Todd Sulzinger is the CEO of Blue Elm Investments, a private equity real estate firm based in San Francisco, CA. Todd is a former Silicon Valley finance executive turned real estate investor. He founded Blue Elm in 2018 to create curated real estate investment opportunities for investors to allow them to passively invest in real estate as a strategic way to diversify their portfolios outside of the stock market. Todd is the co-author of Success Habits of Super Achievers, an Amazon bestseller with inspiring stories to accelerate your success.

In this episode, Todd Sulzinger discusses the need for affordable housing across the country, how to manage and run mobile home parks, different types of tenants in mobile home parks, and how to make money in real estate through park-owned homes versus tenant-owned homes. Learn what challenges investors may face when managing these parks, why some choose to pursue other investments instead. This episode has something for everyone interested in real estate investing - whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned investor looking to hone your skills!

[00:01 - 07:52] Why Capital Raising Is Important

• Capital raising is important and money won't just come to you
• Team is important when investing in syndications
• It is beneficial to have some experience in the space before leading your own first deal

[07:53 - 15:31] From Grandparents to Mobile Home Park Owner: My Journey Through Affordable Housing and Due Diligence

• Had past experience and had been talking to potential investors for a year
• Got into mobile home communities due to need for affordable housing and less competition than apartment space
• Grandparents ran their real estate business by collecting cash door to door
• Some people prefer self-managing to avoid paying property management fees
• Can be challenging to manage mobile home parks and may not be the right fit for everyone

[15:32 - 22:53] Closing Segment

• Todd shares why you can make money in real estate with different asset classes and levels of quality

• To learn more about Todd and his work, listeners can visit blueelminvestments.com!

Tweetable Quotes:

“Some markets don't lend themselves necessarily to home ownership.” – Todd Sulzinger

“Harder things to find are good movers.” – Todd Sulzinger

You can connect with Todd Sulzinger through his:

Website: blueelminvestments.com

Email: [email protected]

Social Media: LinkedIn,

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