Mobile Home Park Investing | Ep #508

In this episode of the Know Your Why Podcast, Dr. Jason Balara sits down with Robert Howell to discuss his unconventional path from working in Olympic event marketing to becoming a mobile home park investor and developer. Robert shares how he transitioned into real estate, eventually focusing on manufactured housing and mobile home parks as a way to address the growing need for affordable housing. He explains how land development and land-to-home projects create opportunities to expand housing supply while maintaining attainable price points for residents. The conversation also explores broader trends shaping the manufactured housing industry and how investors can approach the space with a long-term perspective.Key Highlights:Robert’s transition from Olympic event marketing to real estate investingWhy mobile home parks play a key role in addressing affordable housing needsThe fundamentals of mobile home park investing and developmentHow land-to-home projects create new housing opportunitiesThe land-to-home development model as a scalable investment strategyKey considerations when developing manufactured housing communitiesIndustry trends shaping the future of affordable housingEntrepreneurship opportunities within the manufactured housing sectorThe importance of adapting your “why” as your career evolvesLong-term thinking when building housing and investment strategiesRobert’s journey highlights how entrepreneurship often emerges from unexpected paths. By combining real estate investing with a focus on affordable housing solutions, he demonstrates how thoughtful development can create both strong investment opportunities and meaningful impact in communities.Get in touch with Robert:Website: www.howellandsons.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbyquatroIf you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast:⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara⁠⁠  Audio Track:Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.⁠⁠ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/⁠⁠Artist:⁠⁠ http://audionautix.com/