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Send us Fan MailCraters for roads, a neglected property, and a community that needed real infrastructure, not hype. We’re in South Texas working through a phased mobile home park turnaround, and I’m sharing what phase two actually looks like when you’re serious about scaling: a large raise to bring in 40 more units and move the park from about 40 paying tenants to roughly 80 homes.I talk through the unsexy upgrades that make everything else possible, including electric work, water and sewer, meters, cleanup, mowing, and signage. We also get into the road situation, why potholes became a priority, and how partnering with people who do construction for a living can save you from getting crushed on costs. Then there’s the real-world side of doing visible work: you post progress, someone laughs at it, and you learn fast that you’re never going to make everybody happy.You’ll also hear a transparent budgeting breakdown for expansion, including how I think about an all-in cost per spot (around $25,000), what hauling can run, and why hookups and small items can quietly become the biggest line. If you’re into mobile home park investing, value-add real estate, raising capital, or building cash-flowing communities in phases, this is the play-by-play you can learn from. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the one question you want me to answer next.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailEveryone’s got an opinion about why the market is “bad” right now, but I don’t think that story helps you close your next deal. I’m Travis Wells, and I want to reframe the whole conversation: cycles change, pricing moves, headlines get dramatic but disciplined investors still win because they focus on controllables. If you’re in real estate investing and your deal flow feels slower, this is the mindset and process check you need.I walk through what “buy right” actually means in practice, especially for real estate that’s driven by operations. We talk about underwriting based on NOI (net operating income), looking for real value add potential, and making sure the numbers make sense whether you’re buying a home, a mobile home, or a mobile home park. If prices are down, they’re down across the board. If they’re up, they’re up for everyone. Your challenges aren’t unique, and neither are your options.Then we get tactical. My business doesn’t depend on guessing the market, it depends on repeated drivers: making calls, generating leads, networking, talking to my sphere, and putting out content so opportunities find me. I also share why I pivoted from single family to mobile home parks to increase my output and align with bigger goals like building equity faster and growing a property management company.If you want results regardless of the market, get crystal clear on your goal, identify the drivers that create deals, and do them consistently and if they’re not working, overdo them. Subscribe to the Property Profits Podcast, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more investors hear it.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA small RV park deal can look simple on paper until you hear the real questions behind the numbers. We’re on a call with Jeff, the owner of a South Texas built park near Mount Vernon, and Travis, an operator who buys and expands parks for a living. The property has 10 acres in the current park footprint with eight cabins and 10 RV spots, about $10K a month coming in, and a tenant base driven by long-term workers tied to solar farms and new lithium development. Right away, the conversation turns from surface stats to what actually holds value: occupancy, utilities, and the unit mix that keeps money predictable.We dig into expansion potential and infrastructure realities: how many more pads could fit, what a new septic system might cost, how electric is metered, and why fiber internet can change demand for long-term stays. Jeff explains why he chose cabins as competition increased for RV pads, then breaks down the real economics between pads and cabins when you include electric, water, trash, and internet in the monthly rate. If you care about RV park investing, cap rate, and NOI growth, this is the kind of practical detail you rarely get in a listing.Then we get into the negotiation. Jeff shares valuation expectations and what cash he needs to feel good walking away, while Travis floats a seller financing structure around a $675K price point and explains how “holding paper” typically works, from down payments to amortization and balloon terms. They also kick around upside ideas like glamping and a wellness angle, but the buyer’s focus stays clear: buy it as-is, stabilize cash flow, and only expand once operations are proven.Subscribe for more real-world deal talk, share this with a friend who’s shopping for their first park, and leave a review if you want more conversations like this. What would your offer look like, and why?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA broker can send a pretty rent roll all day long, but that does not mean the money is real. We get into the due diligence moves we use to confirm income, uncover risk, and avoid the kind of “great deal” that quietly bleeds cash after closing.We walk through the core documents we request when buying a mobile home park or RV park, including trailing twelve months (T12) financials, the current rent roll, and the often-missed step that changes everything: bank statements. If the deposits do not reconcile with the rent roll and financials, we explain why that is a red flag and how to push for proof before you commit.Then we shift from spreadsheets to the stuff you actually inherit. Utilities and infrastructure are yours the moment you close, so we talk through reviewing utility bills, understanding who pays what, and paying qualified pros to inspect water lines, sewer lines, wells, and septic systems. We also cover tax assessments and why a reassessment can impact your underwriting, plus the tenant realities you need to understand before you meet residents.If you are planning a value-add strategy, we explain why we email counties and jurisdictions during due diligence to confirm what you can and cannot do, especially when “extra land” is tempting but septic capacity, permits, and rules can block growth. Subscribe to Property Profits Podcast, share this with a friend buying their first park, and leave a review so more operators learn to verify before they buy.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA lot of people treat fitness like a side quest. I’m making the case that it’s closer to due diligence. When I’m choosing business partners, I pay attention to discipline, energy, and standards, and one of the clearest signals I see is how someone takes care of their body. That opinion will rub some people the wrong way, and that’s fine, but it comes from a simple belief: how you do one thing is how you do everything.We break down what “being in shape” actually means beyond showing up at the gym. I talk through the unglamorous stack that creates real health: sleep, nutrition, training, mental health, and lifestyle choices that stay consistent when life gets busy. For entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and operators, this connects straight to productivity and performance. If your brain drives your decision making, and decision making drives your business results, then protecting your cognitive abilities is not optional.Then we go deeper on consistency versus motivation. Motivation fades fast. Consistency is identity. I share how I track meals, train on a structured schedule, and apply the same tracking mindset to business data and relationships, including planned date nights. If you want more money, better decisions, and healthier relationships, start by treating your body like an asset you refuse to neglect. Subscribe to Property Profits Podcast, share this with a driven friend, and leave a review with your honest take: do you agree with my “fitness equals discipline” rule?