Interview with Cory Harelson of Freedom Investing Group Passive Mobile Home Park Investing

Welcome back to the Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast, hosted by Andrew Keel. On this episode of the Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast, Andrew interviews Cory Harelson, a dedicated mobile home park operator and visionary founder of Freedom Investing Group (FIG).
Cory left behind an 18-year career as a structural engineer to leap into mobile home park investing. He now has a portfolio worth over $18M+ across 12 communities and he has already been through 5 mobile home park deal exits! The reach of his mobile home park portfolio extends from Idaho all the way down to Ohio with a focus now on the “bourbon triangle,” as he puts it, in the markets of Cincinnati, Lexington, and Louisville. He is also currently under contract on a new hopeful mobile home park acquisition in Kentucky.
In this episode, Andrew Keel and Cory Harelson delve into Cory's swift success in Mobile Home Park (MHP) investing, tracing his journey all the way back to his first Mobile Home Park deal in Garden City, Idaho. They discuss Cory’s current dedication to growing his Mobile Home Park and RV syndication business and platform through his Linkedin and other marketing channels. Cory candidly shares the mistakes he's made and his refined investment strategy, highlighting three key considerations for aspiring Mobile Home Park investors. He also recommends valuable resources for mastering the asset class and explains why Mobile Home Parks offer unparalleled opportunities for financial freedom.
Since July 2023, Cory Harelson has been fervently expanding his mobile home park syndication business, driven by his passion for empowering others in the realm of Passive Mobile Home Park investing. He offers listeners valuable insights (golden nuggets) from lessons he has learned along the way.
 
***Andrew Keel and Keel Team Real Estate Investments (Keel Team, LLC) do not endorse any interviewee. This interview is for informational purposes only and should not be depended upon for investment purposes. ***
 
Andrew Keel is the owner of Keel Team, LLC, a Top 100 Owner of Manufactured Housing Communities with over 3,000 lots under management. His team currently manages over 40 manufactured housing communities across more than 10 states. His expertise is in turning around under-managed manufactured housing communities by utilizing proven systems to maximize the occupancy while reducing operating costs. He specializes in bringing in homes to fill vacant lots, implementing utility bill back programs, and improving overall management and operating efficiencies, all of which significantly boost the asset value and net operating income of the communities. Check out KeelTeam.com to learn more.
Andrew has been featured on some of the Top Podcasts in the manufactured housing space, click here to listen to his most recent interviews:  https://www.keelteam.com/podcast-links. In order to successfully implement his management strategy, Andrew’s team usually moves on location during the first several months of ownership. Find out more about Andrew’s story at AndrewKeel.com.
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