The April 2026 Commercial Real Estate Investing Newsletter
Commercial Real Estate Mastery Podcast: Episode 21 - If You Want To Be Rich, Act Poor
Looking affluent is a great idea at a cocktail party – but not when you’re trying to buy or operate a commercial property. In this Commercial Real Estate Mastery podcast we’re going to review the reasons why you have a better shot of getting what you want if you don’t look like you’re made of money.
Listen To Episode 21Mobile Home Park Mastery Podcast: Episode 437 - Forbidden Things
Buying and operating mobile home parks comes with many decisions that are made based on understanding the odds and risks. But there are some things that you must never do because the results can be so damaging that they might end your career. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review these forbidden things.
Listen To Episode 437RV Park Mastery Podcast: Episode 147 - A Different Angle On Buying
Most RV Park buyers simply buy the property, but some instead buy the entity. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the concept of buying the entity that owns the RV Park as opposed to buying the land and improvements.
Listen To Episode 147Self Storage University Podcast: Episode 145 - Why I Hate The Word "Newbie"
Some people describe any new investor in self-storage as a "newbie" – a term that I find offensive and irrelevant. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review the many reasons why the word "newbie" should never be used.
Listen To Episode 145Billboard Mastery Podcast: Episode 141 - All About Offsets
When building a steel monopole structure there is an option to place the pole places except directly under the sign faces and this is called an "offset". In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the concept of "offsets" and what you need to know to use this tool effectively.
Listen To Episode 141Stop Screwing Up Mobile Home Renovations
If you're like us, when you buy a mobile home park from mom-and-pop, they stick you with a handful of park-owned rental homes that need renovating. Or maybe you're trying to fill vacant lots, but new homes are too expensive and buyers can't get approved, so used homes are the only path forward.
Watch The VideoCommercial Real Estate Mastery Podcast: Episode 20 - Property Winners And Losers From The War In Iran
The war in Iran has implications across many spectrums, but what will it do to the commercial real estate market? In this Commercial Real Estate Mastery podcast, we’re going to explore the winners and losers from this conflict, and identify buying opportunities and macro trends.
Listen To Episode 20Mobile Home Park Mastery Podcast: Episode 436 - All About Loan Assumptions
Sometimes the best way to get a deal financed is simply to step into the shoes of the existing park owner. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the concept of “loan assumptions” and what you need to know about this often - overlooked option.
Listen To Episode 436Why Mobile Home Dealers Still Matter to Park Owners
Mobile home dealers are no longer the force they once were, but writing them off is still a mistake. In many markets, they remain one of the easiest ways to fill empty lots, source used homes, and solve setup problems without building an in-house operation from scratch. In a business where one occupied lot can add real value, even one good dealer relationship can pay for itself.
Read MoreBuying an RV Park: How to Negotiate Without Overpaying
Negotiating the purchase of an RV park is not about acting clever. It is about staying clear-headed, reading the seller correctly, and knowing where your line is. In 2026, that matters even more. Camping demand remains strong, with more than 52 million North American households camping in 2025, while RV shipments also stayed solid. At the same time, financing is still not cheap, and SBA 7(a) loans still cap at $5 million. That means buyers cannot afford sloppy pricing or emotional decisions.
Read MoreThe Top Six Self-Storage States For 2026
Self-storage works best in areas that are growing at a rapid pace. These are markets where people are moving in, moving out, changing households, and needing somewhere to store their belongings. So logically, the best markets for self-storage are often the states with the highest population growth. Based on the latest U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates, these are the top six states for 2026. The U.S. population as a whole grew by only 0.5% from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025, so any state growing materially faster than that stands out.
Read MoreAre 3D Billboard Designs Still Worth It in 2026?
Most advertisers are drawn to 3D billboard ideas for one simple reason: they stand out. And on paper, that sounds like a smart move. If a billboard gets more attention, then it should produce better results. But in the real world, that is not always how it works. The question is not whether 3D billboards get noticed. The real question is whether they justify the added cost and risk.
Read MoreIf You're Not In The MHU Investors Club, You're Making A Terrible Mistake
The MHU Investors Club was developed by Brandon about a decade ago with one goal: to provide everything that Boot Camp attendees kept requesting after the class. And those were reasonable requests. It's a continuum of information, support, and resources that you simply can't get anywhere else in this industry.
Watch The VideoMobile Home Park Mastery Podcast: Episode 435 - The Utility Disruption Playbook
Every property will, at some point, have a utility disruption. How you handle this eventuality is extremely important in mitigating the irritation of your residents. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review some of the logical steps that can help you in better handling this inconvenience.
Listen To Episode 435RV Park Mastery Podcast: Episode 146 - The Trends Pushing RV Parks Into Affordable Housing
In many parts of America, RV Parks are often transitioning from temporary occupancy to permanent. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review the American trends resulting in the conversion of many properties from temporary vacation users to full-time affordable housing customers.