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailIf you keep telling yourself you “really want” a certain business, but your days are still packed with everything else, you’re not stuck you’re split. I’m Travis Wells, and I’m walking through the mindset and operating shift that finally got me to stop chasing single family house leads and go all in on mobile home park investing and RV park investing. That one decision changed what I work on, who I talk to, and how my deal flow shows up.I share the real reasons I moved away from the constant grind of competing for wholesale deals, watching half of them die, and getting pulled into distractions that looked profitable on paper. Parks gave me the kind of cash flow, equity growth, and long-term control I couldn’t ignore, but it only started working at a higher level when I put 100% of my energy there. That meant building systems, talking to park owners and brokers every day, underwriting consistently, and even wholesaling park deals that don’t fit while buying the ones that do.We also get honest about delayed gratification. Choosing your lane doesn’t mean the money instantly appears. You have to solve the day-to-day income problem, keep pushing through the learning curve, and protect your focus like it’s part of the business model. If you’ve been doing your “real goal” part time, or you’ve been thinking about making the leap, this will help you pressure-test what you want and commit with intention.Subscribe for more real estate investing lessons, share this with a friend who keeps getting distracted, and leave a review with the one thing you’re ready to say no to.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailIncentives can quietly shape everything your team does, for better or worse. Travis Wells shares the simple principle he heard from a high-level mentor and never stopped using: incentive drives behavior. From virtual assistants to in-person staff, the way you pay people becomes the way you train people, because your compensation plan tells them what “winning” looks like every single day. We walk through how we structure pay for a fully remote VA team using a steady base plus performance-based commissions, and why salary alone often turns stale over time. Travis explains the “fat cat syndrome” problem, how over-comfort can reduce urgency, and why a base should create stability without removing the drive to grow. Then we get specific about a teamwide commission model where everyone gets paid when any deal closes, including how this changes collaboration, onboarding, training, and deal velocity. We also dig into why we rarely give base raises and instead revisit commission structure as the main incentive lever, especially when the goal is more revenue. If you run a business with measurable outcomes such as leasing, rentals, sales, or service delivery, you’ll leave with practical ideas for building an incentive structure that rewards results, encourages teamwork, and keeps motivation high without creating internal competition. Subscribe to the Property Profits Podcast, share this with a business owner who’s rebuilding their pay plan, and leave an honest review with your biggest incentive question.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailYour real estate business shouldn’t require you to answer every call, chase every vendor, write every agreement, and babysit every task just to keep the wheels on. We share how we built a completely virtual office where virtual assistants handle the daily operations across properties and parks so we can actually lead, not just react. If you’ve wondered whether a VA team can do more than basic admin work, this conversation lays out what it looks like when VAs truly run the machine.  We walk through the progression: starting with a personal assistant VA, then adding a VA bookkeeper to keep transactions organized long before tax time, and building specialized support for acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, screening, background checks, and tenant communication. We also get into real-world property management and RV park operations, including vendor lists, escalation paths, and coordinating with boots-on-the-ground on-site managers. When urgent tenant issues hit at night or on weekends, coverage matters, so we explain why a dedicated evening shift can protect both your sanity and your marketing spend by responding to leads fast.  The backbone is process. We talk about turning daily work into SOPs by having team members document what they do in the moment, often with video recordings that become written steps. That documentation makes onboarding faster, improves consistency, and reduces the need to retrain the same tasks over and over. We also cover a key hiring filter: every role needs a clear ROI, either by generating revenue or by giving you more capacity to do the work only you can do. If you found this helpful, subscribe to Property Profits Podcast, share it with a real estate operator who’s buried in tasks, and leave a quick review. What’s the first responsibility you’d hand off to a VA?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailYou can feel tired and still be reliable, and that might be the most valuable skill you ever build. Travis Wells records on a low-energy day on purpose, because that’s when your habits either hold or collapse. If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll do it tomorrow,” this is the gut-check you need, delivered with the honesty of someone who’s hungry, worn out, and still getting the work done anyway. We talk about consistency and discipline through two lenses that make it impossible to hide from the truth: bodybuilding and real estate investing. On the fitness side, it’s the unsexy stuff that creates transformation, planned meals, tracked data, daily steps, treadmill work, and sticking to targets even when cravings hit. On the business side, it’s the same principle applied to calls, team meetings, team building, and the daily operations that create real momentum in entrepreneurship. The big point is identity: when you repeatedly do what you said you’d do, you become the kind of person who follows through everywhere. Travis also challenges the “one miss doesn’t matter” story. Whether you break a streak on day one or day one hundred, you’re teaching your mind that promises are negotiable. The alternative is stacking base hits: consistent daily actions that look small until they compound into undeniable results. If you want more discipline, a stronger mindset, better fitness, or more consistent business growth, press play and borrow this framework. Subscribe to Property Profits Podcast, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review telling us what habit you’re locking in this week.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA park owner tells you their mobile home park is worth top dollar. Your math says it is not even close. So what do you do next without burning the relationship or wasting a week chasing a fantasy? We walk through two real seller calls that show how we handle high asking prices, find the real reason someone wants out, and use a simple valuation framework to stay disciplined. We start with the process: training a VA to talk to mobile home park owners, pull the basics, and tee up the leads that are worth a direct call. From nine leads, we narrow down to the conversations that have a chance. Then we break down a 22-space park where the owner is a multifamily guy who is tired of being hands-on with park management. That motivation matters, because it makes owner financing and a clean transition more appealing than a perfect price. We talk through the numbers, the NOI reality check, and the terms that can bridge the gap. You will hear how we structure seller financing for a mobile home park with clear components: 20% down, interest that makes sense to the seller, a long amortization for cash flow, and a five-year balloon to give everyone an exit. We also hit the underwriting pitfalls that show up fast, like understated expenses when owners self-manage and how adding property management can change the true deal. We close with a second 19-space park call and the lesson that keeps repeating: price moves when terms solve the seller’s problem. If you care about mobile home park investing, seller financing, underwriting, due diligence, and negotiating with motivated sellers, this one is built for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who is chasing their first park, and leave a review with the one term you negotiate first.