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Ep. 201 | Interview With MHP Owner Cory Harelson on How To Survive An Unplanned Emergency
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Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Cory Harelson, a structural engineer turned mobile home park investor, to discuss key lessons learned from buying, operating, and improving mobile home communities. Cory shares his journey from working long hours in engineering to discovering mobile home park investing and building a thriving portfolio.
Cory and Ferd discuss the challenges and successes of mobile home park acquisitions, including navigating zoning issues, scaling up with off-market deals, and managing private utilities. Cory dives into his most challenging deal—a wastewater treatment plant disaster—and how he overcame a $1 million setback. He also shares insights on sourcing off-market deals, utilizing virtual assistants for property management, and why ugly parks in great locations can be hidden gems for investors.
Whether you're a seasoned mobile home park owner or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights on finding, financing, and optimizing mobile home parks. Tune in now to learn from Cory’s real-world experiences and discover how to scale your mobile home park investments successfully!
Highlights of the episode:
00:34 – Guest intro: Cory Harelson
01:50 – Leaving engineering to invest in mobile home parks
03:10 – Finding the first deal through Craigslist
05:12 – Scaling up with strategic acquisitions
08:45 – A costly mistake with private utilities
10:58 – How a wastewater treatment disaster nearly derailed a deal
15:30 – Lessons learned from financial setbacks
19:40 – Turning challenges into investment opportunities
22:55 – Sourcing deals: Off-market vs. brokered transactions
26:38 – Using virtual assistants to scale operations
31:15 – The infill process: New vs. used homes
36:50 – Market predictions for mobile home park investing
40:10 – Where to connect with Cory
Connecting with MHP Law:
Website: https://themobilehomelawyer.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Mobile-Home-Park-Lawyer-103814958118069
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themhplawyer-ferdniemann6923147/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themhplawyer
Connecting with Guest:
Website: https://freedominvestinggroup.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-harelson-81141414/
#MobileHomePark #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #ValueAddInvesting #MHPInvesting
202 episodes
Manage episode 477402806 series 2916569
Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Cory Harelson, a structural engineer turned mobile home park investor, to discuss key lessons learned from buying, operating, and improving mobile home communities. Cory shares his journey from working long hours in engineering to discovering mobile home park investing and building a thriving portfolio.
Cory and Ferd discuss the challenges and successes of mobile home park acquisitions, including navigating zoning issues, scaling up with off-market deals, and managing private utilities. Cory dives into his most challenging deal—a wastewater treatment plant disaster—and how he overcame a $1 million setback. He also shares insights on sourcing off-market deals, utilizing virtual assistants for property management, and why ugly parks in great locations can be hidden gems for investors.
Whether you're a seasoned mobile home park owner or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights on finding, financing, and optimizing mobile home parks. Tune in now to learn from Cory’s real-world experiences and discover how to scale your mobile home park investments successfully!
Highlights of the episode:
00:34 – Guest intro: Cory Harelson
01:50 – Leaving engineering to invest in mobile home parks
03:10 – Finding the first deal through Craigslist
05:12 – Scaling up with strategic acquisitions
08:45 – A costly mistake with private utilities
10:58 – How a wastewater treatment disaster nearly derailed a deal
15:30 – Lessons learned from financial setbacks
19:40 – Turning challenges into investment opportunities
22:55 – Sourcing deals: Off-market vs. brokered transactions
26:38 – Using virtual assistants to scale operations
31:15 – The infill process: New vs. used homes
36:50 – Market predictions for mobile home park investing
40:10 – Where to connect with Cory
Connecting with MHP Law:
Website: https://themobilehomelawyer.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Mobile-Home-Park-Lawyer-103814958118069
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themhplawyer-ferdniemann6923147/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themhplawyer
Connecting with Guest:
Website: https://freedominvestinggroup.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-harelson-81141414/
#MobileHomePark #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveIncome #ValueAddInvesting #MHPInvesting
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