The MHP Show

This week on We Are Not in Real Estate. We Are in the Business of Solving Problems, Derek Vickers breaks down a mindset shift that separates operators who scale from those who stall: mobile home parks are not a passive real estate strategy, they are an active business of problem solving.   From infrastructure breakdowns and septic issues to underperforming assets, staffing gaps, and capital constr...

This week on The MHP Show Podcast, Derek Vickers explains why the easy money era in mobile home parks is officially over and what today's operators must do to continue generating strong returns.   From infrastructure failures and contractor mistakes to staffing issues, due diligence challenges, and operational bottlenecks, Derek shares real-world lessons learned from scaling a large mobile home pa...

This week on The MHP Show Podcast, Derek Vickers breaks down why mobile home park deals are getting more complicated in today’s market and why operators can no longer afford to overlook infrastructure and due diligence.   From septic failures and environmental reports to deal re-trades, delayed inspections, and rising treasury yields, Derek shares real stories from deals currently under contract a...

This week on The MHP Show Podcast, Derek Vickers sits down with Jimmy Johnson, CEO and Founder of Sand Dollar Communities, for an unfiltered conversation about the operational side of mobile home park investing that most people never talk about.   From tenant screening disasters and infrastructure headaches to tire bandits, abandoned homes, and scaling across multiple states, Jimmy shares the real...

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, cons...

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, thi...

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 mean...

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 as...

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...

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 wat...

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 hom...

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 m...

Capital Raising, Risk, and Reality in Today’s MHP Market breaks down what capital raising actually looks like for operators navigating today’s MHP market. In this episode of The MHP Show, Derek Vickers and Matt from WKRG Investments share the real, unfiltered side of raising capital, managing risk, and operating through market uncertainty. They explain why capital raising is rarely smooth in early...

Choosing the right structure for your first deal in mobile home parks isn’t about guessing—it’s about understanding how syndication, a fund, or a joint venture truly impacts your long-term success. In this episode of The MHP Show, Derek Vickers breaks down the real differences between syndication, fund models, and JV partnerships, and how each affects capital raising, investor expectations, and yo...

Building a real estate empire starts with mastering the real estate mindset—and in this episode of The MHP Show, Derek Vickers sits down with Rod Khleif to break down the investor mindset behind decades of wins, failures, and growth. Rod shares how he rebuilt his real estate empire after losing $50M, why mindset is the foundation of every decision, and how this thinking shapes smarter mobile home...

Buying the right mobile home park isn’t about chasing cap rates—it’s about mastering the fundamentals that actually drive long-term success. In this episode of The MHP Show, Derek Vickers shares what 40+ mobile home park acquisitions have taught him about finding the best mobile home park investments, analyzing mobile home park deals, and building reliable mobile home park cash flow through smarte...

Raising capital for MHPs isn’t easy—but it’s the difference between stalled growth and scalable success. In this episode of The MHP Show, Derek Vickers sits down with Jeff Flynn to uncover the real challenges and strategies nobody talks about when it comes to raising capital in mobile home parks. From navigating your first raise, structuring syndications vs. funds, and understanding what serious i...

Raising Capital in Mobile Home Parks: Lessons from $25M in Funds   Raising capital in mobile home parks isn’t easy—but it’s the make-or-break factor for scaling. In this must-watch episode, we break down real lessons from managing over $25M in funds dedicated to mobile home park investing. Whether you’re an ambitious mobile home park owner, a seasoned real estate investor, or a business owner seek...

This MHP Mistake Could Cost You Everything literally. In this must-watch episode, we expose the most critical misstep that new and even experienced mobile home park investors make when buying or scaling parks. Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor, one of many ambitious mobile park owners, or a growth-focused business owner, this warning can save you millions.   We cover the biggest overs...

In this episode of The MHP Show, we reveal how we tripled the value of a mobile home park in under 12 months turning a $4.1M off-market deal into an $11.5M asset. If you're a mobile home park investor, real estate entrepreneur, or business owner looking for high-ROI opportunities, this is your blueprint.   We cover how mobile home park conversions, utility bill-backs, and hands-on management led t...

This MHP Mistake Could Cost You Everything literally. In this must-watch episode, we expose the most critical misstep that new and even experienced mobile home park investors make when buying or scaling parks. Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor, one of many ambitious mobile park owners, or a growth-focused business owner, this warning can save you millions.   We cover the biggest overs...

In this power-packed episode of The MHP Show, Derek Vickers sits down with Daniel Wise Field, CEO of Three Pillar Communities, who owns an incredible 83 mobile home parks totaling 7,600 lots across 15 states. What You'll Learn: How a former corporate lawyer and diplomat built a $150+ million mobile home park portfolio The mental shift from high-achieving W-2 employee to successful entrepreneur Why...

In this solo episode of The MHP Show, I break down exactly why I'm doubling down on mobile home parks despite interest rates and inflated pricing. While others are sitting on the sidelines complaining, I'm going all-in – and here's why you should pay attention. Key Takeaways: Mobile home parks remain severely undervalued relative to demand constraints Supply is permanently restricted – you literal...

In this no-BS solo episode of The MHP Show, I deliver the brutal truth about why aspiring mobile home park investors are still stuck on the sidelines. Drawing from my own early struggles starting in 2015, I break down the 10 real reasons (hint: it's not the market) that keep people from closing their first deal. This isn't about being nice – it's about getting you unstuck and into action. Key Take...

This week on the podcast, we're throwing it back to an absolute classic conversation with Jimmy Johnson, CEO and Founder of Sand Dollar Communities. Jimmy breaks down his journey from having $600 in his bank account to closing 73 mobile home park deals in just 5 years. We dive into his unconventional strategies, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and why going door-to-door still works in...