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA mobile home deal can look “easy” on paper until you’re standing in a giant park watching a crew pull skirting, disconnect systems, and prep a house to roll. We’re on-site with Travis Wells as he buys a newer manufactured home after spotting a simple “For Sale” sign, then locks it up with no money down using subject-to financing. You’ll hear the real numbers behind the note, why taking over payments can beat getting a new loan, and what “sub-to” actually means when the home still has a mortgage attached.From there, it turns into a behind-the-scenes guide to moving a mobile home the right way. We talk through what movers handle, what you need to add back for transport (axles, tires, tongue), and why saving materials like skirting matters when costs spike. Travis also shares a practical AC tip most people learn too late, plus the unglamorous but critical admin side: the park’s deposit, cleanup expectations, and the documents parks may require like mover licensing and bond details.Finally, we zoom out to strategy. If you want more mobile home investing leads, big parks can be gold because signs are everywhere and sellers will often tell you exactly why they’re moving on. In this market, lot rent jumping to around $800 is creating real pressure and real opportunity, and we break down how that affects deal quality and negotiation.If you got value from this, subscribe to Property Profits Podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a genuine review so more people can find these real-world investing walk-throughs.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA mobile home park in the middle of a big city sounds like a straightforward park underwriting problem, until you look up and realize the entire corridor is turning into retail. I’m under contract on a messy, grandfathered park with utilities in place and commercial activity all around it, and I’m not excited because it’s a “park deal.” I’m excited because it forces the question most investors skip: what’s the highest and best use of this land? I walk you through my real-time decision process, including why the same property can be worth roughly “park money” on paper but “commercial dirt money” to the right buyer. We talk land comps per acre, how existing infrastructure changes redevelopment math, and why I’m approaching both mobile home park buyers and the builders putting up strip centers next door. You’ll also hear how I think about risk when a deal is sub-to, operationally under-documented, and simply too big of a project to own long term. Then we get practical: what does it cost to remove trailers, relocate people, and clear a site, and how do you subtract those costs to arrive at a price a developer can actually buy? If you invest in mobile home parks, commercial land, or wholesaling, this is a mindset shift you can use on every property you analyze. Subscribe to Property Profits Podcast, share this with a friend who underwrites deals, and leave a review if you want more daily episodes like this.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailEverybody loves the post that says “I bought a tiny home” and “we won.” We wanted to talk about what that actually looks like when you’re the one sweating in the Texas heat, hauling cinder blocks, coordinating a mover, and cleaning up someone else’s leftover mess so you don’t damage your reputation with the RV park owner.We walk you through a real tiny home move from start to finish: meeting the mover on-site, pulling dozens of blocks, adding wheels, loading up scrap and old plumbing parts, and getting the home set and leveled at the park. We also share a simple but effective tactic for real estate operators: leveraging your network. When time is tight, we post the job, offer a clear payout, require photos, and buy back hours without losing control of quality.Then we get into the numbers and the strategy behind this tiny home investing deal. We explain how a note assumption works when the seller still owes a balance, why we’re fine with assuming a $400/month payment, and how lining up a rent-to-own buyer changes the return. We also talk about using preferred vendors from the note holder, why that can protect you if anything goes wrong during transport, and what still needs to happen after delivery, like electrical, plumbing, and sewer hookups plus lockbox access for showings.If you want more practical real estate investing stories with the messy parts included, subscribe to Property Profits Podcast, leave an honest review, and share this with a friend who’s trying to turn deals into real cash flow.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA park can be in a downtown, high foot-traffic location and still sit half empty, and the reason often has nothing to do with demand. We break down a real mobile home park consulting visit where the outside looked solid (new fence, strong “for rent” banner, clean signage), yet occupancy stalled at 50%. The key was getting past assumptions and listening for the real objections people share at the point of sale, not the excuses we tell ourselves after the fact.We start with the onsite property manager conversation and zero in on the biggest constraint: the leasing and rent collection process. When prospects are paid in cash and don’t want to mess with a payment portal, they don’t “think about it” and come back later, they just move on. We talk through a practical, low-friction move-in path: accept cash for the first month and deposit, get the lease signed, then immediately hand-hold the resident into the online portal so future payments stay consistent. You’ll also hear why empowering the manager matters, how incentives drive behavior, and a simple way to reward leasing in a way that protects the property.Then we shift to unit-level strategy: why over-rehabbing older homes can destroy mobile home park ROI, when replacement beats renovation (especially pre-1990 units), and how to use rental comps to set rents that actually clear the market. If you care about mobile home park occupancy, tenant screening workflows, rent pricing, and cash flow stabilization, you’ll leave with a clear mental checklist. Subscribe, share this with a friend who owns a park, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailPrivate investigators walked into my workplace and asked a question I will never forget: “Have you been stealing vegetable oil from restaurants?” I was young, finally steady in a career, and determined not to slip back into the trouble I grew up around. I had not stolen anything, but the fear hit anyway, and it pushed me into a decision that still teaches me something years later.I tell the full story from the beginning: working as an engineer in the oil field, making strong side money in the scrap metal business, and then stumbling into an unexpected niche. Restaurants needed used vegetable oil disposal, and I realized the waste stream had value because it could be recycled into biodiesel. I started calling around, trying to solve a real problem, and I thought I was on the edge of building a legitimate service business. Then the accusations came, along with pressure to stop contacting “their customers,” and my nervous system took over.The real lesson is bigger than vegetable oil or any one side hustle. I explain how fear-based decision making can quietly kill good opportunities, and how I now approach risk with a clearer head, especially in real estate investing where I take on distressed properties, mobile homes, and title issues that most people avoid. If you have been hesitating on a deal, a business idea, or a hard conversation, this will help you separate real risk from fear noise.Subscribe to the Property Profits Podcast, share this with a friend, and leave an honest review wherever you listen. What is one decision you are delaying because fear is driving?