What happens when a special education teacher decides his future can’t be defined by a set salary?

In this episode of The MHP Exchange, Frank Rizzo sits down with Jonathan Hayek, founder of Endurance Properties, to unpack his remarkable leap from the classroom to the boardroom.

Jonathan started flipping houses while still teaching, quickly matching—and then surpassing—his teacher’s salary in just two years. By 2019, he went all-in on real estate:

• From 22 self-managed multifamily doors…

• To mastering industrial net leases, where “people always need a place to run a business.”

• To creating a lifestyle built around freedom, family, and travel.

This conversation is equal parts roadmap and reality check for anyone looking to pivot into real estate—or scale beyond the grind of single-family flips.

If you’ve ever wondered how to trade stability for scale without losing your sanity, Jonathan’s story will challenge how you think about risk, reward, and what it really means to build wealth on your own terms.

Rod Khleif lost $50 million… and came back stronger than ever.

In this episode of The MHP Exchange, Rod tells the story of how everything fell apart—and the exact strategies that helped him rebuild bigger. From mindset to systems to raising capital the right way, this is a masterclass in resilience and leadership for investors.

Want to go deeper with Rod?Get a discount on his Virtual Bootcamp at RodsBootCamp.com using code MHP at checkout.

In this episode of The MHP Exchange, Frank Rizzo flips the script on what most people think their “superpower” is. It’s not talent. It’s not connections. It’s the unshakable obsession and determination to hit your goal—no matter the obstacle.

Frank shares a real-world story where willpower, discipline, open communication with investors, and relentless follow-up pulled him out of a situation that could have gone very wrong. He breaks down why advocating for yourself, standing firm in what you believe is right, and keeping your eyes locked on the outcome you want is the real advantage in business and life.

Whether you’re a new investor or a seasoned operator, this is your blueprint for turning raw determination into lasting success.

Chris Duffy was a project manager with a steady W2 job—until he realized it wasn’t the life he wanted.

In this episode, Frank Rizzo sits down with Chris to unpack how cold calling, career risk, and a pivot from apartments to mobile home parks changed everything.

Now a successful MHP broker and owner, Chris shares how he built his business from scratch and why he’s all in on the MHP space.

This one’s for anyone thinking about making the leap.

What happens when your first mobile home park investment goes completely off the rails? In this episode, Frank Rizzo sits down with Ryan Groene—who opens up about the nightmare that nearly took him out of the game: a contaminated water system, a site manager meltdown, a drive-by shooting, and managing it all from three hours away.

But instead of quitting, Ryan built adversity trust—the mindset that helped him push through, trust his instincts, and scale to 14 parks in a single year.

They talk lessons in operational chaos, the danger of outgrowing your organizational structure, and what happens when you have no plan B.

If you're building in the trenches, this is a must-listen.

Not all sponsors are created equal—and picking the wrong one can cost you big. In this solo episode, Frank Rizzo breaks down the red flags of poor sponsorship: from chasing growth at all costs to neglecting the operations that actually make a deal work. Hear real examples, hard lessons, and what every investor should be looking out for before putting money in.

What happens when your kid doesn’t recognize you? For Cory Harelson (co-founder of Freedom Investing Group), that was the breaking point after years in corporate working 60–80 hour weeks. In this episode, Cory shares how he walked away from burnout and into the mobile home park space—chasing freedom through passive income and entrepreneurship.

We cover how he's vertically integrating his operations, starting his own property management company, and why building strong communities starts with listening to residents and empowering the right onsite manager.

This is a real, raw look at the grind behind the scenes of MHP success.

Graham Storey and Jesse Durham didn’t start with deep pockets or a massive network—but that didn’t stop them from building a commercial real estate brokerage model that’s helping first-time investors break into the space. In this episode, they share how they structured creative deals, earned trust by walking hundreds of lots, and turned consistency into credibility.We dive into the mindset shifts new investors need to succeed, what most people get wrong about their first deal, and how brokers can create real long-term value by focusing on education, not just commissions.If you’re trying to break into CRE or want to scale your broker/investor brand, this one’s a blueprint worth studying.

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Frank Rizzo breaks down the diligence move that saved his deal—and his bottom line. In this episode of The MHP Exchange, learn why surface-level diligence isn’t enough, and what you really need to look for before closing on a mobile home park.

If you're investing in MHPs or want to avoid expensive mistakes, this one's for you.

Ready to dive deeper or need guidance on a deal?
Schedule a call with Frank Rizzo: https://calendly.com/mhpexchange/introductory-call

Jeff Flynn, founder of Aspen Ridge Capital, joins host Frank Rizzo to share how he built a lean, cash-flowing mobile home park portfolio—without chasing every deal. From acquiring 5 parks in just 8 months to learning the value of slowing down and doing it right, Jeff breaks down his approach to long-term wealth, stable communities, and sustainable investing. They also dive into how Jeff is using AI to streamline operations and stay ahead in the MHP space. If you’re looking to grow your real estate business without burning out, this one’s for you.

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