Mobile Home Parks In Real Life (MHP_IRL)

By Ryan Narus

What's Mobile Home Parks In Real Life (MHP_IRL) about?

Mobile Home Parks In Real Life (MHP_IRL) delivers raw truth. Rather than hyping listeners on unrealistic dreams, this podcast provides listeners with tools to build their businesses on solid foundations.

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Mobile Home Parks In Real Life (MHP_IRL) episodes:

04.01.2023
Battling Code Enforcement & Local Government with Julio Jaramillo of Evergreen Communities
People at all levels in all asset classes must deal with local governments and code enforcement / build code. What happens when local corruption, or unreasonable power with way too much power stand in your way? Julio Jaramillo of Evergreen...
02.01.2023
Is Infilling Mobile Homes Worth It? Interview: Brad Turner
How do you value vacant lots? What risks come within infilling? Should you focus on infill projects when starting out? Brad Turner, Mr. Infill, joins us to walk us through everything on mobile home infilling. Connect with Brad Turner:...
01.01.2023
Why Buy Rural? Interview with Max Baker
Why buy in secondary and / or rural markets? It turns out, for some people, the pros may DRAMATICALLY outweigh the cons. Is that the case for you? YouTube Version Max Baker 678-932-0200 [email protected] https://themhpbroker.com/ Connect with us! Mentorship Program:...
12.26.2022
Why I'm Slowing This Podcast Down
Everything has an expiration date. Even this podcast. But I'm not shutting down; I'm slowing down. Hear it directly from me: the present, and the future of MHP_IRL. Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-narus-87293417/ Facebook...
12.15.2022
MMW: Code Enforcement
What if I told you your local government could shut you down? Wouldn't you want to know how, why, and what to do to prevent that? For this MMW, we'll take a look at code enforcement, who they are, what...
12.01.2022
W2 to MHP Owner: How Shawn Dwyer Kept His Job and Bought a MHP
Shawn Dwyer couldn't leave his job to pursue his MHP dream. However, he didn't let that, or a host of other barriers, become excuses prohibiting his MHP journey. Join us for Shawn's story on going from zero to MHP while...
11.15.2022
MMW: Avoiding Con Artists
Bad news: we all get conned in the MHP space. Con Artists roam freely, striking where you least expect it. How do we defend ourselves? Join me for this month's Mid Month Wisdom where I go into detail about protecting...
11.01.2022
Expectations vs Reality: Addicted to Mobile Home Parks: Interview with Andy Freeman
Andy left a 6 figure job, moved from sunny California to the cold Midwest, and somehow convinced his girlfriend who was also making 6 figures to tag along. That sacrifice STILL hasn't fully paid off years later. What has hooked...
10.15.2022
MMW: The Dangers of Starting with Money
What if I told you starting with money is a disadvantage? And dangerous?!? On this Mid Month Wisdom, I'll explain how money can stunt your growth, and why going lean to begin can prove advantageous. Connect with us! Mentorship...
10.01.2022
Pulling Off a 30 Day Close: The Seemingly Impossible with Eric Lindsey
Eric had 30 days to close with no debt, no investors, no operator, several states away and several THOUSANDS of his own dollars spent. How did he pull it off? Eric Lindsey: https://moonlightcre.com/ YouTube Version Connect with us! Mentorship Program:...
09.15.2022
MMW: How Cheap Proves Expensive
Cheap employees end up costing you in a multitude of different ways. On this Mid Month Wisdom, I'll break down the non-obvious ways you'll be paying more by cheaping out. Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn:...
09.01.2022
Damaging MHP Misinformation: A Media Rebuttal with Daniel Weisfield
Daniel Weisfield of Three Pillar Communities explains why media misinformation on mobile homes offends and insults residents and ultimately HURTS affordable housing. This must listen conversation needs to be spread so we can all fight the affordable housing crisis together....
08.15.2022
MMW: Overcoming Slow Deal Flow
The #1 reason I hear for why people struggle to buy mobile home parks: not enough good deals. In over 7 years, I've averaged about 21 offers per year, or 2 per month. What am I doing that people aren't?...
08.01.2022
Finding Debt Partners: Interview with Truist's Steven Gunzenhauser
Finding loans sub $2MM can be incredibly difficult. Meet rockstar local commercial relationship banker Steven Gunzehnauser. Steven will walk us through how to find people like him, how to build / maintain the relationship, and speak to market uncertainty. YouTube...
07.15.2022
MMW: Learn & Laugh
Have you ever lost an employee? Did that feel like the end of the world? For this MMW, I'll tell a relatable story about "devastating" loses of employees. Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-narus-87293417/ Facebook Group:...
07.01.2022
How to Keep Your W2 & Grow a MHP Portfolio: Interview of Ryan Hill
Ryan had a W2 job he couldn't leave, but missing out on buying MHPs also wasn't an option for him. On this interview, Ryan discusses his journey, the sacrifices, and tough times that allowed him to go from W2 to...
06.15.2022