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailSpending $200,000 to $300,000 just to maybe clear a couple hundred bucks a month feels normal in real estate but it shouldn’t. We dig into a different path: mobile home investing built around simple cash flow math, faster deal timelines, and fewer “surprises” than the average rental house. If you’ve ever looked at a property that “cash flows” on paper and then watched repairs and financing costs eat the profit, this conversation is for you. I walk through the rule I use to keep deals clear: roughly $25,000 all in to target about $1,000 a month in income. We talk honestly about the biggest objection people raise, mobile homes typically don’t appreciate like houses and why I still prefer them for cash flow now. Then we zoom out to the bigger wealth picture: using mobile homes for income while mobile home parks and land ownership can deliver appreciation, equity growth, and long-term net worth building. We also get practical about how to do this without getting trapped in bank underwriting and giant mortgages. I share ways people fund purchases with private investors, how paying an interest rate can still leave strong monthly profit, and what to do if you’re starting with limited capital. We cover wholesaling mobile homes to build your stack, plus my buying criteria for avoiding money pits: livable as-is, no major floor issues, and improvements that are mostly cosmetic. If this opened your eyes, subscribe to the Property Profits Podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What’s the biggest thing holding you back from mobile home investing right now?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailYou can spend years chasing “the perfect deal,” or you can learn the few mental models that make mobile home park investing simple, repeatable, and profitable. We’re fresh off the final edits of my new book on how to get your first mobile home park, and I’m pulling back the curtain on the lessons that actually move the needle when you’re trying to buy your first park.We start with the core idea that changes how you underwrite everything: you own the dirt, not the homes. When you focus on lot rent and land-based income, you can cut down on the constant maintenance headaches that come with owning houses or park-owned units. From there, I walk through how I build a deal finding machine, including my favorite strategy for sourcing opportunities fast: expired mobile home park listings. These are owners who already tried to sell, didn’t get the result they wanted, and may be far more realistic today.Then we get into the practical stuff that saves you time and money: filtering sellers quickly, running simple back-of-the-napkin math, and valuing a park using the lot rent lens (income, expenses, NOI, cap rate) plus the as-is value of any park-owned homes. We also talk due diligence, why “the mess” is leverage, how reserves and outside capital fit into real deals, and why retrades are normal when inspections reveal what’s really going on.If you’re serious about buying a mobile home park, listen, share this with someone who’s stuck overthinking, and hit subscribe. If you’ve got a question about sourcing, underwriting, or retrading, leave a comment or review and tell us what you want covered next.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailMost investors hear “no clear title” and immediately walk away. We did the opposite and I’ll tell you exactly why. After putting a mobile home under contract with a messy ownership situation, I break down how I evaluate title risk in manufactured home investing, when a bill of sale can be acceptable, and when it’s worth doing the extra work to get true clear title so the deal stays financeable and easy to resell.We get practical about the paperwork, especially for Texas mobile homes. I explain what a bill of sale really is (and what it doesn’t protect you from), what clear title actually means, and how a death in the family can create gaps in the chain of ownership. Then we talk about TDHCA and why simply calling them can save you hours of guessing. They’ll point you to the right inheritance and transfer of ownership forms, fees, and requirements so you can move from “problem deal” to “clean transfer” with a real process.We also dig into due diligence tools you can use right now, including how to find a home in TDHCA Ownership View using the label number, serial number, address, or owner name, and how to check tax lien status and mortgage lien status. Finally, I share how I use NADA value to estimate what the home is worth with clean paperwork, then negotiate a significant discount when title issues add risk. If you’re buying, selling, wholesaling, or doing seller financing in the mobile home space, this one will sharpen your decision-making fast.Subscribe to the Property Profits Podcast, share this with an investor friend, and leave an honest review. What’s the biggest paperwork issue you’ve run into on a deal?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailThat “great deal” in the photos can be the fastest way to buy yourself a nightmare. We drove out to a discounted 1996 mobile home that looked clean on paper, only to find the real story in the first five minutes: exterior wood rot, clear signs of water intrusion, and soft spots in the floor that screamed subfloor damage. The price was low, but the risk was high and that’s where most new mobile home investors get burned.We break down the mobile home due diligence checklist we actually use on walkthroughs, from the outside in. You’ll hear exactly what we look for with siding gaps, water trails, and frame condition, plus the interior dealbreakers that can turn a “light rehab” into a full gut job: musty smells, pet odor, seam separation, and those subtle soft spots that usually mean long-term leaks near bathrooms or HVAC. If you’re doing mobile home park infill, buying used manufactured homes, or sourcing from wholesalers, these checks help you protect your budget and your timeline.We also talk strategy: why sticking to simple criteria creates better deals, how documenting your process as an SOP lets a VA or local boots-on-the-ground inspector capture the right evidence, and why “free” can still be a bad deal. To prove the point, we share how passing on the problem property led to newer opportunities the same night, including seller financing and subject-to structures, all while keeping a clear all-in cost target for cash flow and equity.If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s hunting for mobile homes, and leave an honest review so more investors can find the show.