Mobile home park residents endure an extraordinary level of prejudice, often without any meaningful defense in today's otherwise vigilant social climate. Despite increasing sensitivity toward discrimination in America, this particular group remains largely unprotected, raising important questions about why mobile home residents are left exposed to continual stereotyping.

Every build begins on the fabrication floor, where laser-guided welders assemble an automotive-grade chassis and running gear. Modern electro-coating booths—capable of treating up to 15,000 parts a day—seal the steel against corrosion before the frame ever leaves the first bay.

Beyond strategies, negotiations, and financial calculations, one often-overlooked element can significantly influence the outcome of a real estate transaction: building genuine relationships. History shows repeatedly that the most successful deals often originate from authentic personal connections between buyer and seller.

Most investors aren't familiar with the nuances of billboard sales, and as a result, often leave significant money on the table. Unlike other asset classes, billboards follow a unique process for selling effectively—one that can dramatically boost your final sale amount.

Frank covered everything from financing strategies to turnaround tactics, sharing the insights that have made mobile home park investing one of the most misunderstood but lucrative niches in real estate. Here’s just a sample of what was discussed:

“Lonnie Dealers” are investors who buy and sell or buy and rent mobile homes inside mobile home parks, labeled after an early advocate of this concept named Lonnie Scruggs. And although this investment program had a lot of interest in the 1990s, the number of individuals engaged in this sector has been continually dwindling. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the “Lonnie Deal”, its waning popularity, and the resulting impact on the mobile home park industry.

It was posted on Barstool Sports on X "Who the Fxxk is the Old Man Named James Goldstein Who Is At Every Big Time NBA Game Surrounded by Smokes (apparently a slang term for blonde models)"? Well, I know who he is. He's a fellow mobile home park owner. Here's what AI has to say: James Goldstein is a mobile home park owner in California who has been involved in numerous lawsuits with municipalities over rent control and land-use regulations. So how can a "trailer park" owner be the NBA's #1 fan, and live in the Hollywood Hills home used as the set in the Big Lebowsky? Here's the story, as published on-line:

Some mobile home park deals are built around filling a huge number of vacant lots, while others are built on raising rents and cutting costs and increasing occupancy is a tiny part of the turn-around program. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review the plan of attack if you have only a handful of vacancies to fill.

There’s an old saying in business that “first you get on, then you get honest” – and that’s definitely true in the RV Park industry. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore why most RV Park buyers have to take a leap of faith at the beginning and then solidify their position later. We’re also going to review some methods to mitigate your risk when doing so.

While copper and soybeans are some of the best-known commodities to trade, self-storage facility owners are also dependent on commodity pricing of their units. And there are certain winners and losers in this trading environment. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review the future of the storage commodity and pick the winners and losers.

Most billboards – but not all – have lights to make their ads legible at night. In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to review all the lessons we’ve learned about lighting billboards and how to make the best decision on what type of lights to use – or if you need to use any lights at all.

In the film industry, what you see isn't always what you get. Years ago, I visited the set of Giant, the James Dean classic set on a sprawling Texas ranch. The mansion in the film? It never actually existed. It was just a wall propped up with wooden beams—a façade built for the camera. From the right angle, though, it looked like a real estate dream.

There's a clear path to buying the right RV park, and it hasn't changed much in decades. What has changed are the tools, financing options, and competition. Here's a current breakdown of what smart buyers are doing in 2025 to find, evaluate, and close on parks that perform.

When negotiating to buy a self-storage facility, one of the most important tools you can have isn't financial—it's mental. You need a final number in your head, the absolute highest you're willing to pay, and you need to be ready to walk away if the deal goes beyond that. It's a boundary that keeps your decision-making grounded.

Retirement advice often revolves around stock portfolios, index funds, or stretching your Social Security check in another country. But for those who want control, income, and a real asset they can build on, there's a more practical path: billboard ownership.

Any time that you pay more for a mobile home park than it is currently worth, based on existing net income, you are engaged in “stretching” to rationalize paying the higher amount. But the types of “stretching” required to bridge the gap typically vary from acceptable to too risky. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the fundamentals of “stretching” and determine their quotient of risk.