MMW: Chess Mindset for MHPs
What can we learn from chess that can be applied to MHPs? It turns out, chess strategies can prove crucial to building an efficient MHP machine. Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-narus-87293417/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MHPMastermind/...
06.01.2022
MHPs Are Dying!!! Here's How We Fix It
I wish this title was clickbait. It's not. Mobile Home Parks face an alarmingly high level of attrition. The culprit? Highest and best use Tune in to this short, but impactful, episode to learn more about how you can join...
05.15.2022
MMW: Strength In Numbers
While growth for growth's sake is usually a bad idea, scale can become your friend when ominous clouds loom large on your horizon. Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-narus-87293417/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MHPMastermind/ Website: www.archimedesgrp.com #MHP_IRL
05.01.2022
From No Dough to IPO: Christopher Nelson
Tech guru Christopher Nelson experienced a sudden wealth event when he took his company IPO. How did he handle it? How does he fight to protect this wealth? What wealth mindset lessons can we learn from a mega successful tech...
04.15.2022
MMW: Manager Four Square
Labor markets prove more difficult now than in decades. How do we grow, or even just maintain, our businesses when good labor is hard to find? Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-narus-87293417/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MHPMastermind/...
04.01.2022
The Nightmare Before Closing with Dylan Stewart
24 hours before closing, Dylan Stewart's investor backed out, leaving him with little options, and TONS of anxiety. But this story has a happy ending. How did Dylan pull it off?!? YouTube Version Connect with Dylan: [email protected] Dylan's website:...
03.15.2022
MMW: Interest Rate Ramifications
What happens as interest rates begin to rise? Does that mean we can start buying MHPs for massive discounts? What happens to my refinance options? Should I panic, party, or both? On this Mid Month Wisdom, I'll give my thoughts...
03.01.2022
100+ Big City MHP Lots In 8 Months?!?! Victor Alves aka Mr. San Antonio Explains How
Victor had no money, no network and no experience, yet bet BIG on himself when he went full time in real estate back in 2015. Now, he's bought 3 MHPs spanning over 100 lots in less than a year's time....
02.15.2022
MMW: 3 DEVASTATING MHP Changes
3 DEVASTATING changes that could ruin your MHP business: Your Wants Your Capabilities Your Money On this Mid Month Wisdom, I'll explain each and prepare...
02.01.2022
From 0 MHPs to 10 in Under 12 Months?!?! Interview with Beau Wiltshire of Fortify Capital Group
Today's market is too overpriced, too competitive, and pushes out the little guys! ....Not for Beau Wiltshire, who bought 10 MHPs all in Fayetteville, NC. Connect with Beau: https://www.fortifycapitalgroup.com/ Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-narus-87293417/ Facebook...
01.18.2022
MMW: The 9 to 5 Millionaire
How does on keep their W2 day job and become a millionaire? It cane be done. And here's how. Moreover, I'll add 2 more stages to this wonderful info-graphic. YouTube Version Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn:...
01.01.2022
KPIs in MHPs
KPIs and data drive smart decision making. What metrics should YOU be tracking to improve your MHP business? YouTube Version Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-narus-87293417/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MHPMastermind/ Website: www.archimedesgrp.com #MHP_IRL
12.15.2021
MMW: Wealth Building Wisdom Evolution
How does wealth wisdom progress from middle class, to rich, to ultra rich? Join us for the season ending Mid Month Wisdom on how each of these groups think, and how you can change your mindset to reach that next...
12.01.2021
From 0 to 4,200 Lots and Beyond: Hiring for Growth with Daniel Weisfield
How can one take a small to medium sized MHP business and make it large? Daniel Weisfield, co-founder of Three Pillars Communities, bought 42 MHPs spanning roughly ~4,200 lots and has positioned his company to hit that next level. https://www.threepillarcommunities.com/...
11.15.2021
MMW: Highest and Best Use
Why do MHPs face attrition? And how can we combat this? We must understand the real estate concept of "highest and best use" and apply this to MHPs. Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iantudor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-narus-87293417/ Facebook...
11.01.2021
Should I Buy an RV Park? RV Park Expert Heather Blankenship
Can't find any good MHPs to buy? What about RV parks? Heather Blankenship, RV Park Expert and fellow MHP owner, walks us through underwriting, pros and cons, risks, rewards, and so much more...
10.15.2021
MMW: Relationship Deficits
Reciprocity is the most persuasive motivate you have at your disposal, according to Robert Cialdini's "Influence". On this Mid Month Wisdom, we'll walk through how you can build a stockpile of relationship deficits. Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast:...
10.01.2021
Cold Call Expert Abraham Anderson