Listen To Episode 146Self Storage University Podcast: Episode 144 - How Some Self-Storage Properties Have Crashed And Burned
Self-Storage has had the second worst performance in U.S. commercial real estate, with the average property down 22% in value since 2021 – exceeded only by office buildings, which are down 35%. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review how some storage properties and owners got things so wrong and the lessons learned from their failure.
Listen To Episode 144Billboard Mastery Podcast: Episode 140 - The Implications Of The Sale Of Clear Channel
Clear Channel Outdoor has is selling and, if the deal closes, their stock will be delisted from the stock exchange. In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to explore this massive deal and what the implications are for the billboard industry going forward.
Listen To Episode 140Commercial Real Estate Mastery Podcast: Episode 19 - Small Towns Yield Big Opportunities
The U.S. population is shifting and the end result is a myriad of new opportunities in commercial real estate. Most of this new playing field is to be found in small towns, where Americans are flocking in search of lower crime, lower home prices, and a more quaint environment. In this Commercial Real Estate Mastery podcast we’re going to explore how to make big money in small towns.
Listen To Episode 19Every Mega Trend In America Is Pointing Straight At Mobile Home Parks
If there's any industry that's properly positioned for America's megatrends, it's the mobile home park industry. A "megatrend" is a term coined by Jon Naisbitt back in the 1980s. It means there are forces in the world so powerful that you don't dare bet against them. You want to be swimming with the current, not fighting it.
Watch The VideoCommercial Real Estate Mastery Podcast: Episode 18 - What’s Hot And What’s Not
One of the best ways to make money in real estate is to own a property that is in a market that is in the path of population movement, as higher demand makes rents and values escalate. In this Commercial Real Estate Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the factors that make markets “hot” and what the numbers are currently showing.
Listen To Episode 18Mobile Home Park Mastery Podcast: Episode 434 - The Fake Occupancy Trap
The Fake Occupancy Trap Most investors think that there are only two classifications for any lot: vacant or occupied. But there’s also a third category that few talk about and we call “fake occupancy”. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the meaning behind this term and how you can prevent your mobile home park from falling into this trap.
Listen To Episode 434A Better Legacy to Leave Your Heirs
A mobile home park can give heirs something far more useful than a one-time payout: recurring cash flow. That matters because many families do not lose wealth from lack of opportunity alone. They lose it because a large sum, once spent, is gone for good.
Read MoreWhy an RV Park Can Change More Than Your Balance Sheet
Most people do not look at an RV park and think only about rent rolls, occupancy, and expense ratios. The real appeal is that this is one of the few investments that can change both your financial future and your day-to-day life.
Read MoreModern Ways to Raise Capital for Self-Storage in 2026
In 2017, many investors still thought in simple terms: use your own cash, close on one facility, then refinance or sell before buying again. That still works, but it’s a slow way to grow. Investors who want to build a real portfolio usually need outside capital, and today there are more lawful ways to do that than there used to be.
Read MoreIs That Blank Billboard Worth a Look?
You see it all the time: a tall billboard with no ad on it, just sitting there over the road doing nothing. Most people see an eyesore. An investor should see a question: is this dead space, or is it an opportunity?
Read MoreIsn't Training Mobile Home Park Managers Fun? No. It Never Has Been.
Training a new mobile home park manager is not anyone's idea of a good time. It never has been. That's exactly why we developed our Mobile Home Park Manager Training Course. We built it like a defensive driving course. There's a module, then another module, then another, and to advance from one to the next, your manager has to pass a test. Just like defensive driving. We want your managers to know everything they need to know about the industry. We want them to succeed. But we don't want you spending two days driving around in your car or sitting in person going over basic background material.
Watch The VideoWhy Now Is The Best Time To Buy An RV Park
Maybe you're searching for a higher rate of return on your investments. Maybe you're trying to build an alternative path away from your day job. Or maybe you just want to live in one of the most beautiful spots in America and run an RV park.
Watch The VideoWant To Succeed In Self Storage? Do The Opposite Of Everyone Else.
To succeed in self-storage investing, watch what everyone else is doing and do the opposite. Most of what you see in the storage business today is wrong. It is doomed. Do you think the multi-story urban storage units that nobody really wants is viable long term? Vacancy and rent problems are baked in. However, the old school, single-story, pull your car up to a roll-up door kind of storage, properly placed in the suburbs, exurbs, or super commuter neighborhoods – those are the ones that actually work.
Watch The VideoHow I Built The Largest Private Billboard Company In Dallas/Fort Worth
Out of college back in 1982, I had a degree in economics from Stanford and absolutely no interest in using it the traditional way. I wanted to be my own boss. I wanted to build something. So I went into the billboard business, which seemed kind of stupid at the time.
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