The MHP Show

Derek Vickers
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Welcome to the MHP Show, your go-to podcast for learning how to buy and operate mobile home parks successfully while still working a full-time job. Hosted by Derek Vickers, a successful mobile home park owner and industry expert, each episode features insights from guests and experts, discussing the current state of the industry and sharing tips for investing in mobile home parks. Learn from Derek’s personal experiences and avoid the mistakes he made when building his portfolio. So, tune in to the MHP Show and start your journey towards financial freedom through investing in mobile home parks. Connect with Derek. www.vicktoryrealestategroup.com Instagaram: derekvickers885 Youtube: derekvickers885 Twitter: derekvickers885 TikTok: derekvickers885 LinkedIn: Derek Vickers Facebook: Derek Vickers Substack: Derekvickers885

  1. 3D AGO

    Mobile Home Park Investing: The Buying Window Isn’t Closed. But It Is Changing | Episode 114

    In this episode of The MHP Show Podcast, Derek Vickers sits down with Jason Postill to break down why Mobile Home Park Investing still presents major opportunities even as interest rates stay elevated and acquisition competition tightens.   While many investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting for a crash, experienced operators are still finding value by focusing on operational execution, conservative underwriting, and affordable housing fundamentals.   Key Takeaways: • Mobile Home Park Investing continues to benefit from strong affordable housing demand • Conservative underwriting creates long-term protection for investors • Real estate operators must adapt as the buying window changes • Inflation continues pushing demand toward affordable housing communities • Operational excellence matters more than flashy acquisitions   The Reality Check: Mobile home parks are not passive investments. Infrastructure issues, staffing, collections, utility management, and resident operations all require disciplined execution. The investors who understand that are the ones still scaling today.   The Bottom Line: The buying window isn’t closed. But it is changing. The operators who stay disciplined, raise capital responsibly, and focus on long-term fundamentals will continue finding opportunities while others wait for perfect conditions.   00:00 Intro 02:15 Investor sentiment in Mobile Home Park Investing 06:40 Why raising capital is still difficult 12:10 Conservative underwriting vs aggressive projections 18:20 The truth about operational surprises in mobile home parks 24:45 Why Mobile Home Parks are still undervalued 30:30 Rent growth, affordability, and market fundamentals 37:15 Why operations matter more than acquisitions 43:50 Scaling teams and finding A-players 50:10 Common investor mistakes in Mobile Home Park Investing 56:30 Why the buying window is changing, not closing   Resources to Boost Your MHP Success: • Download Our Free Ebook: https://vicktorycapital.com/free-ebook • Schedule a Strategy Call: https://derekvickers.com/free-strategy-session • Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mhpinvestingpros   We’re raising for FUND I 📈 Projected 15–19% IRR 💰 1.7x–2x equity multiple   Invest directly at 👉 vicktorycapital.investnext.com or DM me to learn more.   Connect with Me: 🔗 Follow on Social Media: @derekvickers885 📧 Email: derek@vicktorycapital.com   For passive investors: Book a call to learn about our investment opportunities for seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs focused on building generational wealth through mobile home park investing.   Ready to stop making excuses and start making deals? Hit play and prepare to get called out (in the best way possible).   Stay tuned for more episodes of The MHP Show!•