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailMost people don’t lose money in mobile home park investing because the asset class is broken. They lose money because they buy wrong, believe bad pro formas, and skip the unsexy work that keeps a deal alive after closing. We’re unpacking what that looks like in the real world, from the first conversation with a would-be buyer to the exact reasons parks turn into cash-flow nightmares.We talk through how we approach mobile home park underwriting so you can quickly tell what is worth deeper diligence, what needs a different price, and what should be an instant “no”. You’ll hear why I say I don’t “find” deals, I manufacture deals, and how consistent, underwriting-driven follow-up turns early rejection into a future opportunity. We also get into how to communicate your numbers to sellers in a simple way that keeps the relationship intact, plus when it makes sense to wholesale a park you don’t want to own.Then we hit the big landmines: overpaying, rosy assumptions, and value-add plans that don’t pencil, especially around infill and sourcing homes. We dig into due diligence on utilities like water lines, sewer lines, septic systems, leaks, and collapses, plus the deal-killer most people underestimate: flood zones. If a park floods, operations get wrecked and flood insurance can eat your cash flow. We also touch marketing basics like building a website and running Google Ads, and why mentorship or partnering with experience can keep you from learning the hard way.If you want practical insight on buying, operating, and scaling mobile home parks with real numbers and real risk filters, hit play, subscribe to Property Profits Podcast, and share this with someone who’s about to buy their first park. If it helped, leave an honest review and tell me what topic you want next.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA broker asks why we’re not interested in a mobile home park deal and then gets mad at the answer. That tension turns into a practical mini-masterclass on real estate underwriting, because the fastest way to avoid a bad investment isn’t more confidence, it’s better math.We break down a 12-unit mobile home park listed around $975,000 that only brings in about $5,000 a month and has no clear value-add path: no extra land, no room to add units, and tenant-owned homes that limit upside. We translate that rent roll into annual income, apply a conservative expense assumption, and land on an estimated NOI that simply cannot justify the asking price. If you’ve ever wondered how investors size up a listing in minutes, you’ll hear the exact steps.Then we pressure-test the deal using an amortization schedule, because “creative financing” doesn’t change the fact that debt service plus expenses can crush cash flow. We also share simple filters for mobile home park investing like cap rate targets, the 2% rule for smaller parks, and when a 1.5% rule can make sense with seller financing. The bigger takeaway is mindset: don’t argue, don’t force deals, and don’t pay sticker price when the numbers don’t pencil.If you want a cleaner way to evaluate real estate deals, subscribe, share this with a friend who’s shopping listings, and leave an honest review so more people can learn to underwrite before they buy.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA “for sale” sign in a mobile home park window can be worth more than a week of online scrolling, and we prove it by doing the work live. I’m driving the rows, calling owners, and making offers in real time, including a deal structure that protects cash and still gets the seller to say yes. If you’ve been trying to figure out how to find motivated sellers, buy mobile homes creatively, or build a consistent lead pipeline for mobile home investing, this is the boots-on-the-ground playbook.We talk through seller financing like we actually use it: how I frame the offer, why I lead with monthly payment and down payment, and how I give the seller two clear options (less cash now or more if they hold paper). You’ll hear the numbers, the language, and the decision points that keep the conversation moving, plus why confidence matters when you’re negotiating. This is especially useful if you’re filling lots in a mobile home park or trying to scale a value-add mobile home park strategy without draining your bank account.We also get practical about what kills returns: moving costs, setup costs, and the difference between a single wide and a double wide when you’re thinking about relocating a unit. I share the quick filters I use to walk away from overpriced deals, and why physically driving parks and looking for raised hands often beats cold calling.If you got value from this, subscribe, share the show with a friend who’s into real estate investing, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. What’s your biggest challenge right now: finding deals, negotiating terms, or running the numbers?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailEverybody wants a partner in real estate until the partnership becomes the deal’s biggest problem. We get honest about why most partnerships are a mistake, how investors give away equity too quickly, and what to do instead when you’re feeling unsure about money, experience, or the unknowns that come with buying property. I share the two rules I use before I ever consider a real estate partner: they need to be smarter than me in the exact asset class or they need to bring more money than me. We talk through what that looks like in the real world, especially in mobile home parks and RV parks where operations matter, and why “comfort blanket” partnerships can quietly destroy your upside. You’ll also hear why small deals often don’t justify splitting ownership, even if people are asking for a piece of the action. We also dig into the mechanics that keep partnerships from turning into a mess: operating agreements, clear roles, who does what, how distributions work, and what happens if someone doesn’t perform. And if your real goal is raising capital, we cover alternatives like promissory notes and fixed interest so you can fund a deal without handing away long-term equity. If you’ve ever had a bad partner, considered bringing someone in just to feel safer, or wondered what a fair structure really looks like, this will help you think with clarity instead of fear. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review, then message me with your best or worst partnership lesson.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailMost mobile home park deals that get blasted around social media or shoved into a buyer’s inbox are not deals at all, they are just listings with wishful pricing. We talk about the frustration behind that, but more importantly, we give you a simple way to stop wasting time on parks that will never pencil. If you have ever heard “it makes $10K a month” and felt tempted to chase it without real numbers, this is your reset. We break down a quick mobile home park underwriting process you can run in about 30 seconds: turn monthly gross income into annual gross, apply a rough expense assumption to estimate NOI, then use a basic cap rate check to ballpark value. You will learn why that $10K/month park is not magically worth $2 million, how to explain the math without getting dragged into endless debates, and how better deal screening protects your name with sellers and buyers. We also touch negotiation basics and the moment seller financing can change the outcome. When the price is close, “holding paper” and a simple amortization schedule can reveal whether the deal cash flows. And if the owner cannot clearly state income, we show how to build it from pad count, occupancy, and lot rent so you can still underwrite with discipline. If you want to get better at mobile home park investing, wholesaling, and deal analysis, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest underwriting question so we can tackle it next.