🚨 Venezuela, Energy Independence & The Real Estate Shift NO ONE Sees Coming

Trump just captured Venezuela’s president in a 2-hour operation—and the real estate implications are MASSIVE.

While everyone focuses on oil, smart investors are connecting the dots to what this means for housing, inflation, and where to deploy capital in 2026.

In this episode, we break down the geopolitical chess game and why manufactured housing is the clear winner:

✅ Venezuela takeover: What 20% of world’s oil reserves means for inflation & real estate
✅ Energy independence play: How this cripples China & Russia (our real competitors)
✅ Multifamily bloodbath: Phoenix assets down 40%, La Jolla offering 3 months FREE rent
✅ The mobile home park advantage: 3% turnover vs 50%, half the cost, ZERO new supply
✅ Billionaire tax strategy: How to use depreciation to offset passive income (we break down the math)
✅ Hard assets: Silver up 175% vs USD down -7% in 2025—why cash is NOT king

KEY TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - 2026 Kickoff: What’s Coming
2:15 - Venezuela Capture: The Real Story
12:40 - Geopolitical Strategy (China, Russia, Energy)
23:45 - Why Multifamily is Underwater
35:20 - Mobile Home Parks: The Tortoise Passing The Rabbit
48:15 - Cost Segregation & Depreciation Mastery
58:40 - Cap Rates: 4% Apartments vs 5% MHP (With Way More Upside)
1:05:30 - Debt, Inflation & The Fiat Currency Endgame

While geopolitical chaos creates uncertainty, manufactured housing offers structural stability, inflation protection, and the best risk-adjusted returns in real estate. Period.

We’re not speculating on rent growth in oversupplied markets. We’re executing on supply-constrained affordable housing with 2-4 years of visible runway.

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Blake Comfort:

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Jennifer Purcell

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Ben Schuster:

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Tide Eldridge

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#Venezuela #RealEstateInvesting #MobileHomeParks #TrumpVenezuela #Geopolitics #MultifamilyInvesting #PassiveIncome #RealEstate2026 #EnergyIndependence #InflationHedge #HardAssets

Mario Pais is a real estate investor and entrepreneur who began his investing journey at a young age with a clear focus on family, legacy, and long-term stability. Becoming a father early in life shaped Mario’s mindset around financial independence, leading him from traditional investing paths into residential and income-producing real estate.

Through discipline, long-term thinking, and steady execution, Mario has built a portfolio centered on cash flow, risk management, and sustainable growth.

Notes:

● (00:00) Welcome to CashFlow Quest & introduction of Mario Pais
● (01:00) Early life, family background, and becoming a young father
● (02:30) Developing a legacy-driven mindset
● (03:40) Early investing decisions and financial discipline
● (05:30) First exposure to real estate ownership
● (07:45) Residential real estate as a foundation
● (10:30) Balancing risk, family, and long-term planning
● (13:45) Why cash flow matters more than speculation
● (17:30) Lessons learned from early ownership
● (22:00) Shifting mindset from employee to investor
● (26:00) Scaling responsibly without overextending
● (31:30) Real estate as a vehicle for stability
● (37:00) How life stages influence investment strategy
● (43:30) Teaching financial principles to kids
● (50:00) Long-term thinking vs short-term wins
● (56:30) Mistakes, lessons, and recalibration
● (01:02:00) Advice for young investors and parents
● (01:08:30) Final reflections on legacy and purpose
● (01:14:00) Closing thoughts and wrap-up

Pat Zarella is the founder of Invest Clearly, a third-party review and verification platform built to bring transparency to real estate syndication. After discovering fraud early in his real estate journey, Pat set out to create a neutral space where verified investors can share real experiences—helping LPs make smarter, safer investment decisions.

Listeners can learn more about Pat and Invest Clearly at:
Website: https://www.investclearly.com

Notes:

● (00:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast
● (01:00) Investor fear, trust issues, and transparency gaps
● (03:00) Pat’s background and entry into real estate
● (04:10) Discovering fraud inside a syndication operation
● (05:45) The lack of objective GP verification
● (08:55) Returns vs real investor experience
● (11:00) How Invest Clearly works for LPs
● (12:15) How reviews are verified with proof of investment
● (14:15) Why GP responses to reviews matter
● (16:30) How LPs should use reviews in due diligence
● (19:00) Why negative reviews remain public
● (22:35) Investing in businesses backed by real estate
● (24:30) SEC filings, Form D, and compliance basics
● (26:20) How Invest Clearly built its GP database
● (28:35) 506(b) advantages and non-solicitation
● (29:40) How Invest Clearly makes money (and stays neutral)
● (33:30) Market noise, inflated returns, and risk
● (36:10) Pat’s long-term vision for Invest Clearly
● (37:05) Final thoughts and wrap-up

Tide Eldridge, based in La Mesa, CA, US, is currently a Chief Operations Officer at Comfort Communities. Linkedin

Benjamin Schuster is a Partner at Comfort Capital, leading Capital Formation and Investor Relations. Linkedin

Notes:  

00:00 Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast!

