Cashflow Quest

Cashflow Quest

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Cashflow Quest episodes

  • How a Door-to-Door Salesman Built a Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Business

    Guest Bio and Links:

    Jonathan Mitchell is the founder and CEO of ADU Pals, a California-based real estate development company focused on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) construction and investment. A seasoned entrepreneur with a background in solar contracting and sales, Jonathan now channels his expertise into housing solutions that create long-term cash flow and community impact.

    Listeners can learn more about Jonathan Mitchell at his website, and on IG @jonathanmitchellre, or his Podcast - Skip The Lines

    Notes: 

    • (0:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! 
    • (0:10) Blake welcomes friend and guest, Jonathan Mitchell to the show
    • (1:30) Jonathan’s background into entrepreneurship
    • (5:00) Door-to-Door and uncapped commission
    • (6:00) Building a solar contracting company
    • (7:30) Challenges and pivot to Real Estate
    • (13:30) ADU business opportunity
    • (14:30) Navigating regulations and market demand
    • (19:00) Investment strategies and market insight
    • (24:00) R2 vs R3 - building strategy breakdown
    • (34:00) Understanding rent economics and cost per foot
    • (36:00) Micro vs macro - market intelligence
    • (38:30) Tax benefits and depreciation
    • (45:30) Raising capital and investor relations
    • (59:30) ADU conversions and practical advice

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    Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities 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 forComfortCommunities 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.

    1 hr 3 min
  • America’s Three Fastest-Growing Metros - And the Surprising Forces Behind Them

    Guest Bio and Links:

    Tide Eldridge is a Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Comfort Communities.

    Listeners can connect with Tide Eldridge on LinkedIn @TideEldridge

    Benjamin Schuster leads Capital Formation and Investor Relations for Comfort Capital.

    Listeners can connect with Benjamin Schuster on LinkedIn @BenjaminSchuster

    Notes: 

    • (0:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! 
    • (0:10) Blake introduces today’s topics: Noise in the Market & Investing in Gold
    • (1:00) Market noise and investor reactions
    • (1:30) “Markets need certainty.”
    • (4:00) A break down on tariffs and economic policies
    • (9:00) Policy impacts on treasury yields
    • (12:30) Bonus depreciation, tax cuts, and the deficit debate
    • (16:00) Cutting through government waste - NIH, grants, and admin overload
    • (24:00) Noise vs. fundamentals - What investors should actually watch
    • (27:00) Gold as a safe haven investment
    • (30:00) Bitcoin, speculation, and the true role of gold
    • (36:00) Logistics of owning physical gold
    • (40:00) The top 3 growing metros - Phoenix, Houston, and NY/NJ
    • (44:00) Why Phoenix is the distribution capital of the southwest
    • (49:00) Gold, housing, and staying rational in irrational times

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    Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities 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 forComfortCommunities 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.

    1 hr 2 min
  • A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Mobile Home Park investing with Ryan Narus

    Guest Bio and Links:

    Ryan Narus is a real estate entrepreneur focused on preserving affordable housing through manufactured home communities. With over 85 properties under his belt and a reputation for operational excellence, Ryan is redefining what it means to care for residents in an increasingly institutionalized market.

    Connect with Ryan Narus on his LinkedIn @RyanNarus, and at his website  

    Notes: 

    • (0:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! 
    • (0:10) Blake introduces guest, Ryan Narus to the show
    • (3:45) “ It's really the simple, like you have a unit or you don't, there's someone in it or there's not, they pay you or they don't. You don't need to be a rocket scientist. 
    • (4:00) Ryan’s journey into manufactured housing industry
    • (6:30) The Wells Fargo twist - a $105M loan story
    • (8:30) Investing in community value
    • (11:00) Challenges and opportunities in affordable housing
    • (17:00) Tenant-owned vs. rental homes
    • (18:30) Value of investing in the tenants 
    • (26:00) Cash-for-keys - creative exit strategies for tenants
    • (29:00) Creative strategies for tenants duing challenging times
    • (35:00) Preserving affordable housing
    • (39:00) Zoning battles and legal maneuvering
    • (44:30) Closing thoughts

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    Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities 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 forComfortCommunities 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.

    47 min
  • Three Elements to Create a Meaningful Life with Morgan Hampel

    Guest Bio and Links:

    Morgan is a driven operator and strategist at Hammer & Hampel, a private real estate investment firm with a portfolio of over 1,100 multifamily units across the Midwest and Texas. Since inception, the team has successfully raised more than $17 million in equity across its acquisitions and development projects. Morgan plays a key role in deal execution, portfolio operations, and capital raising efforts—ensuring scalable growth and investor alignment. Morgan is also a Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer and Lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve. He previously served on active duty, managing complex engineering operations aboard nuclear-powered warships and leading high-performing teams in mission-critical environments. He holds a Master of Science in Real Estate from the University of San Diego, as well as both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University. With a background that bridges military leadership, technical expertise, and real estate execution, Morgan brings a systems-oriented mindset and disciplined approach to every challenge he takes on.