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailDivorce can make you think smaller. I went the other way. When I needed a place to live, I didn’t sign a lease or lock myself into a new mortgage. I bought a mobile home park, then bought a better one and moved into the on-site cabin. That decision became my first real taste of “mobile home park hacking,” and it set the direction for everything I do in real estate today. I walk through how the first park was cash flowing but located in a spot I didn’t want to live, and why that pushed me to find a higher-quality park where I could live quietly, learn the operations, and see the real problems up close. From meeting tenants to working on units and tightening up management, the lesson is simple: parks can produce strong cash flow and equity, but they don’t run themselves. If you’re searching for passive income, this isn’t that. If you want a business that can grow net worth fast when you run it well, it’s worth a serious look. You’ll also hear the numbers behind the transformation: buying a park for $750,000, refinancing at $1.1 million, and seeing an appraisal around $2.2 million after improving the asset. We talk about creative real estate financing, value-add strategy, and the bigger “why” behind it all: freedom as control of your time. If you get value from this, subscribe to Property Profits Podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more investors can find it.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailYou can tell who’s serious by what they’re willing to do when nobody’s clapping. Lying backstage between pre-judging and finals at a bodybuilding show, I connect the discipline of competition prep to what actually creates wealth in real estate and business: delayed gratification, long feedback loops, and doing the boring work with precision.We talk about why chasing quick money feels productive but often keeps you stuck, and why bigger goals demand patience and a longer timeline. I share how that mindset pushed me to focus on mobile home parks and other scalable real estate investing strategies, where deal flow can take longer but the payoff can be dramatically larger. You’ll hear how building a track record turns into better opportunities, including partnerships where the operator creates value through execution instead of simply “having cash.”We also get practical about the mechanics behind the scenes: why the monthly income isn’t always the operator’s paycheck right away, how preferred returns and reinvestment affect timing, and where the real “drips” of income can come from, like acquisition work, infill projects, and dispositions. Then we bring it back to the personal side: taking feedback, staying in alignment with your goal, saying no to distractions, and letting compounding do what it always does for consistent people.If you want stronger work ethic, clearer goals, and a mindset built for long-term real estate success, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review. What goal are you committing to for the long haul?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailWiring money for a tiny home can feel like a gamble if you don’t have a process, and I’ve learned the hard way that “good deals” can still bleed you with moving costs, bad paperwork, or sellers who change their mind. I’m Travis Wells, and I’m walking you through how I just lined up two new tiny homes at steep discounts and how I protect myself so I can keep buying consistently without cash stress.You’ll hear the exact checkpoints I use before I accept an assignment from a wholesaler, including why I won’t let anyone rush me with fake urgency. I share what I look for during a fast walk-through, how I split deposits to keep both sides safe, and how seller motivation (like converting space into high-demand RV spots near Austin, Texas) can create opportunity if you ask the right questions.Then we get tactical on the stuff that quietly destroys returns: transport, decks, fencing, plumbing, and electrical. I break down how one question took moving quotes from $5,000 down to about $700, how I stack vendors to get work done cheaper, and how bundling electrical repairs in my park got my tiny home hookups handled without the usual multi-thousand-dollar hit. We also talk contracts for tiny homes, including using ChatGPT to draft simple agreements when you’re dealing with bill of sale style paperwork.If you’re into tiny home investing, mobile home park investing, RV park cash flow, and practical negotiation, this one is built for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s buying off-market deals, and leave a review so more investors can find the playbook.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailOne text message and one phone call can change the economics of a real estate deal, if you know how to use due diligence and timing. We tell the full story of a small 24-unit mobile home park that sat on the market for over a year, then got locked up on seller financing and turned into a stronger deal after inspections revealed a costly surprise. We break down the practical side of mobile home park due diligence: bringing in a plumber to scope lines, getting an electrician to inspect service, and collecting real bids instead of guessing. When the numbers came back at $30,000 for electrical and $30,000 for plumbing, we didn’t argue or posture. We sent a simple retrade text that tied the requested $60,000 discount directly to undisclosed condition, then we waited a full day before making the call. That cooling-off window is a negotiation tool most investors ignore, and it’s often the difference between a dead deal and a signed amendment. Then we get into seller financing strategy and deal structure. The seller pushed back with “split it,” and we countered with a trade: a $60,000 price reduction for one extra point of interest. When you understand how principal, interest rate, and payment interact, you can offer terms that feel like a win to the seller while still improving your cash flow and protecting your equity. If you want better results in real estate negotiation, underwriting, and retrades, this is the playbook. Subscribe for more real-world mobile home park investing tactics, share this with an investor friend, and leave an honest review so more people can find the show. What’s the biggest surprise you’ve uncovered during due diligence?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA tiny home owner says they want $12,000 and most buyers stop at the price. I don’t. I ask one more question, then another, until the deal stops being a “purchase” and starts becoming a problem-solving plan that creates monthly cash flow. That mindset shift is what turns an ordinary lead into something you can repeat again and again. I walk you through a real tiny home deal from the first text to the final structure, including how a bird dog brought it in, why the seller’s number wasn’t the real story, and how the financing details changed everything. We get into creative finance with clear definitions and real-world decision points, comparing sub-to real estate with a loan assumption when the seller doesn’t want the debt staying in their name. When the finance company confirms the assumption is simple and there’s no prepayment penalty, the strategy opens up: lower upfront cash, flexible payoff timing, and better cash-on-cash returns. Then we do the investor math. I explain how I look at all-in costs, moving and setup, and the rent-to-own exit price, plus why a stable monthly payment and market-accurate rent can turn one tiny home into a long runway of income. Finally, I connect it to the bigger picture of filling an 88-unit park, improving occupancy, and increasing property value by adding units consistently. If you get value from this, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review or comment with the extra question you’re going to start asking on your next deal.