Welcome back,
In today’s Mobile Home Investing Lessons podcast #57 we are talking to active Mobile Home Formula investor, Darryl. Darrly has been mobile home investing in the great states of Delaware and Maryland since beginning working with John in 2022.
In this short time working together Darryl has become more confident investing in mobile homes, helping others, investing on his own, and growing a profitable investing business.
Darryl has now transitioned into a full-time mobile home investor.
Being a newbie stinks! Darryll has had to overcome mental fears and roadblocks, desires to quit, imposter-syndrome, being laughed at by friends and more, ALL before becoming success flipping mobile homes.
Use the time markers below to fast forward the podcast above.
- 1:20 Beginnings
- 2:30 Getting first deals
- 4:40 Typical deals?
- 5:10 Feeling like an imposter
- 7:50 Investing full-time
- 9:40 Working with park managers
- 13:50 Selling on MLS
- 14:20 Common mobile home rehabs
- 18:00 Helping sellers
- 21:00 Staying positive
- 22:22 Being a hero to family
- 23:33 Working with handymen
- 28:52 Advice for others
- 32:30 How many hours before your first deal?
- 33:58 Park manager with snotty attitude story
- 34:57 Park manager with seller’s remorse story
- 41:00 Park manager tip #1
- 42:25 Park manager tip #2
- 45:30 Free mobile home
From First Deals to Free Mobile Homes
This week’s podcast episode takes listeners on an inspiring and practical journey through the ups and downs of mobile home investing. Packed with real-life stories, strategies, and lessons learned, the conversation offers a roadmap for beginners while giving experienced investors a fresh dose of motivation.
The episode opens at 1:20 with the guest sharing their beginnings, what first sparked their interest in mobile homes and why they decided to pursue this unconventional but rewarding niche. By 2:30, the discussion shifts to the excitement and uncertainty of landing those first deals. The guest explains the learning curve, the mistakes made, and the small wins that provided the confidence to keep going.
At 4:40, listeners get a look at the typical deals in mobile home investing, what they cost, the margins, and the unique factors compared to traditional real estate. Soon after, at 5:10, the conversation gets personal as the guest reveals moments of feeling like an imposter. It’s a refreshing reminder that doubt is part of the journey, even for those who eventually succeed.
By 7:50, the topic turns to taking the leap into investing full-time. Here, the guest explains what it felt like to leave behind the safety of a traditional job and pursue mobile home investing as a career. A few minutes later, at 9:40, they dive into one of the most important relationships in this business: working with park managers. Listeners learn why these gatekeepers can make or break deals and how to build trust with them.
Fast-forward to 13:50, where the guest shares insights about selling on the MLS, a less common but sometimes highly effective exit strategy. At 14:20, they dive into the nitty-gritty of common mobile home rehabs: flooring, paint, roofing, and the occasional surprise repair that tests every investor’s patience.
The middle section of the podcast focuses on the human side of investing. At 18:00, the guest explains how they approach helping sellers, many of whom are in tough financial or personal situations. By 21:00, the emphasis is on staying positive through inevitable challenges, and at 22:22, there’s a touching moment about being seen as a hero to family after creating financial stability.
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Practical advice continues at 23:33 with tips on working with handymen, finding reliable ones, avoiding bad hires, and keeping rehab projects on track. Later, at 28:52, the guest shares advice for others just starting out, encouraging persistence and a willingness to learn.
Listeners curious about the timeline of success will appreciate 32:30, where the guest reveals how many hours were spent before their first deal. Then come two entertaining but educational stories: a snotty park manager encounter at 33:58, and a case of seller’s remorse at 34:57. Both highlight the importance of patience and professionalism.
The episode closes strong with actionable tips: Park manager tip #1 at 41:00, tip #2 at 42:25, and finally, the story of how the guest landed a free mobile home at 45:30, a testament to the opportunities that come with persistence and creativity in this business.
This podcast is more than just strategies and stories, it’s a blend of inspiration, honesty, and practical guidance for anyone curious about mobile home investing.
Until you are better known locally, mobile home deals will rarely fall into our lap without regular work and effort. Expect to work harder for yourself than you do for someone else.
Mobile home investing should not be exciting, but rather a predictable, safe, rewarding and profitable. Moving forward when you have any mobile home related questions please never hesitate to comment and/or email below.
Love what you do daily,
John Fedro
Support@mobilehomeinvesting.net
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2 Responses
I want to transfer the title of my mobile home to my nephew. I live in Baltimore; can I do this from Baltimore? This is just a transfer of title, not a sale. All taxes are paid and the mobile home would remain in its current location. Please advise me how to proceed from here.
Respectfully, Sue T
Hi Sue,
Thank you for watching and commenting. My sincere apologies in the delayed reply to your comment. It sounds like the mobile home that we are talking about is probably not located in Baltimore, Perhaps not even in the state of Maryland. Either way the seller does not need to be there. In this situation you would be the seller, and your nephew would be the buyer. Even though this is more of a gift type of situation. If you want to message back and let me know what state the mobile home is in I can direct on the next steps. However I would encourage you to call the mobile home title transfer department in the state where the mobile home is located and provide the clerk over the phone your VIN or serial number. Explain the situation and they will be able to walk you through the steps to take to quickly get this in your nephew’s name. I hope this helps and points you in the right direction. Any follow up questions please never hesitate to reach back out anytime.
Talk soon,
John