Brad Johnson breaks down mobile home park investing—debunking myths, sharing value-add strategies, and explaining why this asset thrives in housing crises.
In this episode of RealDealChat, Jack sits down with Brad Johnson, co-founder of Vintage Funds, to discuss why mobile home parks are one of the most misunderstood—and potentially profitable—asset classes in real estate.
Brad explains why one in 20 Americans lives in a mobile home, how this sector solves the affordable housing crisis, and why stigma keeps many investors out of the space. He also shares his approach to building long-term cash flow rather than chasing short-term IRRs.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this conversation:
- Why mobile home parks still suffer from stigma (and why that’s an opportunity)
- The difference between “trailer parks” and manufactured housing communities
- Why consolidation is slow and why mom-and-pop operators still dominate
- How forced appreciation (or “operational alpha”) drives value in parks
- The importance of seller financing and building trust with owners
- Tax advantages of mobile home park investing (bonus depreciation & cost seg)
- How professional management changes tenant experience
- Why long-term cash flow beats short-term flips in this niche
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Timestamps
00:00 – Why mobile home parks solve the affordable housing crisis
02:00 – Breaking the stigma of “trailer parks”
03:00 – Consolidation trends & mom-and-pop sellers
05:00 – Why cities resist new park development
06:00 – From one-star to five-star parks explained
07:00 – Operational alpha & forced appreciation strategies
09:00 – Long-term cash flow vs quick flips
10:00 – Seller financing as the best entry point
12:00 – Brad’s journey into mobile home parks
13:00 – Multiple income streams in mobile home parks
14:00 – Tax advantages: depreciation & cost segregation
16:00 – Due diligence tips for new investors
18:00 – Why relationships with sellers & tenants matter
20:00 – Working with communities & tenant support programs
22:00 – Federal/state programs that help with improvements
24:00 – Transitioning mom-and-pop parks to professional management
26:00 – Why mobile home parks are vital for affordable housing
27:00 – Rapid fire: lies, advice, book picks & time-saving tools
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