    Listeners can learn more about Morgan at his website, on IG @morganhampel and connect with him on LinkedIn @morganhampel

    Notes: 

    • (0:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! 
    • (0:10) Blake welcomes friend and guest, Morgan Hampel to the listeners
    • (2:00) Morgan gives a brief background of himself
    • (5:00) “I walked away from a six-figure buyout at 21 so my friends and company could have a fighting chance.”
    • (5:30) The early business lessons that shaped Morgan’s pursuit of cash flow
    • (9:30) Scaling up and syndication challenges
    • (14:00) Raising a million in 90 Days
    • (24:00) The power requirement dilemma
    • (27:00) Nuclear power - discussion on Fukushima and Chernobyl
    • (28:00) The politics, myths, and future of clean energy
    • (35:00) Three elements to a meaningful life
    • (39:00) “If you make $50 million but spend $50 million, and you’re tied to a desk, you’re not rich - you’re handcuffed.”
    • (40:30) Morgan’s portfolio overview 
    • (42:00) How Morgan targets overlooked markets for long-term stability
    • (50:00) Future market targets and wrap up

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    Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities 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 forComfortCommunities 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.

    53 min
  • 2025 Refinance Strategies | These Two Asset Classes Are Hot with Cody Charfauros

    Guest Bio and Links:

    Cody Charfauros specializes in origination and underwriting for investors and sponsors seeking structured financing and recapitalization/buyout/refinancing on retail centers, apartments, self-storage, office buildings, development and re-development (value-add). He is particularly adept in the $2MM-$30MM debt space and GP/LP equity assignments in the $1-$7MM range. A Mr. Charfauros is a San Diego native, and brings extensive finance experience, adaptive business strategy, capital markets and leadership to his commercial real estate projects. Prior to opening the San Diego office, Mr. Charfauros lived and worked for over 13 years in Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando Valley and the Temecula Valley and has intimate knowledge of the greater Southern California market.

    Listeners can learn more about Cody Charfauros on LinkedIn @CodyCharfauros, and at Slatt Capital 

    Notes: 

    • (0:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! 
    • (0:10) Blake welcome friend and guest, Cody to the listeners
    • (0:30) Cody's background and early aspirations
    • (1:30) Career pivot to film and business
    • (2:30) Cody’s transition to commercial real estate
    • (7:00) High-touch service in action during COVID
    • (13:00) Current market trends, strategies, and lending opportunities
    • (15:00) Multifamily & industrial lending opportunities
    • (20:00) Lessons in conservative investing
    • (24:00) Profile of the typical private client
    • (26:30) Cody’s personal investment philosophy
    • (32:00) The Christian perspective on debt
    • (35:30) Closing thoughts

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    Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities 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 forComfortCommunities 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.

    38 min
  • Answering the ROI Questions Every Investor Must Know

    Guest Bio and Links:

    Tide Eldridge is a Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Comfort Communities.

    Listeners can connect with Tide Eldridge on LinkedIn @TideEldridge

    Benjamin Schuster leads Capital Formation and Investor Relations for Comfort Capital.

    Listeners can connect with Benjamin Schuster on LinkedIn @BenjaminSchuster

    Notes: 

    • (0:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! 
    • (0:10) Blake introduces today’s topic: Top ROI Q&A”
    • (0:30) Top searches and ROI in real estate
    • (1:30) The 1% rule and finding deals
    • (3:00) Cap rates vs. interest rates
    • (8:00) Creative offers and structuring deals
    • (11:00) Deal structure - raising equity vs. debt risk
    • (14:00) Conservative underwriting & building trust with investors
    • (16:30) Patience, compounding, and playing the long game
    • (18:30) “I should’ve bought more, and I should have bought less.”
    • (21:30) Market selection & the “strike zone” strategy
    • (25:00) Step-by-step ROI, cash-on-cash & cap rate breakdown
    • (32:00) Pro’s and con’s of hiring a third party property management 
    • (39:00) Importance of legal, insurance & due diligence
    • (45:00) The danger of scaling without operational depth
    • (48:00) Importance of market focus
    • (53:00) Latest investment news
    • (1:15:30) Diversification and investment strategies

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    Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities 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 forComfortCommunities 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.

    Definitions:

    1. Cap Rate - A metric used to evaluate the return on a real estate investment, calculated by dividing the property’s net operating income (NOI) by its purchase price.

    2. Cash-on-Cash Return - The annual return made on the cash invested, calculated by dividing annual pre-tax cash flow by the total cash invested.

    3. IRR (Internal Rate of Return) - A percentage that estimates the profitability of a potential investment over time, factoring in time value of money.

    4. Seller Carry (Seller Financing) - A financing arrangement where the seller of a property finances all or part of the sale, allowing the buyer to pay over time.

    5. 1% Rule - A quick rule of thumb that suggests a rental property should rent for at least 1% of its purchase price monthly to be a good deal. 

