Ep. 207 | Ferd Niemann on Ten Ways To Improve Community Relations
Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this solo episode, Ferd dives into the importance of strengthening relationships with local communities—from city officials and vendors to residents and law enforcement. He explains why goodwill not only makes operations smoother but also directly impacts compliance, profitability, and long-term stability for mobile home park […]
Ep. 206 | Exploring Co-GP and Fund of Funds Models for Syndications
Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this solo episode, Ferd unpacks two nuanced syndication structures that are shaping today’s real estate deals: co-GP partnerships and fund-of-funds models. Drawing from his legal and investing experience, Ferd explains how these approaches work, their pros and cons, and the real-world risks that come with […]
Ep. 204 | Case Study: Don’t Take No For An Answer, and Never Use Your Own Money
Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this solo episode, Ferd breaks down a real-world case study of a 47-site turnaround he bought in 2021 with heavy zoning risk, wholesaler drama, and a seller threatening to walk. He walks through the two rules that guided the play (“don’t take no for an […]
Ep. 203 | Interview With John Pentecost on Navigating California Legal Issues
Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this episode, Ferd sits down with John Pentecost, managing partner at Hart Kienle Pentecost, a California law firm with decades of experience representing mobile home and RV parks. John breaks down the realities of investing and operating in California—state and local rent control, vacancy […]
Ep. 202 | Interview with Matt Owens on Raising Capital, Financial Engineering, and Managing Projects
Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Mathew Owens, a CPA-turned-real estate investor who has bought, renovated, and sold over 1,000+ single-family homes, lent $35M+ to real estate investors, and raised over $150M in private capital. Mathew shares his expertise in mobile home parks, multifamily investing, […]
Ep. 201 | Interview With MHP Owner Cory Harelson on How To Survive An Unplanned Emergency
Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Cory Harelson, a structural engineer turned mobile home park investor, to discuss key lessons learned from buying, operating, and improving mobile home communities. Cory shares his journey from working long hours in engineering to discovering mobile home park investing […]
Ep. 200 | Lessons from 24 Mobile Home Park Acquisitions
Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this milestone 200th episode, we take a deep dive into the lessons learned from 24 mobile home park acquisitions. Host Ferd Niemann reflects on the key takeaways from his deals, covering everything from value-add strategies, zoning battles, tenant challenges, infill processes, and successful exit plans. […]
Ep. 199 | Interview With Margaret Ascher on Tax Tips and Tricks
Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into tax strategies and opportunities for mobile home park investors with Margaret Asher, a seasoned CPA with over 15 years of experience specializing in real estate accounting and tax services. Margaret shares her expertise on cost segregation studies, bonus […]
Ep. 198 | Ferd Niemann on the Strategies for Finding and Fixing Pesky Water Leaks
Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this solo episode, we dive deep into tackling one of the most persistent challenges for mobile home park owners: finding and fixing water leaks. Drawing on personal experiences and input from industry experts, Ferd shares actionable strategies and lessons learned when dealing with water […]
Ep. 197 | Interview With John Neet on Exploring How Rent Control and Regulations Impact Appraisals
Welcome back to the Mobile Home Park Lawyer Podcast! In this insightful episode, we’re joined by John Neet, a seasoned expert in mobile home park appraisals and valuation. John shares his vast knowledge on the complexities of rent control, the nuances of regional regulations, and how these factors impact property valuations, particularly in states like […]
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