Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Andrew Keel

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 host Andrew Keel interviews Tracy Renna, the Founder and CEO of MH Title Brokers.
One of the most frustrating things in the mobile home park investing realm is trying to get lost mobile home titles. Getting these mobile home titles fixed and in the correct name of the new owner is where Tracy Renna and MH Title brokers can assist.
Tracy Renna founded MH Title Brokers over 4 years ago to specialize in the organization and investigative work required to identify and retrieve mobile home titles. Tracy and her team engage with local DMV offices, legal institutions, and title companies, saving mobile home park owners and investors time and frustration.
In this episode, Andrew and Tracy dive into the topic of sourcing abandoned Mobile Home Titles, not the most glamorous topic, but one that can be an expensive one. They discuss Tracy’s journey and how she founded MH Title Brokers, what you need to know about sourcing abandoned mobile home titles, risks of owning a mobile home, what to do when you can’t find a title or the previous owner of a manufactured home, selling a mobile home without a title, and which states are the most difficult to deal with when it comes to issuing new Mobile Home Titles.
Join us as Tracy Renna shares her wisdom and experience on the in’s and out’s of sourcing abandoned Mobile Home titles in this episode.
***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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Would you like to see value-add mobile home park projects in progress? If so, follow us on Instagram: @passivemhpinvesting for photos and awesome videos from our recent mobile home park acquisitions.
 
Talking Points:
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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 host Andrew Keel interviews Jordan Savitsky from 50West Capital.
Jordan Savitsky is the principal of 50West Capital, who acquired their first mobile home park in Canton, OH, in mid-2023. Jordan and 50West Capital have several more mobile home parks in their acquisition pipeline. Based in New York, Jordan Savitsky holds a dual degree in Marketing and Supply Chain Management from the University of Maryland.
Join us on this episode as Jordan Savitsky dives into why he found the mobile home park asset class intriguing, the advantages of owning a storage business, and his approach to acquiring mobile home park investments.
***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.
Are you getting value out of this show? If so, please head over to iTunes and leave the show a quick review. I have a goal of hitting over 500 total 5-star reviews, and it would mean the absolute world to me if you could help contribute to that. Thanks ahead of time for making my day with your review of the show.
Would you like to see value-add mobile home park projects in progress? If so, follow us on Instagram: @passivemhpinvesting for photos and awesome videos from our recent mobile home park acquisitions.
 
Talking Points:
00:21 - Welcome to the Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast
01:25 - Stumbling into mobile home parks, and loving it because it’s *not* sexy
06:20 - Why your second mobile home park deal is the hardest
10:00 - Mobile Home Park Property Management and Utilities
12:50 - Getting educated in Mobile Home Park Investing
14:56 - Discovering that initial mobile home park opportunity, seizing on what's intriguing
17:00 - Aim small, miss small
19:20 - Storage units and tenants
21:30 - Mobile Home Park Operators are important
25:20 - Perfect mobile home parks are different

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 host Andrew Keel interviews Michael O’Conner, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of mPark Partners.
Michael O'Connor, an accomplished entrepreneur and investor, brings a wealth of experience garnered from consulting with Fortune 500 companies and large government entities. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration, specializing in Finance, Strategy, and Operations from Carnegie Mellon University, complemented by an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
In his role at mPark Partners, Michael has spearheaded the acquisition of eight manufactured housing communities across the United States. He has orchestrated the establishment of on-site management teams to manage these mobile home park communities and off-site teams to provide essential administrative support. Additionally, Michael oversees an affiliated mobile home dealership operating in Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
In this episode, Andrew Keel and Michael O’Connor discuss Michael’s Mobile Home Park Investing journey.  Michael shares tips on the best ways to get educated on Mobile Home Park Investing and the asset class as a whole. He also discusses his due diligence checklist and how they do a deep dive into septic tank sewer systems before purchasing private sewer mobile home parks.
Join us on this episode as Michael O’Connor shares his valuable knowledge with us from his time in the Mobile Home Park Investing space.
***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.
Are you getting value out of this show? If so, please head over to iTunes and leave the show a quick review. I have a goal of hitting over 500 total 5-star reviews, and it would mean the absolute world to me if you could help contribute to that. Thanks ahead of time for making my day with your review of the show.
Would you like to see value-add mobile home park projects in progress? If so, follow us on Instagram: @passivemhpinvesting for ph