    1h 11m

  2. 3D AGO

    The Ugly Side of Mobile Home Park Investing Explained | Episode 113

    Most investors see mobile home park investing as passive income. In reality, it is an operational business built on execution. In this episode of The MHP Show Podcast, Derek Vickers sits down with Chris Duffy from Pioneer Property Partners to unpack the real challenges behind mobile home park investing. From dealing with squatters and code enforcement to tenant issues and operational pressure, this is the side of the business few discuss.   For those serious about real estate investing, understanding the day-to-day realities of mobile home park operations is critical. This conversation highlights why strong real estate operators outperform and how discipline drives long-term results.   If you are building a portfolio in mobile home park investing, this breakdown will give you clarity on what it actually takes to succeed.   00:00 Intro 00:45 Why mobile home parks aren’t passive 02:30 Walking “tough” parks and what to look for 06:00 Real tenant and neighborhood challenges 12:00 Squatter story and operational risks 20:00 Code enforcement and pushback 30:00 Common investor mistakes 40:00 Market trends and consolidation 55:00 Advice for new investors   Resources to Boost Your MHP Success: • Download Our Free Ebook: https://vicktorycapital.com/free-ebook • Schedule a Strategy Call: https://derekvickers.com/free-strategy-session • Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mhpinvestingpros   We’re raising for FUND I 📈 Projected 15–19% IRR 💰 1.7x–2x equity multiple   Invest directly at 👉 vicktorycapital.investnext.com or DM me to learn more.   Connect with Me: 🔗 Follow on Social Media: @derekvickers885 📧 Email: derek@vicktorycapital.com   For passive investors: Book a call to learn about our investment opportunities for seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs focused on building generational wealth through mobile home park investing.   Ready to stop making excuses and start making deals? Hit play and prepare to get called out (in the best way possible).   Stay tuned for more episodes of The MHP Show!•

    1h 18m

  3. 3D AGO

    Mobile Home Park Investing Tips: If I Was Starting Today With $50K | Episode 112

    Starting With $50K Won’t Limit You. Your Thinking Will.   Most investors believe you need more capital to break into mobile home park investing. In reality, deals are missed because of mindset, not money.   In this episode, Derek Vickers breaks down tips and what he would do differently starting with $50K. The focus is not on small deals you can afford. It is on building a real business. That means finding larger opportunities, partnering early, and learning through operations, not theory.   He also walks through the mistakes that slow most new investors down. Trying to do everything alone. Overvaluing seller financing. Waiting for the perfect deal. Avoiding action in favor of learning.   Mobile home park investing is execution. You learn by doing. You grow by operating.   This is how real estate investing becomes a scalable, long-term business.   Resources to Boost Your MHP Success: • Download Our Free Ebook: https://vicktorycapital.com/free-ebook • Schedule a Strategy Call: https://derekvickers.com/free-strategy-session • Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mhpinvestingpros   We’re raising for FUND I 📈 Projected 15–19% IRR 💰 1.7x–2x equity multiple   Invest directly at 👉 vicktorycapital.investnext.com or DM me to learn more.   Connect with Me: 🔗 Follow on Social Media: @derekvickers885 📧 Email: derek@vicktorycapital.com   For passive investors: Book a call to learn about our investment opportunities for seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs focused on building generational wealth through mobile home park investing.   Ready to stop making excuses and start making deals? Hit play and prepare to get called out (in the best way possible).   Stay tuned for more episodes of The MHP Show!•

    40 min

  4. APR 21

    How Experienced Operators Actually Finance Mobile Home Parks | Episode 111

    Financing Mobile Home Parks Isn’t Hard. Choosing the Wrong Lender Is.   Most investors believe financing is the hardest part of buying mobile home parks. In reality, deals fall apart because of who you choose to work with, not the availability of capital.   In this episode, Derek breaks down how experienced operators actually finance deals in today’s market. From local banks that understand the asset class, to mortgage brokers who can move deals across the finish line, to the real truth about seller financing. What sounds good online is often unreliable in practice.   He also walks through real mistakes that kill deals late. Inexperienced lenders backing out. Over-optimizing for interest rates. Misunderstanding how value-add parks actually operate. These are the problems that cost time, credibility, and real opportunities.   This is a clear look at how financing works when you treat mobile home parks like a business. Not theory. Execution.   Resources to Boost Your MHP Success: • Download Our Free Ebook: https://vicktorycapital.com/free-ebook • Schedule a Strategy Call: https://derekvickers.com/free-strategy-session • Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mhpinvestingpros   We’re raising for FUND I 📈 Projected 15–19% IRR 💰 1.7x–2x equity multiple   Invest directly at 👉 vicktorycapital.investnext.com or DM me to learn more.   Connect with Me: 🔗 Follow on Social Media: @derekvickers885 📧 Email: derek@vicktorycapital.com   For passive investors: Book a call to learn about our investment opportunities for seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs focused on building generational wealth through mobile home park investing.   Ready to stop making excuses and start making deals? Hit play and prepare to get called out (in the best way possible).   Stay tuned for more episodes of The MHP Show!•

