The Mobile Home Park Exchange

2026 will reward prepared operators—and expose everyone else. In this episode, Frank Rizzo breaks down the three things that will matter most in mobile home park investing in 2026 , including regulatory pressure, slowing rent growth, and why deal flow is coming back fast. If you want to understand where the MHP market is heading and how serious operators are adjusting now, this episode sets the to...

In this episode of The MHP Exchange , Frank Rizzo breaks down the real-world impact of New York City’s City of Yes initiative—and the unintended consequences of the proposed COPA legislation. While City of Yes was designed to increase housing density and attract development, COPA could fundamentally disrupt the free market by giving government agencies and nonprofits the right to match purchase of...

Some mobile home park deals are too complex for most lenders to touch. That’s when operators call Marc Tropp. In this episode, Marc Tropp of Eastern Union breaks down how the toughest MHP deals actually get financed—from individually deeded lots and park-owned homes to lender scrutiny shaped by post-2008 lessons. Marc shares what banks are really looking for today, why experience matters more than...

Everyone wants their first million—but almost no one realizes the real turning point is your first $100K . In this solo episode, Frank Rizzo breaks down why that early milestone is harder, more important, and the point where most people quit. Frank shares the FILO mindset (First In, Last Out) , the grit required to survive your early years, and the painful deal that taught him why having $100K cha...

In this powerful episode of The MHP Exchange , Frank Rizzo sits down with multifamily investor and educator Gino Barbaro of Jake & Gino for an unfiltered conversation on what really drives success in real estate—and in life. This is not just about deals. It’s about the evolution of identity as an investor , how upbringing shapes your money patterns , why most people fall into traps before they...

Most investors never hit their goals — and it’s not because of the market, rates, or timing. In this solo episode, Frank Rizzo breaks down the  three frameworks  that separate real operators from people who are just “trying real estate.” From defining your true investor identity… to setting realistic expectations… to understanding the operational levers that actually create value — this episode sh...

Most people calling themselves “real estate investors” will never make it — and Frank Rizzo is finally saying why. It’s not timing. It’s not deal flow. It’s comfort. In this episode, Frank breaks down how attachment to familiar properties, normalized cash flow, and fear of uncomfortable moves quietly kill growth. Real wealth comes from moving equity, trading up, and refusing to plateau. If you’ve...

In this episode of The MHP Exchange, Frank Rizzo sits down with lender Mordy Jurkowitz, who specializes in financing mobile home and RV parks. Mordy reveals what truly goes on behind the scenes when moving capital and getting a deal funded. He shares how his background gives him an edge in understanding the challenges operators face and what banks actually look for in a borrower. From how park-own...

A furious resident sends a scathing email attacking our onsite manager. It’s the moment every operator faces—do you jump in, or trust the systems you’ve built? In this solo episode, Frank Rizzo breaks down how to navigate high-emotion situations without losing control of your culture. He shares why strong systems, clear boundaries, and disciplined leadership are what separate scalable operators fr...

In this episode of The MHP Exchange , host Frank Rizzo sits down with Glenn Esterson , author of The Mobile Home Park Manifesto and one of the earliest national brokers to specialize in MHP investing. Glenn pulls no punches as he breaks down what really goes into owning and operating mobile home parks — from the steep learning curve to the disappearance of mom-and-pop owners. He shares how the ind...

They went all in — no 401(k), no safety net, just execution. Frank Rizzo sits down with Bryce McMurry and Brent Dudley of Kaliber Management , the operators behind 2,000+ lots across the Southeast, to break down how they built one of the most vertically integrated MHP and RV portfolios in America. From owning their own construction company to redefining affordable housing, this episode shows what...

Everyone’s chasing the next tech shortcut to real estate success. But here’s the truth:  no software can replace strong culture or great operations. Frank Rizzo breaks down why tech should amplify your people — not replace them — and how to use it without losing yourself.

Brookfield is making a $10 billion bet on America’s trailer parks — acquiring 55,000 lots across 18 states from YES! Communities in the largest real estate deal in years. In this solo episode, Frank Rizzo breaks down what this means for the MHP space, why Brookfield is buying certainty—not homes—and how community, not capital, will define the next chapter of affordable housing.

