The Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast

22/10/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🚨
Ever wondered what it really takes to build long-term success in mobile home park investing?

In this week’s episode of The Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast, host Andrew Keel sits down with Brad Johnson, Managing Partner at Vintage Capital, to uncover key lessons from over $3.3 billion in real estate acquisitions.

💡 You’ll learn:
✅ How Brad scaled from MHP operator to capital allocator
✅ The best regions and infrastructure types for MHP success
✅ Common investing myths (and what’s actually true)
✅ Why top-tier management talent is a game changer

If you want to understand mobile home park investing from both the operator and investor perspectives, this episode is packed with insights you can’t miss.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-with-brad-johnson-of-vintage-capital/id1520681893?i=1000732808274

📹 Watch Now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg9iMmTewaU

🔗 Learn more at https://keelteam.com/

Download your FREE EBOOK: https://keelteam.com/top-20-things-learned-from-mobile-home-park-investing/

Welcome back to The Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast, hosted by Andrew Keel.In this episode, Andrew Keel sits down with Brad Johnson, Managing Part...

16/09/2025

🚨 The #1 Mistake Mobile Home Park Investors Make? Ignoring Utilities. 💧
Find out why public utilities = higher value and how private systems can drain your cash flow fast.

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-mZFqVjEmw

Understanding the difference between public and private utilities can make or break your success in mobile home park investing. In this video, Andrew Keel sh...

29/08/2025

🚀 New Podcast Episode!
On The Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast, Andrew Keel sits down with Kevin Bupp, Founder & CEO of Sunrise Capital Investors, to discuss 16+ years of lessons learned in mobile home park investing.

They cover:
✅ The deal that got away & lessons learned
✅ Evolving underwriting & private utilities
✅ Scaling a nationwide Mobile Home Park portfolio
✅ Diversification into parking lot investments

Don’t miss this candid conversation between two industry leaders. 🎙️

👉 Listen here
https://keelteam.com/post/kevin-bupp-16-years-of-mobile-home-park-investing-lessons-learned-whats-next/

In this episode, Andrew Keel and Kevin Bupp dive into Kevin’s mobile home park investing journey and the lessons learned in the field.

20/08/2025

🎙️ Join the conversation on The Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast with your host, Andrew Keel! 🏘️

From industry veterans to rising stars, we bring you real stories, proven strategies, and insider insights from some of the biggest names in mobile home park investing. 🚀

✨ Hear directly from our incredible guests as they share:

✅ Lessons learned in the field

✅ Strategies for potential long-term success

✅ The future of affordable housing

Don’t miss out on these powerful conversations that are reshaping the way people think about mobile home park investing.

🔗 Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen!

🍎 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-mobile-home-park-investing/id1520681893

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy9uI3KGQmFgABsr9lUtRTQ

01/07/2025

🎉 WE TURNED 5! 🎉

Today marks the 5-year anniversary of The Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast! 🏘️🎙️

What started as a simple mission—to educate investors on the overlooked power of mobile home park investing—has grown into an incredible platform that’s reached thousands of listeners, released 162 episodes, and featured dozens of industry experts and thought leaders.

Hosted by Andrew Keel, this podcast has broken down complex topics, exposed hidden risks, and spotlighted the best strategies for potentially building passive income through mobile home parks.

💡 Whether you're a seasoned investor or just exploring alternative assets, this show was made for YOU.

✅ 162 episodes
✅ 5 years of consistency
✅ Countless golden nuggets from guests who live and breathe MHP investing

🙏 Thank you to all our loyal listeners, guest experts, and supporters who’ve been with us on this journey. Your shares, reviews, and feedback fuel everything we do!

🎧 Catch up or binge your favorites here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy9uI3KGQmFgABsr9lUtRTQ

05/03/2025

🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🚨

🎙️ The Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast with Andrew Keel is back with an inspiring episode featuring Kyle Grimm!

Kyle Grimm started his real estate journey in high school, buying a house for just $5,000—and now he owns 330 mobile home park lots, with 95 more under contract! 🏡💰

In this episode, Kyle Grimm shares:
✅ His first deal & key takeaways
✅ Why vertical integration is crucial in
✅ Strategies for cash flow management & tackling industry challenges
✅ Insights on rent control regulations & overcoming stigma

🎧 Don’t miss this episode packed with real-world investing tips and expert insights!

👉 Listen now:
https://keelteam.com/post/investing-in-mobile-home-parks-for-time-freedom-with-kyle-grimm/

In this episode, Andrew Keel sits down with Kyle Grimm, a full-time real estate investor based in Quincy, Illinois.

18/02/2025

On site in Perry, GA converting POH ➡️ TOH 🎊🥳✅

05/02/2025

🚀 From Corporate America to Investing in Mobile Home Parks! 🏡💰

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🚨

The Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast, hosted by Andrew Keel, is back with an inspiring episode featuring Patrick McDonald & Nick Cebula, co-founders of CMG Parks! These former corporate professionals left behind careers in medical sales and financial planning to build a 30-property mobile home and RV park portfolio across six states—providing affordable housing for nearly 2,000 residents!

🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How they made the leap from traditional careers to MHP investing
✅ The biggest opportunities (and pitfalls) in the Pacific Northwest market
✅ Why legislation, rent control & park-owned homes are deal-breakers
✅ The #1 factor that helped them—and Andrew Keel—break into the industry!