    34 min

  5. APR 6

    Due Diligence Isn’t About More Work. It’s About Better Sequence | Episode 110

    Stop Overcomplicating Due Diligence. Focus on What Actually Kills Deals.   Most investors believe better due diligence means longer checklists and more analysis. In reality, the biggest mistakes in mobile home park investing come from ignoring order of importance and missing the true deal killers early.   In this video, Derek breaks down how experienced operators simplify due diligence by focusing on what actually matters first. Flood zones, zoning, utilities, and ownership structure are the variables that determine whether a deal works or fails. Everything else comes after.   This episode walks through how disciplined real estate investing actually works in mobile home parks. It is not about checking every box. It is about sequencing decisions, protecting capital, and moving with clarity.   If you want to improve your MHP investing process and avoid wasting time and money, this breakdown shows how experienced operators evaluate deals like a business.   FUND I   Resources to Boost Your MHP Success: • Download Our Free Ebook: https://vicktorycapital.com/free-ebook • Schedule a Strategy Call: https://derekvickers.com/free-strategy-session • Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mhpinvestingpros   We’re raising for FUND I 📈 Projected 15–19% IRR 💰 1.7x–2x equity multiple   Invest directly at 👉 vicktorycapital.investnext.com or DM me to learn more.   Connect with Me: 🔗 Follow on Social Media: @derekvickers885 📧 Email: derek@vicktorycapital.com   For passive investors: Book a call to learn about our investment opportunities for seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs focused on building generational wealth through mobile home park investing.   Ready to stop making excuses and start making deals? Hit play and prepare to get called out (in the best way possible).   Stay tuned for more episodes of The MHP Show!•

    23 min

  6. APR 6

    Mobile Home Park Investing: Risk Factor | Episode 109

    Most investors believe mobile home park investing is risky because of tenants and market volatility. In reality, the biggest mobile home park risk factors come from infrastructure, utilities, and poor due diligence.   In this video, Derek breaks down the real risks behind mobile home park investing and how experienced operators approach them. By understanding mobile home park risk factors like water systems, sewer setups, zoning issues, and tenant concentration, investors can avoid costly mistakes and make better decisions.   This episode walks through how disciplined real estate investing actually works in mobile home parks. It is not passive. It is operational.   If you want to improve your MHP investing approach and manage mobile home park risk factors with clarity, this breakdown shows how experienced operators think.   Resources to Boost Your MHP Success: • Download Our Free Ebook: https://vicktorycapital.com/free-ebook • Schedule a Strategy Call: https://derekvickers.com/free-strategy-session • Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mhpinvestingpros   We’re raising for FUND I 📈 Projected 15–19% IRR 💰 1.7x–2x equity multiple   Invest directly at 👉 vicktorycapital.investnext.com or DM me to learn more.   Connect with Me: 🔗 Follow on Social Media: @derekvickers885 📧 Email: derek@vicktorycapital.com   For passive investors: Book a call to learn about our investment opportunities for seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs focused on building generational wealth through mobile home park investing.   Ready to stop making excuses and start making deals? Hit play and prepare to get called out (in the best way possible).   Stay tuned for more episodes of The MHP Show!•