Frank Rizzo and Peter Falcone sit down with attorney Andrew Mullens of Nelson Mullins LLP to reveal the  real role lawyers play in mobile home park deals . Are they deal killers—or deal engineers? Andrew shares insider perspectives on structuring transactions, navigating post-COVID challenges, rising costs, and keeping deals alive when it matters most. He also breaks down how vendor pricing power...

Larry Abramowitz, founder of Broadview Capital, has grown from buying foreclosures near his home in 2014 to owning and operating  18 mobile home parks  since 2020. In this episode of  The MHP Exchange Podcast , Larry shares how he lived in his parks to learn operations from the ground up, why “ground teams” are the key to moving the needle, and how AI is reshaping his business—from automating call...

What does it take to go from a 19-year-old kid with no plan… to owning 40+ mobile home parks and building one of the most respected names in real estate? Kevin Bupp of Sunrise Capital Investors has been through it all: – Buying his first property at 20 with no roadmap. – Surviving the 2008 crash when most investors were wiped out. – Reinventing himself in mobile home parks in 2011—before the niche...

Most investors focus on rents, expenses, and spreadsheets. But the real driver of long-term ROI is something far cheaper—and far more powerful:  culture. In this episode of  The MHP Exchange , Frank Rizzo breaks down how culture quietly compounds your results. Whether you build it intentionally or not, culture shows up in performance, retention, and community pride. Strong culture creates sticky r...

In this episode of  The MHP Exchange , Frank Rizzo sits down with veteran investor Mario Dattilo to talk shop on what it really takes to scale and operate a mobile home park business. With over 1,000 lots owned across multiple states, Mario shares lessons from nearly two decades in real estate and over a decade in MHP operations. From organizing your company so every piece matters, to putting the...

What happens when a special education teacher decides his future can’t be defined by a set salary? In this episode of  The MHP Exchange , Frank Rizzo sits down with  Jonathan Hayek , founder of Endurance Properties, to unpack his remarkable leap from the classroom to the boardroom. Jonathan started flipping houses while still teaching, quickly matching—and then surpassing—his teacher’s salary in j...

Rod Khleif lost $50 million… and came back stronger than ever. In this episode of  The MHP Exchange , Rod tells the story of how everything fell apart—and the exact strategies that helped him rebuild bigger. From mindset to systems to raising capital the right way, this is a masterclass in resilience and leadership for investors. Want to go deeper with Rod? Get a discount on his Virtual Bootcamp a...

In this episode of  The MHP Exchange , Frank Rizzo flips the script on what most people think their “superpower” is. It’s not talent. It’s not connections. It’s the unshakable obsession and determination to hit your goal—no matter the obstacle. Frank shares a real-world story where willpower, discipline, open communication with investors, and relentless follow-up pulled him out of a situation that...

Chris Duffy was a project manager with a steady W2 job—until he realized it wasn’t the life he wanted. In this episode, Frank Rizzo sits down with Chris to unpack how cold calling, career risk, and a pivot from apartments to mobile home parks changed everything. Now a successful MHP broker and owner, Chris shares how he built his business from scratch and why he’s all in on the MHP space. This one...

What happens when your first mobile home park investment goes completely off the rails? In this episode, Frank Rizzo sits down with Ryan Groene—who opens up about the nightmare that nearly took him out of the game: a contaminated water system, a site manager meltdown, a drive-by shooting, and managing it all from three hours away. But instead of quitting, Ryan built adversity trust—the mindset tha...

Not all sponsors are created equal—and picking the wrong one can cost you big. In this solo episode, Frank Rizzo breaks down the red flags of poor sponsorship: from chasing growth at all costs to neglecting the operations that actually make a deal work. Hear real examples, hard lessons, and what every investor should be looking out for before putting money in.

What happens when your kid doesn’t recognize you?  For Cory Harelson (co-founder of Freedom Investing Group), that was the breaking point after years in corporate working 60–80 hour weeks. In this episode, Cory shares how he walked away from burnout and into the mobile home park space—chasing freedom through passive income and entrepreneurship. We cover how he's vertically integrating his oper...