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 host Andrew Keel interviews Walter Johnson of Sonos Capital.
Walter Johnson is the founder of Sonos Capital, a real estate investment firm specializing in mobile home park investments nationwide. Walter began his career in finance at Security Mortgage Corporation back in 2004. Established in 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona, Sonos Capital uses unique Section 8 and other uncommon strategies to increase NOI in manufactured housing communities. Walter Johnson also serves on the board of the Manufactured Housing Association in the state of Arizona and leads initiatives for affordable housing in Mesa, Arizona after being appointed by the Mayor himself.
In this episode, Andrew Keel and Walter Johnson dive into various aspects of mobile home park investing, spanning from the market conditions during Walter's early years of investing in Mobile Home Parks to future projections. Walter unveils his unique business model for Sonos Capital and also emphasizes the significance of proper education in the mobile home park asset class. Walter Johnson of Sonos Capital, also shares insights into his personal learning journey within the mobile home park sector.
Walter's clear passion and excitement for the Mobile Home Park Investing industry are evident as he shares valuable knowledge with us from his time in the space.
***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.
Are you getting value out of this show? If so, please head over to iTunes and leave the show a quick review. I have a goal of hitting over 500 total 5-star reviews, and it would mean the absolute world to me if you could help contribute to that. Thanks ahead of time for making my day with your review of the show.
Would you like to see value-add mobile home park projects in progress? If so, follow us on Instagram: @passivemhpinvesting for photos and awesome videos from our recent mobile home park acquisitions.
 
Talking Points:
00:21 - Welcome to the Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast

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 Keel interviews Mobile Home Park appraiser and mobile home park owner/ investor, Erik Hanson.
Erik Hanson owns and operates manufactured housing communities in his home state of Wisconsin. His first mobile home park community acquisition was in 2021 and he has been steadily expanding his portfolio since. Alongside mobile home park community ownership, Erik Hanson is a seasoned real estate appraiser, holding the esteemed MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute.
Erik Hanson's journey into commercial real estate appraisals began in 2001, encompassing various property types. However, in 2012, he shifted his focus to specialize in mobile home park properties and RV Park/ Campground valuations. He joined Colliers Valuation & Advisory Services in 2023 and is a member of their Manufactured Housing Community (MHC) valuation team.
In this episode, Andrew Keel and Erik Hanson dive into strategies for Mobile Home Park operators and investors to enhance the value of their trailer parks and streamline the appraisal process. Drawing from his dual roles as an appraiser and mobile home park owner, Erik offers invaluable insights. Their discussion spans topics ranging from mobile home park industry downsides to educational opportunities within the mobile home park asset class, along with how to best identify mobile home park market lot rents.
Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and insights into the mobile home park investing industry!
 
***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.
Are you getting value out of this show? If so, please head over to iTunes and leave the show a quick review. I have a goal of hitting over 500 total 5-star reviews, and it would mean the absolute world to me if you could help contribute to that. Thanks ahead of time for making my day with your review of the show.
Would you like to see value-add mobile home park projects in progress? If so, follow us on Instagram: @passive

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 Keel interviews Mobile Home Park Investing Educator Frank Rolfe of Mobile Home University (MHU). This is an interview from March 2024, which is Frank Rolfe’s second time on the show.
Frank Rolfe has been a mobile home park investor for nearly two decades and has operated hundreds of mobile home parks alongside his partner Dave Reynolds. Currently ranked as the 5th largest mobile home park owner in the U.S., their portfolio boasts over 250 mobile home parks across 25 states and over 10,000 lots! It all started with Glenhaven mobile home park, a single trailer park in Dallas, Texas. Success there propelled Frank to acquire more mobile home parks, focusing on prime locations with management challenges.
Believing in mobile home parks as hubs of affordable housing, Frank began sharing his insights through writing. Together with Dave Reynolds, their books evolved into leading courses and boot camps on mobile home park investing. Drawing from their own experiences, they've trained countless Mobile Home Park investors, finding fulfillment in seeing others succeed in the mobile home park asset class where they once struggled to get educated as newbie beginners in the space.
Frank Rolfe was a previous guest on the show in February 2021 (Ep. 40) and in this new episode in March 2024, Andrew and Frank explore various Mobile Home Park Investing topics, from rent control to debt management, financing strategies and mobile home park industry trends. Frank shares his perspective on the evolving mobile home park investing landscape and offers advice on navigating the current challenges in mobile home park investing. He also discusses his outlook on America's increasing debt, providing valuable insights for listeners on the economy as a whole.
Tune in for practical tips, valuable lessons, and engaging stories from one of the leading experts in the mobile home park investing industry: Frank Rolfe.
 
***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.
Are you getting value out of this show? If so, please head over to iTunes and leave the show a quick re