00:30 Evaluating new entrants in mobile home park investments

04:00 Challenges of managing park-owned homes

06:35 “Affordable housing isn’t just an investment thesis — it’s a responsibility.”

11:30 Infill strategies and operational hurdles

23:00 The complexities of fund structures

32:00 Equity deployment challenges

32:30 Understanding management and acquisition fees

33:00 Revenue vs. equity-based fees

36:30 Scaling and market expertise

37:30 Building effective management teams

39:00 Predictions for 2026

46:00 The value of affordable housing

48:00 Investor relations and fundraising

51:00 Long-term ownership vs. fix and flip

52:30 Revitalizing mobile home parks

54:30 Interest rates and economic predictions

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Blake Comfort, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital. In 2008, Blake began a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing. 
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Jennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building the management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. 
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Comfort Capital

Comfort Communities

Tide Eldridge, based in La Mesa, CA, US, is currently a Chief Operations Officer at Comfort Communities. Tide Eldridge brings experience from previous roles at Comfort Communities and Hanger94. 

Linkedin

Benjamin Schuster is a Partner at Comfort Capital, leading Capital Formation and Investor Relations. He previously worked at BlackRock, managing private equity real estate investments and investor relations for institutional clients. 

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Notes: 

00:00 Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast!

01:00 Casa piano deal in Wiley, Texas

02:00 Sewer issues and vendor challenges

06:30 Interest rates and market conditions

09:30 Center point deal in Chicago

18:00 Phoenix market and Villa Trio portfolio

27:00 Tenant in common structures and dispositions

33:00 Reflecting on success and team efforts

33:30 The complexity of 1031 exchanges

36:00 Challenges in real estate transactions

40:00 The Paradise view acquisition

47:41 “Our staffing infrastructure is on another level… we’re going in with people who have installed hundreds of homes.”

48:00 Investor relations and fundraising

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Blake Comfort, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital in 2008, embarked on a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. In 2009, Comfort Communities acquired its first manufactured home community, and since then, the company has continued to expand, purchasing and managing numerous manufactured housing communities. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing for Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital. When he’s not working, Blake cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two young children and occasionally takes to the skies, flying around San Diego.

Blake Comfort- LinkedIn

Jennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital, was raised in a real estate-loving household with her father being a general contractor and developer of over 4,000 units in San Diego County. Her mission is to change the perception of “Trailer Parks” and create exceptional living environments with top-notch service for residents. A San Diego State University graduate, Jennifer previously worked with R&V Management for their multi-family apartment portfolio at a leading global corporate housing company. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building Comfort Communities management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. When she is not operating mobile home communities, she loves the outdoors,and spending quality time with her husband and her two young children.

Jennifer Purcell- LinkedIn

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Comfort Capital

Comfort Communities

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Troy Lindstrom is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate investor who built and sold multiple manufacturing and metals-sourcing companies serving major data-center and telecommunications clients—including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.

Known for his customer-first approach and steady leadership through industry cycles, Troy scaled his operations from a small sheet-metal shop into a multi-facility enterprise before successfully exiting in 2019.

LinkedIn
 

Notes: 

00:00 Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast!

01:00 Starting A Sheet Metal Manufacturing Business

04:30 Challenges And Growth In The Manufacturing Industry

06:30 Venturing Into Metal Sourcing And Off-Road Business

10:30 Customer Relationships And Business Philosophy

10:57 “We built the whole business on never saying no.”

13:00 Transition To Retirement And Real Estate Beginnings

19:30 First Real Estate Investment And Lessons Learned

25:00 Real Estate Journey: From 2007 To 2008

27:00 San Diego Real Estate Dilemma

28:30 Commercial Real Estate Investments

34:00 Lessons From Real Estate And Business

41:00 Achieving Cash Flow Goals

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Blake Comfort, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital in 2008, embarked on a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. In 2009, Comfort Communities acquired its first manufactured home community, and since then, the company has continued to expand, purchasing and managing numerous manufactured housing communities. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing for Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital. When he’s not working, Blake cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two young children and occasionally takes to the skies, flying around San Diego.

