In this powerful episode of The MHP Exchange, Frank Rizzo sits down with multifamily investor and educator Gino Barbaro of Jake & Gino for an unfiltered conversation on what really drives success in real estate—and in life.

This is not just about deals. It’s about the evolution of identity as an investor, how upbringing shapes your money patterns, why most people fall into traps before they even start, and how financial intelligence must come before financial growth. Gino breaks down why real estate is a business first—not a transaction, why a business plan matters more than motivation, and how today’s financing trends and market cycles are reshaping strategy in every asset class.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overconfident, underprepared, or unsure why progress feels harder than it should—this episode will reset how you think about money, risk, and long-term investing.

Most investors never hit their goals — and it’s not because of the market, rates, or timing. In this solo episode, Frank Rizzo breaks down the three frameworks that separate real operators from people who are just “trying real estate.”

From defining your true investor identity… to setting realistic expectations… to understanding the operational levers that actually create value — this episode shows you why most people plateau and how to build a foundation that compounds for decades.

Most people calling themselves “real estate investors” will never make it — and Frank Rizzo is finally saying why. It’s not timing. It’s not deal flow. It’s comfort.
In this episode, Frank breaks down how attachment to familiar properties, normalized cash flow, and fear of uncomfortable moves quietly kill growth. Real wealth comes from moving equity, trading up, and refusing to plateau.

If you’ve been stuck talking about the next deal instead of doing it, you need this episode.

In this episode of The MHP Exchange, Frank Rizzo sits down with lender Mordy Jurkowitz, who specializes in financing mobile home and RV parks. Mordy reveals what truly goes on behind the scenes when moving capital and getting a deal funded. He shares how his background gives him an edge in understanding the challenges operators face and what banks actually look for in a borrower. From how park-owned homes are viewed to the impact of market conditions and interest rates, this episode unpacks what it takes to make your deal bankable and get it across the finish line

A furious resident sends a scathing email attacking our onsite manager.
It’s the moment every operator faces—do you jump in, or trust the systems you’ve built?

In this solo episode, Frank Rizzo breaks down how to navigate high-emotion situations without losing control of your culture.
He shares why strong systems, clear boundaries, and disciplined leadership are what separate scalable operators from reactive ones.

In this episode of The MHP Exchange, host Frank Rizzo sits down with Glenn Esterson, author of The Mobile Home Park Manifesto and one of the earliest national brokers to specialize in MHP investing.

Glenn pulls no punches as he breaks down what really goes into owning and operating mobile home parks — from the steep learning curve to the disappearance of mom-and-pop owners. He shares how the industry has evolved since the early 2000s, what makes a great operator today, and why putting residents first always beats chasing yield.

If you think mobile home parks are just “passive income,” this episode will change your mind.

They went all in — no 401(k), no safety net, just execution.

Frank Rizzo sits down with Bryce McMurry and Brent Dudley of Kaliber Management, the operators behind 2,000+ lots across the Southeast, to break down how they built one of the most vertically integrated MHP and RV portfolios in America.

From owning their own construction company to redefining affordable housing, this episode shows what it really takes to build an empire from the ground up.

Everyone’s chasing the next tech shortcut to real estate success.

But here’s the truth: no software can replace strong culture or great operations.

Frank Rizzo breaks down why tech should amplify your people — not replace them — and how to use it without losing yourself.

Brookfield is making a $10 billion bet on America’s trailer parks — acquiring 55,000 lots across 18 states from YES! Communities in the largest real estate deal in years. In this solo episode, Frank Rizzo breaks down what this means for the MHP space, why Brookfield is buying certainty—not homes—and how community, not capital, will define the next chapter of affordable housing.

Frank Rizzo and Peter Falcone sit down with attorney Andrew Mullens of Nelson Mullins LLP to reveal the real role lawyers play in mobile home park deals. Are they deal killers—or deal engineers? Andrew shares insider perspectives on structuring transactions, navigating post-COVID challenges, rising costs, and keeping deals alive when it matters most. He also breaks down how vendor pricing power has shifted since COVID and why legal strategy is critical in today’s tighter markets. This episode pulls back the curtain on the legal engine behind successful MHP investing.