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailI woke up to something I’ve been trying to engineer for a long time: an RV spot got booked on my website without me touching anything. The guest paid through Stripe, automatically received the park rules, site map, check-in details, and even the laundry codes, and all I saw was the confirmation. That’s the kind of “runs while you sleep” automation RV park owners talk about, and I’m sharing exactly how I set it up so you can copy the playbook.We get practical about the stack and the process: using Claude AI (including voice mode) to build a better campground website through quick iterations, then deploying it on Netlify with a simple index file workflow. I explain what I hated about the old placeholder site, what guests actually need to see to feel confident booking, and how to think about short-term stays vs long-term applications. If you’re trying to improve your RV park marketing, boost conversions, and modernize your guest experience, this is the blueprint.Then we zoom out to the bigger experiment: how far can we push automation without losing hospitality? I walk through my plan to let the system run, collect feedback, and potentially add automated texts so we’re not relying on manual calls. I also share a fast way to build tested landing pages for ads by modeling proven funnels and deploying them quickly.If you get value from this, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more park owners can find it. What would you automate first in your business?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailOne small choice can wreck your boundaries as a landlord: sharing your personal cell phone number with tenants. I learned that lesson the loud way, from late-night texts during a brief neighborhood power outage to nonstop calls and vulgar voicemails when an AC repair didn’t go perfectly in Texas heat. When residents can reach you directly, you don’t just get “updates” you become the default emergency line for problems you can’t control, and it trains people to bypass your process. I break down why this is one of the most expensive property management mistakes you can make, especially if you’re scaling a real estate portfolio across multiple doors or mobile home parks. We talk through the practical fixes that restore sanity fast: using property management software like AppFolio, setting clear expectations in the lease agreement, pushing maintenance requests through the resident portal, and using a dedicated business line instead of your real number. I also share how I protect my identity as an owner so tenants don’t hunt me down on social media when they want to escalate. Just as important, we dig into documentation. Texts, emails, portal tickets, and written timelines can be the difference between a messy accusation and a clean “case closed” when a tenant involves the city or an inspector. If you want fewer emergencies, fewer escalations, and a more professional rental operation, this is your playbook for systems, boundaries, and scalable communication. Subscribe to the Property Profits Podcast, share this with a landlord friend, and leave a review so more owners can avoid this mistake. What boundary or system has saved you the most headaches?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailUnused land behind a property can look like “nothing,” right up until it starts producing real monthly income. I walk through a deal I did where I placed two fourplex-style mobile home units on extra acreage behind a park and turned them into clean, simple, bills-paid studio apartments. The concept is untraditional, but the goal is practical: create affordable housing fast while building serious rental cash flow from ground you already own.I break down what the units actually look like, why I added decks and stairs to make each entrance feel separate, and what the infrastructure took to get right, including septic, hookups, and permits. I also explain why location and zoning matter so much here. Being outside city limits in an unincorporated area gave me flexibility, but I still had to think through county rules, what needed permits, and what could be done efficiently without cutting corners.Then we get into the part everyone cares about: the numbers. I share my all-in cost estimate (around $175,000 after the real-world extras), how eight doors at roughly $700 per month created about $5,600 in monthly gross rent, and how I underwrote the deal conservatively before I ever ordered anything. I also share buying tips like shopping manufacturers, negotiating beyond sticker price, and running the math with a lower “worst case” rent to protect yourself.If you’re into real estate investing, mobile home parks, manufactured housing, or affordable housing strategies that can scale, you’ll get a clear, repeatable framework from this one. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs new deal ideas, and leave a review with your biggest question about building cash flow from unused land.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA developer calls and tells me my RV park’s main water line is six feet onto their land. That’s the kind of sentence that can wreck your day fast, especially when they’re building a subdivision road right on the property line and they want you to “just move it.”I walk you through exactly how I handled it: asking for their survey and reference points, pulling my own deed records and county land records, and trying to understand whether an easement exists even when the utility map shows nothing. We talk about the real-world gap between real estate due diligence and real estate reality, because sometimes a hidden utility line has been serving tenants for years and nobody has a clean paper trail to prove it. From there, it becomes less about being “right” and more about protecting water service, protecting equity, and avoiding the money pit of legal fees.Then we get into the negotiation. I share the win-win offer I made, why I refused to pay for the full install, and how I landed on a $5,000 compromise that gets a brand-new water line while the developer already has crews and trenching equipment on site. I also share the operating mindset that keeps problems from spiraling: slow down, regulate emotions, and choose the most economical solution that still protects your interests. Finally, I explain how I use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude as a thought partner to compare surveys, deeds, and scenarios, without treating it like legal advice.If you got value from this, subscribe, share it with a friend who owns property, and leave a review so more RV park and mobile home park investors can find the show.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA holiday weekend is supposed to be quiet, right up until an RV tenant calls saying the power is out, it’s getting dangerously hot, and they’re sitting in the car with their dogs. I’m Travis Wells, and I’m sharing what a real “day in the office” looks like when you own and operate an RV park and you’re self-managing while building a growing park portfolio. The details matter here, because the difference between a $50 check and a blown-up maintenance budget often comes down to how you respond in the first five minutes.We talk through a common trap in RV park property management: assuming every electrical complaint is a pedestal or park wiring problem. I break down my thought process for staying calm, sending the right person to verify the issue, and setting expectations when the problem is actually inside the tenant’s unit. From there, the day escalates with a major water leak and a fast plumber dispatch, plus the practical rule that protects you in emergency repairs: get the price before digging starts.The bigger takeaway is vendor management. I explain why you need multiple reliable people, when to use a handyman versus a licensed plumber or electrician, and how to stop getting gouged by building a preferred vendor list. I also share how we track vendors by park and city inside an operations tracker so the system works even when the team is off.If you’re serious about RV park investing, mobile home park operations, and running lean without cutting corners, this one will sharpen your playbook. Subscribe, share it with someone who owns property, and leave an honest review so more operators can find it.