    1 hr 15 min
  • How to Break into the Manufactured Housing Market with Strategy and Grit

    Tide Eldridge is a Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Comfort Communities.

    Listeners can connect with Tide Eldridge on LinkedIn @TideEldridge

    Notes: 

    • (0:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! 
    • (0:10) Blake introduces today’s topic: Entry Point to Real Estate Investing
    • (1:45) Advantages of manufactured housing
    • (4:30) Challenges in apartment complex management
    • (7:00) Cap rates and entry deals
    • (8:00) What makes a deal a good deal?
    • (12:30) Key utility infrastructure and pitfalls to avoid
    • (17:30) What to look for in a first park deal
    • (21:30) Due diligence and financial analysis
    • (36:00) How to spot financial red flags 
    • (43:00) What to consider in legal contracts
    • (48:00) Due diligence phase - inspections, leases, and walkthroughs
    • (52:00) Utility systems and horror stories
    • (56:30) Walking the units and verifying occupancy
    • (1:05:30) Post-purchase responsibilities

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    Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities 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 ComfortCommunities 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.

    1 hr 12 min
  • How to Stay Steady When Markets Are Unpredictable | Tariffs, Treasuries, and Real Estate

    Tide Eldridge is a Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Comfort Communities.

    Listeners can connect with Tide Eldridge on LinkedIn @TideEldridge

    Benjamin Schuster leads Capital Formation and Investor Relations for Comfort Capital.

    Listeners can connect with Benjamin Schuster on LinkedIn @BenjaminSchuster

    Notes: 

    • (0:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! 
    • (0:10) Blake introduces the show topic: Current US Economic Status 
    • (1:00) The role of tariffs - a strategic negotiation or economic risk?
    • (3:00) Market volatility and Trump's negotiation tactics
    • (9:30) Debt, inflation, and long-term economic health
    • (13:00) Argument of the dollar losing power
    • (17:45) Strategies & risks in real estate in current economic conditions
    • (25:00) Gold, tech stocks, market valuations, and Warren Buffet
    • (32:00) Effects of tariffs causing a price spike 
    • (37:00) Team inflation predictions 
    • (42:00) Economic slowdown and spending habits 
    • (49:00) The global overview of manufactured homes
    • (52:00) Stability in a volatile market
    • (58:30) Final thoughts  

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    Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities 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 forComfortCommunities 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.

    1 hr 2 min
  • The Hottest Real Estate Play Right Now | Why Investors Are Betting On THIS

    Benjamin Schuster leads Capital Formation and Investor Relations for Comfort Capital.

    Listeners can connect with Benjamin Schuster on LinkedIn @BenjaminSchuster

    Notes: 

    • (0:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast! 
    • (0:10) Jennifer introduces today’s topic: “Takeaways from the Money Show”
    • (0:30) Today’s best real estate opportunity!
    • (4:30) Hot topics of the Money Show
    • (9:00) Real estate vs. stocks - managing market volatility
    • (14:30)  Manufactured Housing Communities | Resilient Investments for a Changing Market
    • (18:30) AI as the fourth industrial revolution
    • (20:00) The future of office space - risk or opportunity?
    • (23:30) Opinion on efficiency in remote work
    • (25:30) Office space planning and investments - pros and cons of staying at the hanger
    • (35:00) Trust, track record, and long-term investing
    • (42:30) Comfort Capital: Our investment process 

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    Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities 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 forComfortCommunities 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.

    45 min
  • What Went Wrong with Floating Rate Debt In Multifamily? | Panel Overview

    Notes: 

    • (0:00) Welcome to the CashFlow Quest Podcast!
    • (0:15) Jennifer introduces today’s topic: “The Multifamily Meltdown”
    • (1:30) Market dynamics pre-pandemic
    • (2:30) The debt game and floating rate loans
    • (6:00) Pandemic impact on real estate
    • (11:30) Adjustable rate loans and rate caps
    • (14:15)  "Operational misses are bad for business, but bad underwriting or bad loan products kill the asset."
    • (14:30) Close call with floating rate debt - tide gives a scenario
    • (21:00) Current market distress and future outlook
    • (25:00) Fed's rate cuts and market reactions
    • (33:00) Challenges in multifamily investments
    • (35:30) Conservative underwriting and risk management
    • (45:00) Projections of multifamily market
    • (49:00) Final thoughts

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    Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities 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 forComfortCommunities 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.


    Tide Eldridge is a Partner & Chief Operating Officer at Comfort Communities.

    Listeners can connect with Tide Eldridge on LinkedIn @TideEldridge

    Benjamin Schuster leads Capital Formation and Investor Relations for Comfort Capital.

    Listeners can connect with Benjamin Schuster on LinkedIn @BenjaminSchuster

    51 min

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Welcome to Cashflow Quest! A podcast dedicated to educating others and creating a lasting legacy. Blake Comfort and Jennifer Purcell discuss their upbringing, the financial challenges they faced, and…