Tim Woodbridge has proven the skeptics wrong in two ways: 1) for those who say that “it’s harder to find deals today” he has found and purchased 16 different properties in less than six years and 2) and for those who declare “the southeast is financially weak” Tim has focused on this region and found great deals with strong underlying fundamentals. Not bad for a guy who was a practicing nurse and started buying mobile home parks as an investment sideline!

Most Americans are only familiar with owning property with a single-family home on it. But mobile home parks are much larger and complex. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the unique nature of mobile home parks to bend the rigid rules of traditional private property law.

The most fundamental rule of economics is “supply and demand”. Yet too many RV Park buyers fail to grasp how the single most important factors in your success is simply how easy it is to build another RV Park down the street. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review how to determine future supply and why it’s so vital to your long-term profitability.

The self-storage industry for larger owners is much more in peril than what they claim, yet many investors fail to heed the warning signs. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review why most large U.S. operators are in big trouble and how to learn from their mistakes.

The stock of Clear Channel Outdoor went for around $30 a share in 2007 but today trades for only around $1 a share. What went wrong? In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to explore how the billboard industry made some fatal moves years ago, and how you can learn from their mistakes and build your business the correct way going forward.

Some products fade with time—think rotary phones or floppy disks. But mobile homes built in the 1970s or even earlier continue to serve their purpose with surprising longevity. Unlike trends that come and go, older mobile homes have stuck around for several practical reasons—and investors should take note.

Some RV owners are traveling in vehicles that cost more than the average home. With that level of investment, it’s no surprise that expectations are high—especially when it comes to where they stay. But you don’t need marble floors or valet service to deliver an experience that feels premium. Sometimes, it’s the small things that leave the biggest impression.

Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s, once described great managers as those who stay ahead of issues—not those who scramble to fix them after the fact. He called it “riding the wave”. That same principle applies in the self-storage industry. Success doesn’t hinge solely on reacting well under pressure—it comes from anticipating the next move before it’s needed.

When people think about what makes a billboard valuable, they often zero in on one thing: how many drivers pass by it each day. While that’s certainly a factor, it’s far from the whole picture. In fact, some of the highest billboard rates in the country are tied to signs that don’t sit on major highways at all.

This podcast marks the 400th installment of the #1 Mobile Home Park discussion in the U.S. With 399 episodes under our belt we’ve covered a wide range of topics over the years, but this week we’re going to revisit our fist ten titles and explore how they may have changed over the nearly eight years since they were first reviewed.

Talk about pitfalls. In this video Frank Rolfe talks about the disastrous calls he’s received over the years from novice buyers who did not do good due diligence – or any diligence at all. He offers some real-life suggestions on how to get a quick handle on doing diligence like a pro to mitigate your investment risk.

When you own an RV Park there are seven words that can save you a ton of money: “is that the best you can do?”. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore how you can shave significant money off any vendor interaction – and teach good business skills to your manager – with this one simple question.

In many self-storage loans today, there’s one major question for the borrower: “do you want a fixed rate or floating?”. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore the good and bad of each option and how you can make your own decision based on your perception of the future.

Most billboards, when viewed from the side, are flat. But some billboards have large objects jutting out from them. In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the world of 3-D billboard designs.

Most mobile home park office hours tend to be Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5 PM – which just happens to be about the worst schedule if you’re trying to sell homes. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review how your office days and hours need to reflect the job at hand.

Our next Mobile Home Park Investor's Boot Camp starts next Friday, July 18th. In this video Frank Rolfe explains the origins of the Boot Camp, what to expect from attending it, and why there is a great window opening up to buy mobile home parks right now.

In the world of mobile home park investing, skipping due diligence is like walking into traffic with your eyes closed. It sounds unthinkable, but we've spoken with far too many people who did just that—buying properties without basic checks, only to find themselves in situations they never imagined. Some managed to break even. A few even walked away with profit. But others faced losses that could've been easily avoided. Here are four real-world examples that still stand out from all the calls I've received.

Colleges were built to prepare students for the working world. They offer degrees that guide graduates toward stable careers—whether that's teaching, law, engineering, or healthcare. But try to find a university offering even one course on how to buy and run an RV park—you won't. And that's a missed opportunity.

There's no denying that LED billboards catch the eye. They flash, rotate ads, and stand out along the highway like giant TVs. On the surface, they seem like the natural next step for the billboard industry. But behind the flash is a level of risk that many don't talk about—and for investors, it's worth pausing before jumping in.

Blake Comfort owns around 2,500 mobile home park lots in mostly the Arizona and Texas markets, having started from scratch in 2009. In this discussion we’re going to explore how Blake built such an impressive portfolio, including such topics as how he found these properties, financed them, negotiation strategies, rent maximization, management structure, and related issues. Frank Rolfe serves as host of this interview and keeps the material fast paced and detailed.

The successful mobile home park business model has always been simply to rent land. But sometimes the simple path is not enough for some owners, who venture out with additional ideas to boost net income. Sadly, most of these ideas fail to be profitable. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the many different side-hustles that park owners have tried that have failed to actually make money.

How you fill your lots is somewhat like a game of chess, with certain pieces more important than others, and every move filled with the potential for benefit or damage. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the strategic considerations required to maximize your park’s value.

Taking chances with the hope of making money is known as “calculated risk”, while doing so with zero hope of making money is simply “reckless”. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to unlock what these “reckless behaviors” are for RV Park owners and how to eliminate them.

America is filled with uncertainty, yet many storage owners have the mistaken idea that these challenges are quietly behind them. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review many of the headwinds the self - storage industry is facing and how to best position yourself to survive these shocks.

We think of billboard revenue as being strictly in dollars, but for decades some operators have garnered income in barter, as well. In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to examine how you can use barter – exchanging goods and services – as a productive way to fill your vacant ad space.