dwyer, the founder of Golden Oak REI and a seasoned Mobile Home Community Real Estate Investor. Shawn's mission is to assist busy professionals in creating passive income through recession-resistant real estate investments, offering...

  
• 06.15.2023

  Ep. 173 | Interview With Steve Case on How to Use Master Lease And Option to Buy Parks

  In this captivating podcast episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Steve Case, a retired Air Force pilot turned mobile home park investor and the mastermind behind mobilehomeuniversity.com. With a wealth of experience and a strong emphasis on education, mentorship,...

  
• 05.24.2023

  Ep. 172 | Interview With Derek Vickers on Buying Parks With POH and Tips for Florida MHPs

  In this insightful episode, we welcome Derek Vickers, the owner of Victory Real Estate Group, who brings his expertise in the mobile home park business to the forefront. Derek shares his unique perspectives on various aspects of the industry, shedding...

  
• 05.17.2023

  Ep. 171 | Interview with Jason Janda on How to Avoid Mistakes During Diligence

  In this episode, Jason Janda, CEO of Rochester Property Group, LLC, a practicing attorney and mobile home park owner and investor, shares his expertise on deal sourcing and due diligence in the real estate industry. He has mentioned an interesting...

  
• 05.10.2023

  Ep. 170 | Ferd Niemann on Pushing Back Against a City on Fair Housing Grounds

  In this episode, we take a closer look at fair housing laws and the challenges that cities and individuals face in upholding them. We explore the topic of zoning and how it can impact fair housing, as well as the...

  
• 05.03.2023

  Ep. 169 | Ferd Niemann on How Ancillary Services Provide Value and Resident Satisfaction

  In today’s episode, we delve into the current state of the real estate market and the impact it has on property management operations. The episode explores how acquisitions have decreased due to the current interest rate environment and how operators...

  
• 04.12.2023

  Ep. 168 | Interview With Ken Schefler on Navigating The Current MHP Sales Market

  In today's episode, we are joined by Ken Schefler of Yale Advisors, who shares his journey to becoming a realtor. Ken had a diverse career before entering commercial real estate, including working as a writer for movie scripts and TV...

  
• 04.12.2023

  Ep. 167 | Interview With Franco Perez on Helping Residents Upgrade Their Homes

  In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Franco Perez, an expert in helping residents upgrade their homes. Franco is the Founder of Franco Mobile Homes, a company that specializes in providing financing solutions for home improvements. Franco sheds...

  
• 03.22.2023

  Ep. 166 | Interview With Scott Macneil on Financing Mobile Home Sales With Pep

  In today’s episode, we will be highlighting our guest’s expertise in financing mobile home sales. Our guest is Scott Macneil, the CEO of Performance Equity Partners. He will be providing some background on the mobile home industry and how PEP...

  
• 03.15.2023

  Ep. 165 | Ferd Niemann on How To Make More With Less. Bigger Splits For the GP Beats More Pads!

  In the latest episode of The Mobile Home Parks, host Ferd Niemann discusses his experience as a mobile home park owner operator. Niemann shares a quote by Bill Gates that inspires his approach to work: "Give a lazy person a...

  
• 03.08.2023

  Ep. 164 | Interview with Vincent Tao and Elizabeth Woods on Quitting Your Job and Becoming RE Investors

  In today's episode of the The Mobile Home Parks podcast, we sit down with Vincent Tao and Elizabeth Woods, who made the bold decision to leave their jobs and pursue a career in lease communities and apartment rentals. Despite the...

  
• 12.07.2022

  Ep. 163 | Interview With MHP Owner and Operator Yoel Kelman on How to Grow an MHP Company

  In today’s episode, we welcome Yoel Kelman of Three Pillar Communities. He is a big operator. Yoel started with a partner to invest in mobile home parks, and they've got parks all over the country. He also has a background...

  
• 11.23.2022

  Ep.162 | Interview With MHP Owner and Broker Enon Winkler on How To Navigate A Challenging Capital Market

  In today’s episode, we welcome Enon Winkler. He is a mobile home and RV broker who owns and operates mobile home parks while doing some third party management from time to time. He crushed it at multifamily back in 2004-2009,...

  
• 11.09.2022

  Ep. 161 | Interview With Bryce McMurry on Growing A Portfolio With A Contractor Mindset

  In today’s episode, we welcome Bryce McMurry to discuss how you can grow your portfolio with the help of his expertise in the contractor field. Bryan and his partners have “adding value to properties” as their niche in their construction projects....

  
• 11.02.2022

  Ep. 160 | Interview with Jonathan Gilmore on the Dutiful Execution of TIC Drop and Swap 1031 Transactions

  In today’s episode, we discuss how not to pay taxes. Did you know that when you invest in real estate, you face tax problems? And not just when you sell the property, but at every step along the way. Wouldn't it...

  
• 10.12.2022

  Ep. 159 | Ferd Niemann on the Legal Risks For the Unweary, Navigating the Acquisition

  Today, we discuss the risks that come with property acquisition. In today's real estate market, home purchases may not always result in what you expected. It's not just the property itself, but also the hidden traps of the contracts that can...

  
• 10.05.2022

  Ep. 158 | Interview With Ryan White on Navigating the Evictions Process

  Today, we discuss both the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords when it comes to property real estate renting and or leasing. A landlord’s desire for security and a tenant’s right to a safe and habitable residence are often at...

  
• 10.05.2022

  Ep. 157 | Interview with Mitchel Armstrong on How To Hustle, Network, and Persevere Into MHP Success

  Networking has become more robust in this day and age. Being in the right place at the right time and referrals through word of mouth has always been a reliable method of getting more business. But you’d be surprised how...

