Kevin Bupp is a mobile home expert and owns several mobile home parks. He is also the host of Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow and The Mobile Home Park Investing podcast. On today's show, Kevin explains why he's passionate about owning mobile homes, some of the reasons why he prefers it over single and multi-family properties, and he also shares his 2008 story where he found himself broke and nearly homeless.

Key Takeaways:

• Kevin had hit some really hard struggles with his business during 2008.
• In his single-family homes, Kevin lost about 18% occupancy within 6 months.
• Kevin was faced with foreclosure on his primary residence, his credit score dropped down to the 500s, and the lawsuits were coming in.
• However, the silver lining was that Kevin met his now wife while he was defaulting on everything.
• If you're struggling financially, there is a way out. Hopefully, Kevin's story inspires you!
• What was Kevin's mindset like while he was going through the downturn?
• Kevin tried to focus on the things he could control, which were his health and fitness.
• In 2011, Kevin made the decision to jump back into real estate.
• How did Kevin get into mobile homes?
• New mobile homes just aren't being built due to the stigma.
• Most tenants who move into a mobile home will stay there forever!
• What are some of the challenges of owning and running a mobile home park?
• However, it can be tricky finding mobile home park owners who want to sell.
• Curious to know more? Reach out to Kevin!
• What's the biggest lesson Kevin has learned so far?

Mentioned in This Episode:

Connect with Kevin: kevinbupp.com and Sunrisecapitalinvestors.com

Facebook.com/RealKevinBupp

Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow Podcast

The Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast

Tweetables:

"I went from having hundreds of thousands of dollars line of credit to tons of foreclosures and lawsuits."

"It's really difficult to step out of the bubble you're in and realize there are opportunities when literally there's your blood in the street."

"Chances of getting approval to build a new mobile home park, you'll maybe get 1 out of that 100 you'd get approval, and it would have to be high-end."

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