Abraham Anderson https://capitalcashflow.com/ [email protected] Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iantudor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-narus-87293417/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mobilehomemogul Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MHPMastermind/ Website: www.archimedesgrp.com #MHP_IRL
09.15.2021
MMW: Why You're (Probably) Not Rich
To get rich, one must first study the rich. On this Mid Month Wisdom, we'll do exactly that. We'll zoom in on what the rich do, what everyone else does, and how you can adopt the practices of the ultra-wealthy....
09.01.2021
SECO: TV Meteorologist Gene Norman Discusses Weather Threats & SECO Power Networking
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seco21-national-conference-of-manufactured-housing-community-owners-tickets-163400283647 Your $25 discount code (All caps): MHPIRL Connect with us! Mentorship Program: https://mobilehomeparkmentors.com/ Podcast: http://www.archimedesgrp.com/podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iantudor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-narus-87293417/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mobilehomemogul Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MHPMastermind/ Website: www.archimedesgrp.com #MHP_IRL
08.15.2021
MMW: The Freedom Myth
Stuck in Corporate America? Want financial freedom? What if I told you you'll never truly be free? And that cash flow isn't the path to that true freedom... On this Mid Month Wisdom, I'll share some insight as to why...
08.01.2021
Competing in Smarter Markets
If everyone overpays for properties, and you want in, how do you compete? It turns out, markets have figured something out that allows them to "overpay". Against my better judgement, I'm going to teach you on this episode how /...
07.15.2021
MMW: Property Manager Pitfalls
Inevitably, things will fall through the cracks. What systems do you have in place to be sure your company continues to run smoothly? There's more to it than you think, and it applies to more than just property management. For...
07.01.2021
3rd Party Management RUINED His Portfolio: Interview of Paul Stout
~500 lots, 11 parks, and 2 more under contract and Paul Stout STILL nearly went bankrupt using a 3rd party management company. Everyone coming from multifamily NEEDS to listen to this and heed Paul's warning. Connect with us! Mentorship Program:...
06.15.2021
MMW: Cash Flow or Appreciation?
Pick one: Cash Flow or Appreciation? Well, both, right? This exercise will push you to decide what you really want out of the space and help you realize chasing an in-place cap rate may be exactly what's causing you to...
06.01.2021
2,300 Lots? In One Year?!? Sam Hales, CEO of Saratoga Group, Describes How
Sam Hales, CEO of Saratoga Group, closed on 2,300 lots in 1 year. How? Two things: clear strategy and visionary underwriting. Sam has the experience to know the right questions to ask, understands his strategy well enough, and can see...
05.15.2021
MMW: Return on Equity in MHPs
Return on Equity = Net Income / Shareholder's Equity What does this mean for MHPs? Well, it means you need to reconsider long term holds and skipping on refinances. For this MMW, we'll take a deep dive into the math...
05.01.2021
What No One Told Me About Reaching 1,000 Lots
What I discovered at 1,000 lots will shock you. This may prove my most controversial episode to date. Once you hit 1,000 lots, you begin to see the MHP world from a different light. Some opinions and convictions will get...
04.15.2021
MMW: Tricky People
My cousin-in-law tells her children to avoid "tricky people". By that, she means to teach her children that the majority of crimes occur by those you know, not total strangers. Brilliant. So who are "tricky people" that seek to intentionally,...
04.01.2021
Achieving Freedom from Nothing: Interview of Ryan Groene
Ryan Groene had no options. Like us, he started with nothing: no money, no network, and no experience. With his back against the wall, he bootstrapped his way into ~500 lots in a few short years. So, how? And what...
03.15.2021
MMW: Conditional Freedom
What stops you from going full time into MHPs? A salary? Time commitments? Lack of good deals? On this Mid Month Wisdom, we will discuss a recent conversation I had with someone stopping himself from going full time because of...
03.01.2021
Passive Investing in MHPs with Andrew Keel
What do you NEED to know about MHP investing to achieve true mailbox money? The risks can be scary serious. Join my friend Andrew Keel and I for an in-depth look at passively investing within the MHP space. Check...
02.15.2021
MMW: Professional Athletes in MHPs
Our minds hate being bored. So, we create wartime problems even during peaceful moments. For this MMW, we'll take a dive into an example from the sports world to illustrate how your wartime mind could negatively affect your MHP business....
02.01.2021
MHP Legal Risks: Interview with Ferd E. Niemann
What types of legal risks do you not know you take on as you grow your business? Join the Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd, and I for a discussion about all things legal within MHPs. Connect with us! Mentorship...