🎧 Listen now & get exclusive insights on scaling your MHP portfolio!
🍎 Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-with-patrick-mcdonald-nick-cebula-of-cmg-parks/id1520681893?i=1000689007817

📺 Watch here 👉
https://keelteam.com/post/interview-with-patrick-mcdonald-nick-cebula-of-cmg-parks/

In today’s episode, Andrew sits down with Patrick McDonald and Nick Cebula, co-founders of CMG Parks to discuss their journey in building a 30 property mobile home park and RV park portfolio across six states, providing affordable housing for nearly 2,000 residents.

01/02/2025

Turtle joke courtesy of my daughter Aria… HAPPY SATURDAY! 🐢🏠😂

16/01/2025

🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️
Building a Wisconsin Mobile Home Park Portfolio With Dustin Wiskes

Join Andrew Keel on The Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast as he chats with special guest Dustin Wiskes, a full-time engineer turned successful mobile home park investor in Wisconsin! 🏡✨

https://keelteam.com/post/building-a-wisconsin-mobile-home-park-portfolio-with-dustin-wiskes/

🎧 Key Topics Covered:
✅ Dustin’s first deal and lessons learned.
✅ Why due diligence is critical in mobile home park investing.
✅ Submetering water and sewer: Pros and cons.
✅ Balancing a full-time career and real estate success.
✅ Public utilities vs. septic systems: What you need to know.
✅ Scaling up: Strategies for sustainable portfolio growth.
✅ Building trust with general partners (GPs).
✅ Overcoming utility infrastructure challenges.

Dustin Wiskes started his real estate journey in 2021 with a value-add 28-space mobile home park. Fast forward just 4 years, he’s grown his portfolio to 9 communities and 275 pads! In this episode, Dustin shares his inspiring story of scaling up while balancing a demanding career and offers insights that every investor—new or experienced—will benefit from.

Whether you're just starting out or scaling your portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you succeed in mobile home park investing.

📲 Tune in now!
Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your thoughts! 👍

Dustin Wiskes began his real estate journey in 2021 with a value-add, 28-space mobile home park in western Wisconsin. Just four years later, he now owns 9 mobile home communities with a total of approximately 275 pads, all located in Wisconsin.

27/12/2024

🚀 New Podcast Episode Release! 🔥 🏘️

🎙️ An Interview with Temporary Housing Expert: Daniel J. Burnham

On this episode of The Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast, host Andrew Keel dives into an essential topic for mobile home park owners and investors: natural disasters and their impact on mobile home parks.

🎧 Why you need to listen:
If you’re looking to safeguard your investments and better prepare your mobile home park for unexpected challenges, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can’t afford to miss.

💡 Key Takeaways:
✅ Providing Temporary Housing: Daniel explains the step-by-step process of deploying manufactured homes quickly after a disaster.
✅ Collaborating with FEMA: Discover how to effectively partner with FEMA to leverage disaster assistance programs.
✅ Optimal Park Layouts: Get expert advice on designing mobile home parks for maximum efficiency and disaster resilience.

About Our Guest, Daniel J. Burnham:
With a Business Management degree from the University of West Florida and a career rooted in construction, Daniel is a recognized expert in disaster recovery and temporary housing. Through his work at Timberline Construction Group, LLC, he has helped communities rebuild and recover after natural disasters.

About Timberline Construction Group, LLC:
🏗️ Disaster Recovery Experts: Partnering with federal, state, and local governments to deliver rapid and long-term recovery solutions.
🏘️ Mobile Home Park Development Pros: Innovating and expanding manufactured housing communities with cutting-edge construction techniques.

👉 Don’t miss this deep dive into disaster recovery, mobile home park development, and FEMA collaboration. Tune in now!

🎥 Watch the full episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqLr2-FnbMg

Welcome back to the Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast, hosted by Andrew Keel. In this episode of the Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast our ...

27/11/2024

💥🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE RELEASED 🎙️💥
Interview with Jeff Flynn of Aspen Ridge Capital: From Navy Veteran to Mobile Home Park Owner

🎧 Andrew Keel sits down with Jeff Flynn of Aspen Ridge Capital to discuss his rapid rise from military service to becoming a successful mobile home park investor. Learn how Jeff transitioned from being a mobile home park broker during his Navy days to acquiring 8 mobile home parks.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ From Navy to MHP Investor: How Jeff Flynn leveraged his military experience to dive into mobile home park investing just days after leaving the service.
✅ Scaling & Syndication: Tips on growing a portfolio of 8 parks and successfully using syndication to fuel growth.
✅ Rent Increases with Resident Satisfaction: Proven strategies to raise rents while keeping tenants happy.
✅ Remote Park Management: Insights on using virtual assistants and on-site teams for efficient long-distance management.
✅ Scaling Challenges: Key risks of expanding too fast and how to avoid them.
✅ AI-Driven Operations: The role of artificial intelligence in streamlining processes and improving park efficiency.
✅ Networking for Success: Gaining valuable knowledge through investor connections and industry conversations.
✅ Buying Criteria & Value-Add Opportunities: Jeff’s disciplined approach to selecting small and mid-sized parks with untapped potential.
✅ Exit Strategies: Planning for long-term success in the mobile home park sector.
✅ Septic vs. City Sewer Systems: Weighing the pros and cons for mobile home park operators.
✅ Infill Hacks & Niche Tactics: Boosting occupancy and adding value in smaller communities.

💡 Whether you're new to mobile home park investing or looking to scale your portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable insights and strategies to help you succeed.

📲 Listen now and take the next step in your passive MHP investing journey!

🔗
https://keelteam.com/post/interview-with-jeff-flynn-of-aspen-ridge-capital/

In this episode, Andrew Keel sits down with Jeff Flynn, a Navy veteran and founder of Aspen Ridge Capital, to discuss his remarkable transition from military service to mobile home park investing.