  
• 09.21.2022

  Ep. 156 | Ferd Niemann on How To Write A Cover Letter to LP or Passive Investors

  Today, we discuss the importance of a written correspondence especially for investors. Most real estate transactions require some form of written contract, and it's very important that this portion of the transaction be addressed quickly and efficiently! Even simple verbal agreements...

  
• 09.14.2022

  Ep. 155 | Ferd Niemann on How and When to Use a Master Lease with Option to Purchase

  Today, we discuss what a Master Lease is and how and when you can use this for purchase.  Master Lease is a controlling lease that gives the lessee the right to control and sublease the property during the lease. The lessee...

  
• 09.07.2022

  Ep. 154 | Ferd Niemann on Why and When Do I Need A PPM Over a Joint Venture

  The Private Place Memorandum (PPM) is executed in a legal document that each and every single person has. It contains a unique aspect relating to the individual, but also to the public. Even though a PPM by its nature is private,...

  
• 08.31.2022

  Ep. 153 | Ferd Niemann on the 10 Steps to Getting Your Loan Approved

  Banks want to lend money, but they're ultra-conservative. You need these tips to help you get approved.  This episode will help you qualify for a loan and understand how to work with bank representatives. It will also offer advice on how...

  
• 08.24.2022

  Ep. 152 | Ferd Niemann on Being Obstinate and How It Can Save the Day

  We all know that mobile home parks are a great way to achieve a sense of stability in our lives. However, one of the downsides of being so settled is that when something goes wrong—like a leaky pipe, gas lines...

  
• 08.17.2022

  Ep. 151 | Ferd Niemann on the Factors to Consider when Selecting a Title Company

  The title company you select is critical to your success when buying real estate. An experienced and reliable title company will be experienced in negotiating potentially challenging real estate closing situations smoothly. So, how can you ensure the title company you...

  
• 08.10.2022

  Ep. 150 | Interview With Jonathan Gilmore: Escrow Holdback Agreement

  In a neighborhood with no documentation of water and sewer lines, where the only hold back agreement will be your word, how do you know if the people who came before you did their plumbing right? In today’s episode, we...

  
• 08.03.2022

  Ep. 149 | Interview with Paul Bradley: How to Sell Your Mobile Home Parks to Your Residents

  In today’s episode, we talk to Paul Bradley. Paul is a mobile home park operator who first stepped into the industry in 1988 when he was still 24 years old. As a young professional back then, he began working for...

  
• 07.27.2022

  Ep. 148 | How to Break Into Mobile Home Parks

  In today’s episode, we talk to Dustin Maxwell. Dustin is a commercial airline pilot who lives overseas while managing and owning mobile home parks throughout the United States, but mostly in the Southeast.   Dustin always had a business sense. He emphasizes...

  
• 07.20.2022

  Ep. 147 | Working with the Community to Improve and Build a Portfolio

  In today’s episode, we talk to Craig Napoliello. Craig is a real estate hustler, owned a couple of multi-family properties, but now focuses on mobile home parks. Craig got into mobile home parks for about three years now and ended...

  
• 07.13.2022

  Ep. 146 | How to Minimize Tax Impact and Win as a Mobile Home Park Owner

  In today’s episode, we will be having a conversation with Gerard O’Sullivan. Gerard O'Sullivan  is a successful businessman and a mobile home park investor and operator. He has been investing actively and passively in multifamily for 20 years and just...

  
• 05.04.2022

  Ep. 145 | How To Wholesale and Buy Mobile Home Parks as a Side Hustle

  In today’s episode, we talk to Eric Lindsey. Eric is a real estate hustler, owns and flips mobile home parks while investing in homes and apartments. Eric got into Mobile home parks four to five years ago as a solution...

  
• 04.28.2022

  Ep. 144 | Contractor Paperwork for Pros and Schmos

  In this episode, Ferd talks about the differences between hiring a Pro versus a Schmo contractor. He also explains why pros are expensive compared to Schmos. Ferd also discusses why there is a need to have general liability insurance for...

  
• 04.20.2022

  Ep. 143 | Should I Accept Section 8 for My Mobile Homes

  Section 8 is an opportunity for low-income families and residents to rent apartments and housing at fair market rates.In this episode, Ferd Niemann shares with us real-life experiences and examples of section 8, whether a landlord or tenant should allow...

  
• 04.13.2022

  Ep. 142 | Understanding the Importance of Seller Deliverable Requirements

  It’s always critical to your deal the level of due diligence you can apply before purchasing a property. In this episode of the MHP Lawyer Podcast, Ferd Niemann shares his own due diligence list specific to mobile home parks and...

  
• 04.06.2022

  Ep. 141 | Pros and Cons of Buying A Small Mobile Home Park

  This week's episode is about the pros and cons of owning a small mobile home park. Ferd Niemann shares the pros and cons of buying a small mobile home park. While some pros exist such as getting a chance to...

  
• 03.30.2022

  Ep. 140 | How To Properly Evaluate Sewer Lines

  Jamie Simerly has experience in installing sewer and water utilities for new residential and commercial construction. He has been with Homestead Inspection since 2019. Homestead Inspection is a family-owned and operated business with over 30 years of residential building experience...

  
• 03.23.2022

  Ep. 139 | Why Rent Control Should Be Abolished

  In this episode, Ferd Niemann shares his thoughts on why the concept of rent control should be removed. Ferd expands on the detrimental long-term effects of Rent Control such as low quantity and quality of housing. He also discusses the...

  
• 03.17.2022

  Ep. 138 | The Latest and Most Effective Way To Hire For Your Team

  In this episode, Ferd Niemann discusses the importance of hiring a great property manager in the mobile home park business. Ferd expands on the importance of hiring slow and sometimes needing to fire fast. Ferd reviews the soft and hard...