What's Mobile Home Parks In Real Life (MHP_IRL) about?

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Mobile Home Parks In Real Life (MHP_IRL) episodes:

Battling Code Enforcement & Local Government with Julio Jaramillo of Evergreen Communities

Is Infilling Mobile Homes Worth It? Interview: Brad Turner

Why Buy Rural? Interview with Max Baker

Why I'm Slowing This Podcast Down

MMW: Code Enforcement

W2 to MHP Owner: How Shawn Dwyer Kept His Job and Bought a MHP

MMW: Avoiding Con Artists

Expectations vs Reality: Addicted to Mobile Home Parks: Interview with Andy Freeman

MMW: The Dangers of Starting with Money

Pulling Off a 30 Day Close: The Seemingly Impossible with Eric Lindsey

MMW: How Cheap Proves Expensive

Damaging MHP Misinformation: A Media Rebuttal with Daniel Weisfield

MMW: Overcoming Slow Deal Flow

Finding Debt Partners: Interview with Truist's Steven Gunzenhauser

MMW: Learn & Laugh

How to Keep Your W2 & Grow a MHP Portfolio: Interview of Ryan Hill

MMW: Chess Mindset for MHPs

MHPs Are Dying!!! Here's How We Fix It

MMW: Strength In Numbers

From No Dough to IPO: Christopher Nelson

MMW: Manager Four Square

The Nightmare Before Closing with Dylan Stewart

MMW: Interest Rate Ramifications

100+ Big City MHP Lots In 8 Months?!?! Victor Alves aka Mr. San Antonio Explains How

MMW: 3 DEVASTATING MHP Changes

From 0 MHPs to 10 in Under 12 Months?!?! Interview with Beau Wiltshire of Fortify Capital Group

MMW: The 9 to 5 Millionaire

KPIs in MHPs

MMW: Wealth Building Wisdom Evolution

From 0 to 4,200 Lots and Beyond: Hiring for Growth with Daniel Weisfield

MMW: Highest and Best Use

Should I Buy an RV Park? RV Park Expert Heather Blankenship

MMW: Relationship Deficits

Cold Call Expert Abraham Anderson

MMW: Why You're (Probably) Not Rich

SECO: TV Meteorologist Gene Norman Discusses Weather Threats & SECO Power Networking

MMW: The Freedom Myth

Competing in Smarter Markets

MMW: Property Manager Pitfalls

3rd Party Management RUINED His Portfolio: Interview of Paul Stout

MMW: Cash Flow or Appreciation?

2,300 Lots? In One Year?!? Sam Hales, CEO of Saratoga Group, Describes How

MMW: Return on Equity in MHPs

What No One Told Me About Reaching 1,000 Lots

MMW: Tricky People

Achieving Freedom from Nothing: Interview of Ryan Groene

MMW: Conditional Freedom

Passive Investing in MHPs with Andrew Keel

MMW: Professional Athletes in MHPs

MHP Legal Risks: Interview with Ferd E. Niemann