The Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd is joined by MHP owner/operator, syndicator, and investor Jeff Cook. Ferd and Jeff discuss navigating rent control and government regulations, affordable housing, and the importance of communication with your investors. Jeff shares an MHP horror story as well as his best advice, tips, and tricks.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd discusses how to get a mobile home dealer license, and why it is important to have one. Ferd takes us through the process of getting your license and explains how state rules and regulations can differ regarding these licenses.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd is joined by MHP owner/operator and podcaster Ryan Narus. Ferd and Ryan discuss networking, the importance of setting boundaries, guarding your time, the affordable housing crisis and Ryan's mentoring program. Enjoy!

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd speaks to Saad Shah of Rent Viewer about his business and improving business processes through data analytics. Saad gives valuable tips on how to stay on top of your data as well as some knowledge on how he operates.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd interviews MHP owner/operator, syndicator, and podcaster Kevin Bupp. Ferd and Kevin discuss navigating MHP operations in today’s market, their opinions on rent increases, what we might see coming up with consolidation, and creating good reputations for MHPs.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd is joined by MHP owner Apurva Shah. Ferd and Apurva discuss becoming an MHP owner while working a W-2, why new MHP investors should carry out their own due diligence, how the current MHP market is recession-resilient, and more!

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd interviews Steve Sacher a leadership expert, MHP owner/operator, and investor. Ferd and Steve discuss transactional leadership, transformational leadership, and how to lead an organization. Steve shares his advice for young people within the industry as well as leaders. Enjoy!

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd discusses five key risks associated with private electric systems. Ferd shares his advice on how to protect yourself from each of these risks and highlights what to consider when analyzing these risks for MHPs.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd interviews MHP owner Abraham Anderson. Ferd and Abraham discuss how to get into the MHP industry and Abraham gives his best advice for MHP investors.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd discusses five key items to consider when looking at water and sewer systems. Ferd speaks about different types of systems and gives us some tips to help protect our investments.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd is joined by MHP appraiser Erik Hanson. Erik gives some advice on things that borrowers can do to maximize value before the appraiser shows up. Ferd and Erik discuss cap rates, current trends in the market, capital improvements, and Erik also shares his opinion on how he thinks MHP is looking for the next 3 years.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd is joined by guest Charlie Ansanelli. Ferd and Charlie discuss the MHP bug, tips on scaling, and treating staff appropriately. Charlie also talks about technology tools that can improve your communication with your teams in different geographic locations.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd interviews Ken Corbin. Ferd and Ken provide us with expert sales tips for selling homes fast. Ken gives us his best advice and shares his opinions on what he thinks the next five years will look like for the MHP business.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd discusses zoning options to utilize your property. Ferd informs us of the differences between legislative and administrative reviews, the BZA, and how to appeal cases. Enjoy!

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd interviews Harsha Moole. Ferd and Harsha discuss ways in which GPs mislead LPs, long-term risk/reward ratios, and nightmare stories. Harsha also shares some tips and tactics that he has used in MHP.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd speaks about zoning options and conditional use permits. Ferd gives advice on how to get conditional use permits and mentions some issues that may come up when trying to doing so.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd interviews Rob Santomassimo. Ferd and Rob discuss expert business and sales strategies that will transform your MHP business. Enjoy!

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd continues his discussion on rezoning, focusing in on variances. Ferd explains when variances should be considered based on your park's compliance with city code.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd discusses rezoning and the ins and outs of grandfathering. Ferd outlines everything you need to know about rezoning and warns us about some potential “gotcha” moments that could be involved.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd touches on the extreme winter weather that we are seeing in parts of the country and gives us some tips to help avoid and cure frozen pipes. Enjoy!

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd speaks to a new mobile home park owner Mark Bibas. Mark tells us what he’s already learned about the business and shares some great cautionary tales to help us with our own ventures. Enjoy!

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd talks to Daniel Weisfield. Daniel and Ferd discuss MHP ownership and management and offer some great tips and tricks to other owners or people interested in MHP. Enjoy!

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd talks to Miles Noland about how he found his way to MHP and what he did to break into the industry. Miles shares his tips and tricks on how to improve your MHP. Enjoy!

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd talks about what he sees happening in the coming years with the new Biden Administration. Ferd discusses why he feels confident in his asset class, but doesn’t think everything will be rosy in 2021 with the potential changes.

On this episode of The Mobile Home Park Lawyer, Ferd discusses protecting yourself through a limited liability company and provides you with some guidelines on how not pierce the corporate veil. Enjoy!