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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2025 · 35 MIN

372: High Interest Rates? Here's How Thomas Pivoted And CRUSHED It

from The DealMachine Real Estate Investing Podcast · host David Lecko, Thomas Lehmann

When interest rates started climbing, Thomas Lehmann didn’t just survive—he adapted. In this episode, he shares how he went from struggling house flipper to dominating Florida’s mobile home market. You’ll hear how a disastrous flip with squatters led to a total reinvention of his business, what it takes to thrive in the affordable housing space, and why serving his community—through both housing and charity—fuels everything he builds. KEY TALKING POINTS:0:00 - Intro0:31 - Thomas Lehmann’s Transition From Medicine & Supplement Sales To Real Estate6:46 - Moving Into Mobile Home Construction9:44 - Becoming Bankable As A Company10:41 - How Much His Mobile Homes Cost & His Goals11:57 - Working With Charities15:08 - Thomas Thoughts On Passing Down His Wealth18:59 - Working Hard While Still In School21:37 - His Interest In Bodybuilding23:52 - What He’s Hoping To Learn At Collective Genius26:07 - What He’s Looking Forward To In His Business28:58 - Using DealMachine To Find Mobile Home Opportunities32:44 - What Are Impact Fees?33:33 - Closing Thoughts35:02 - Outro LINKS:Instagram: Thomas Lehmannhttps://www.instagram.com/thomas_lehmann_real_estate/ Website: The Property Solutions Teamhttps://www.thepropertysolutionsteamdealership.com/ Instagram: David Leckohttps://www.instagram.com/dlecko Website: DealMachinehttps://www.dealmachine.com/pod Instagram: Ryan Haywoodhttps://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments Website: Heritage Home Investmentshttps://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/

When rising interest rates killed his flipping margins, Thomas Lehmann pivoted into mobile homes—and now controls half the new inventory in Central Florida.

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When interest rates started climbing, Thomas Lehmann didn’t just survive—he adapted. In this episode, he shares how he went from struggling house flipper to dominating Florida’s mobile home market. You’ll hear how a disastrous flip with squatters...

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