Blake Comfort- LinkedIn

Jennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital, was raised in a real estate-loving household with her father being a general contractor and developer of over 4,000 units in San Diego County. Her mission is to change the perception of “Trailer Parks” and create exceptional living environments with top-notch service for residents. A San Diego State University graduate, Jennifer previously worked with R&V Management for their multi-family apartment portfolio at a leading global corporate housing company. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building Comfort Communities management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. When she is not operating mobile home communities, she loves spending time outdoors, throwing the ball for her dog, and spending quality time with her husband and her two young children.

Jennifer Purcell- LinkedIn

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Comfort Capital

Comfort Communities

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Andy Farkas is a CPA and real estate tax strategist, and the founder of Farkas Tax Advisors—a fast-growing firm specializing in advanced tax planning for real estate investors and entrepreneurs. With deep expertise in cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and entity structuring, Andy helps clients legally reduce taxes, maximize deductions, and build long-term wealth.

Instagram

Farkas Tax Advisors inc.

Resources:

Section 461(l) Excess Business Loss Limitation

California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)

Net Investment Income Tax  

IRS – S Corporation Election (Form 2553)

Notes:  

00:00 Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast!

01:00 Journey to Becoming a CPA

02:30 Exponential growth of Farkas Advisors

06:00 Tax planning for billionaires vs. millionaires

07:00 Understanding different forms of income

13:00 Real estate professional designation

17:30 Navigating passive and non-passive income

35:21 “Bonus depreciation coming back allows us to create massive losses and eliminate taxes for years.”

35:30 Recent tax legislation changes

41:00 Understanding tax credits and personal liability

42:00 California income and partnership elections

45:30 S-Corp vs LLC: which is better for your business?

55:00 Maximizing tax benefits with cost segregation

55:00 Strategic tax planning for high net worth individuals

58:30 The power of real estate investments

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Blake Comfort, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital in 2008, embarked on a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. In 2009, Comfort Communities acquired its first manufactured home community, and since then, the company has continued to expand, purchasing and managing numerous manufactured housing communities. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing for Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital. When he’s not working, Blake cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two young children and occasionally takes to the skies, flying around San Diego.

Jennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital, was raised in a real estate-loving household with her father being a general contractor and developer of over 4,000 units in San Diego County. Her mission is to change the perception of “Trailer Parks” and create exceptional living environments with top-notch service for residents. A San Diego State University graduate, Jennifer previously worked with R&V Management for their multi-family apartment portfolio at a leading global corporate housing company. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building Comfort Communities management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. When she is not operating mobile home communities, she loves spending time outdoors, throwing the ball for her dog, and spending quality time with her husband and her two young children.

Aaron Kancevicious is a 1031 exchange specialist real estate consultant, and VP of Business Development at 1031 Specialists, a nationwide firm helping investors build wealth through strategic tax-deferred exchanges. With over 25 years of experience in real estate and finance, Aaron has guided thousands of investors, realtors, and financial planners through the complexities of 1031 exchanges—transforming what many see as a confusing process into a powerful wealth-building tool.

LinkedIn

Resources:

• Pinnacle 1031
• IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
• California Franchise Tax Board
• LLC (Limited Liability Company)
   

Notes: 

00:00 Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast!

00:00 Meet Aaron Kancevicious: VP of Business Development

00:30 Understanding 1031 Exchanges

02:30 The Role of a Qualified Intermediary

04:00 Hypothetical Scenario: Running Through a 1031 Exchange

04:30 Planning and Timing for 1031 Exchanges

05:00 The Importance of Planning Ahead

20:30 Reverse 1031 Exchanges Explained

27:00 Fractional Ownership and 1031 Exchanges

27:30 Legal and Financial Complexities

29:00 Consulting and Client Guidance

31:00 Tax Implications and Strategies

31:00 Boot and Depreciation

32:00 Tenant in Common Structures

37:00 Planning and Structuring Investments

39:00 Common Misconceptions and Advice

47:02 “Never sell without exchanging. Swap till you drop — that’s the strategy.”

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Blake Comfort, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital in 2008, embarked on a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. In 2009, Comfort Communities acquired its first manufactured home community, and since then, the company has continued to expand, purchasing and managing numerous manufactured housing communities. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing for Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital. When he’s not working, Blake cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two young children and occasionally takes to the skies, flying around San Diego.

Jennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital, was raised in a real estate-loving household with her father being a general contractor and developer of over 4,000 units in San Diego County. Her mission is to change the perception of “Trailer Parks” and create exceptional living environments with top-notch service for residents. A San Diego State University graduate, Jennifer previously worked with R&V Management for their multi-family apartment portfolio at a leading global corporate housing company. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building Comfort Communities management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. When she is not operating mobile home communities, she loves spending time outdoors, throwing the ball for her dog, and spending quality time with her husband and her two young children.