    44 min

  7. MAR 23

    The First 2 Numbers I Check Before Buying Any Mobile Home Park | Episode 108

    Most investors believe analyzing a deal requires complex spreadsheets and hours of underwriting. In reality, experienced operators can often evaluate a mobile home park deal analysis in minutes.   In this video, Derek breaks down the first two numbers he checks before buying any mobile home park and why these fundamentals matter more than complicated models. By focusing on price per pad mobile home park metrics and the strength of the mobile home park investment strategy, investors can quickly filter opportunities and avoid wasting time on weak deals.   This episode walks through the real-world framework used by professional operators when reviewing mobile home park deals, including how location, population size, and housing affordability influence returns.   If you want to improve your mobile home park deal analysis and sharpen your mobile home park investment strategy, this breakdown will help you see opportunities the way experienced operators do.   Learn how to evaluate mobile home parks like a professional and build wealth the right way.   Resources to Boost Your MHP Success: • Download Our Free Ebook: https://vicktorycapital.com/free-ebook • Schedule a Strategy Call: https://derekvickers.com/free-strategy-session • Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mhpinvestingpros   We’re raising for FUND I 📈 Projected 15–19% IRR 💰 1.7x–2x equity multiple   Invest directly at 👉 vicktorycapital.investnext.com or DM me to learn more.   Connect with Me: 🔗 Follow on Social Media: @derekvickers885 📧 Email: derek@vicktorycapital.com   For passive investors: Book a call to learn about our investment opportunities for seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs focused on building generational wealth through mobile home park investing.   Ready to stop making excuses and start making deals? Hit play and prepare to get called out (in the best way possible).   Stay tuned for more episodes of The MHP Show!•

    44 min

  8. MAR 4

    The 3 Forces Driving MHP Deals in 2026 | Episode 107

    The mobile home park market is shifting again. Deals are moving, capital is cautious, and operations matter more than ever.   In this episode of The MHP Show, Derek Vickers breaks down the three forces driving MHP deals in 2026: acquisitions, capital raising, and operations. After closing multiple parks in the past several months, Derek shares what he’s seeing on the ground. Sellers are becoming more realistic, buyers are getting more optimistic, and transaction volume is slowly picking back up.   But buying deals today requires more than timing the market. Operators must move quickly on acquisitions, maintain strong investor relationships, and execute operational systems that create real value.   Mobile home park investing is not passive. It is a business built on discipline, execution, and long-term thinking.   Whether you are a mobile home park owner, investor, or entrepreneur, this episode provides a clear look at how today’s market is actually working.   00:00 – Intro & Market Update 02:30 – The Current Acquisition Environment 07:30 – Why Deals Still Require Speed 11:00 – Capital Raising in Today’s Market 17:00 – Investor Sentiment & Market Uncertainty 22:00 – Why Operations Drive Value 27:00 – Tenant Quality & Operational Discipline 31:00 – Final Thoughts on the 2026 Market   Learn how to evaluate mobile home parks like a professional and build wealth the right way.   Resources to Boost Your MHP Success: • Download Our Free Ebook: https://vicktorycapital.com/free-ebook • Schedule a Strategy Call: https://derekvickers.com/free-strategy-session • Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mhpinvestingpros   We’re raising for FUND I 📈 Projected 15–19% IRR 💰 1.7x–2x equity multiple   Invest directly at 👉 vicktorycapital.investnext.com or DM me to learn more.   Connect with Me: 🔗 Follow on Social Media: @derekvickers885 📧 Email: derek@vicktorycapital.com   For passive investors: Book a call to learn about our investment opportunities for seven and eight-figure entrepreneurs focused on building generational wealth through mobile home park investing.   Ready to stop making excuses and start making deals? Hit play and prepare to get called out (in the best way possible).   Stay tuned for more episodes of The MHP Show!•

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Welcome to the MHP Show, your go-to podcast for learning how to buy and operate mobile home parks successfully while still working a full-time job. Hosted by Derek Vickers, a successful mobile home park owner and industry expert, each episode features insights from guests and experts, discussing the current state of the industry and sharing tips for investing in mobile home parks. Learn from Derek’s personal experiences and avoid the mistakes he made when building his portfolio. So, tune in to the MHP Show and start your journey towards financial freedom through investing in mobile home parks. Connect with Derek. www.vicktoryrealestategroup.com Instagaram: derekvickers885 Youtube: derekvickers885 Twitter: derekvickers885 TikTok: derekvickers885 LinkedIn: Derek Vickers Facebook: Derek Vickers Substack: Derekvickers885

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  • Creator
    Derek Vickers
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The MHP Show

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