Amy Cooper is a glamping pioneer, real estate investor, and founder of GlampHER, an innovative outdoor hospitality brand transforming RV parks and campgrounds into high-yield, unforgettable destinations. With a background in national business development and a sharp eye for creative income streams, Amy has built a portfolio of unique properties that blend long-term RV living, short-term rentals, and luxury glamping experiences.

Listeners can learn more  GlampHER.com and connecting with her on social media.
LinkedIn
Instagram

Resources:

• Conestoga Wagon Company
• CampSpot
• ResNexus
• Starlink
• Cash Flow Portal
• Juniper Square
• Beaver Lake, Arkansas
• Outdoor Hospitality Conference (OHC)
• Family Office Club
   

Notes: 

(00:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! 

(00:30) – Amy Cooper's background and journey

(02:00) – First RV Park purchase and business insights

(03:00) – Expanding into glamping and unique ventures

(06:00) – Innovative glamping solutions and future plans

(11:30) – Challenges and opportunities in the RV and glamping industry

(17:40) – “This business is about being creative. It’s about pivoting.”

(22:00) – Creative solutions and vendor collaborations

(31:30) – Engaging with mobile home and RV parks

(32:30) – Challenges in RV park investments

(33:00) – Seller financing and market trends

(39:00) – Capital raising strategies

(55:30) –  Technology and management in RV parks

(58:46) –  Balancing work and personal life

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Blake Comfort, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital in 2008, embarked on a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. In 2009, Comfort Communities acquired its first manufactured home community, and since then, the company has continued to expand, purchasing and managing numerous manufactured housing communities. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing for Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital. When he’s not working, Blake cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two young children and occasionally takes to the skies, flying around San Diego.

Jennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital, was raised in a real estate-loving household with her father being a general contractor and developer of over 4,000 units in San Diego County. Her mission is to change the perception of “Trailer Parks” and create exceptional living environments with top-notch service for residents. A San Diego State University graduate, Jennifer previously worked with R&V Management for their multi-family apartment portfolio at a leading global corporate housing company. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building Comfort Communities management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. When she is not operating mobile home communities, she loves spending time outdoors, throwing the ball for her dog, and spending quality time with her husband and her two young children.

Galiano Tiramani is a housing innovator, entrepreneur, and co-founder of BOXABL, a groundbreaking startup revolutionizing the construction industry through foldable, factory-built homes. With a mission to solve the global housing crisis, Galiano and his team are redefining how homes are built—bringing automation, scalability, and speed to a space historically plagued by inefficiency, regulation, and rising costs.

Listeners can learn more at Boxabl.com and follow BOXABL on YouTube and social media for updates on their journey.

Resources:

• BOXABL (Galiano’s company)
  Factory-built housing startup using folding modules.
  
   

Notes: 

(00:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! 
(00:30) Guest introduction: Galiano Tiramani, BOXABL
(01:00) The BOXABL origin story and inspiration from car manufacturing
(03:00) Early challenges in modular and factory-built housing
(05:00) The Casita model and expanding product lines
(07:00) Vertical integration and evolving the business model
(09:00) Regulatory hurdles and navigating state and federal codes
(09:45) “We can unfold a house in 30 minutes.”
(12:00) Speed, durability, and efficiency of BOXABL homes
(14:00) Zoning, permits, and the sales cycle
(16:00) Applications in mobile home and RV parks
(18:00) Construction materials and energy efficiency
(20:00) Collaborations and opportunities in manufactured housing
(22:00) The vision for the future: scaling up and world domination

 

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Blake Comfort, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital in 2008, embarked on a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. In 2009, Comfort Communities acquired its first manufactured home community, and since then, the company has continued to expand, purchasing and managing numerous manufactured housing communities. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing for Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital. When he’s not working, Blake cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two young children and occasionally takes to the skies, flying around San Diego.

Jennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital, was raised in a real estate-loving household with her father being a general contractor and developer of over 4,000 units in San Diego County. Her mission is to change the perception of “Trailer Parks” and create exceptional living environments with top-notch service for residents. A San Diego State University graduate, Jennifer previously worked with R&V Management for their multi-family apartment portfolio at a leading global corporate housing company. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building Comfort Communities management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. When she is not operating mobile home communities, she loves spending time outdoors, throwing the ball for her dog, and spending quality time with her husband and her two young children.