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailThe internet loves a hot take, especially when money is involved. I posted a tiny home I sold on a rent-to-own and got flooded with comments like “That’s just a $10,000 shed.” So I do what I always do on Property Profits: I pull the deal apart, show the math, and explain why the people yelling the loudest usually do not understand the real costs of a livable tiny home.I walk you through the full tiny home investing process from start to finish. You’ll hear how I found the unit through a bad OfferUp listing with blurry photos and almost no description, why price drops can signal opportunity, and how I negotiated from a low opening offer to a $17,000 purchase by identifying the seller’s real motivation. We also cover the practical stuff that makes or breaks your numbers: transporting the home, leveling, electrical and plumbing hookups, and small build-out costs like steps and a deck.Then we get into the structure that creates the cash flow. I explain how I market these homes, why I like rent-to-own agreements to limit maintenance responsibility, and how an $875 monthly payment over 16 years can add up to more than $150,000 in total revenue. I also share a quick example where I chose a straight rental instead, because the right strategy depends on the people and the situation, not your ego.If you’re interested in tiny homes, rent-to-own, creative real estate investing, or building predictable monthly cash flow, hit subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review with what you want me to break down next. What part of the deal would you negotiate differently?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailYour on-site manager can make your RV park feel calm and profitable, or chaotic and exhausting. When mine quit with a simple text about “fully enjoying retirement,” it forced a hard look at what actually matters in on-site management: clear standards, tight communication boundaries, and a system that doesn’t depend on one person to hold the whole park together.We walk through what a strong on-site manager should do day to day, especially when you manage virtually and only visit monthly. Think practical updates, spotting small issues before they turn into big repairs, helping new tenants feel oriented, and keeping the property looking cared for without stirring up drama. I also share a real-time red flag I got from a potential replacement and the exact boundary I set around late-night messages and business-hours communication.The big takeaway for RV park investing and mobile home park operations is simple: don’t rush to hire just to “fill the role.” Instead, test a local handyman or handywoman with paid projects like steps, minor leaks, basic fixes, and property drive-throughs. You get proof of reliability, pricing, and professionalism before you ever offer free rent, a park host arrangement, or an on-site manager deal. We also talk about vendor pricing discipline, written agreements, and why separating property management from on-site help can save you from burnout.If you’re building a stable park business with steady cash flow, listen through the end and steal this playbook. Subscribe, share this with another park owner, and leave a review so more investors can find it.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailI came dangerously close to passing on a real estate deal that turned into one of the best opportunities in my portfolio, and it wasn’t because the market was wrong. It was because my mindset was. I’m Travis Wells, and I walk you through a mobile home park investing story where the property had city sewer, city water, and over 100 spots in a location with real demand, but it kept expiring on the market because the pricing didn’t match the current income. You’ll hear how I used a lease option to control the deal while I worked the value-add plan, why infrastructure and utility problems slowed my expansion, and how that pressure pushed me toward fear and scarcity thinking. Then the whole thing flips when I bring in the right partner. He sees what I missed: buying near land value can limit downside, and depreciation strategy can create real flexibility while you execute infill and improvements. I also share the simple math that made me commit, including how added capital can translate into meaningful monthly revenue, plus the hard rules I live by: take emotions out, ask “how do I lose?”, and always do what you say you’ll do with sellers, investors, and partners. If you’re trying to raise capital, scale a portfolio, or get serious about value-add real estate, this is the kind of real-world story that can save you from walking away too early. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review if it helps you think bigger with smarter risk.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailUgly mobile home parks can be the best deals you’ll ever find and the fastest way to lose money if you don’t know what you’re walking into. We talk candidly about why distressed assets like tall grass, big vacancy, unpaid bills, and back taxes often signal real opportunity, and why the only way it works is if you can actually fix the problems instead of inheriting them.We break down how we underwrite mobile home park investments based on the income the property brings in today, not the rent the seller wishes they were collecting. From a park with massive vacancy to the reality of infill, we dig into the questions that protect your downside: Do the water, sewer, and electric hookups actually support new homes, or will you be rebuilding infrastructure pad by pad? What does it cost to replace cast iron sewer lines or locate buried water taps? And when the seller is in distress, how often is the real issue simply that they ran out of capital and couldn’t keep up?On the operations side, we get specific about what we change on day one: moving rent payments to a digital tenant portal, tightening collections, enforcing leases, and running evictions with clear processes even when you manage remotely. We also share our tenant screening approach for lower-income areas, how we set expectations upfront to protect good residents, and how small standards add up to a cleaner, safer community.Finally, we talk deal sourcing for off-market mobile home parks: driving parks, talking to managers and residents, skip tracing owners, and using expired listings as a powerful distress signal. If you got value from this, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What’s the biggest red flag you look for when a “deal” seems too cheap?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailEmpty pads don’t just look bad, they quietly drain your mobile home park cash flow every month they sit vacant. We put real numbers behind a value-add infill plan and show what it actually costs to place four homes, hook up utilities, and get to stable monthly income without relying on a glossy pro forma.I’m Travis Wells, and I break down phase one of an infill project inside a 140-unit park, including why I only bring in four units at a time to prove the model. You’ll hear the exact budget line items that decide whether your deal works: purchase structure, transport pricing, electrical pedestal upgrades, breaker and wiring requirements, plumbing reroutes in older parks, and the often-missed HVAC costs like refrigerant and licensed disconnects. I also share the sourcing paths that produced these homes, from wholesaler relationships to auction saves to subto-style takeovers that preserve cash.Then we get into the real-world problems investors don’t post about: vacant units getting broken into, auction logistics that require cash and perfect timing, transport damage that forces unexpected repairs, and a brutal lesson when a home is placed too close to a power line easement and has to be moved again. We close with the math on returns, how rent-to-own shifts maintenance responsibility, and why vendor relationships plus city cooperation can make phase two far easier than phase one.If you want more transparent mobile home park investing breakdowns and real infill lessons, subscribe, share the show, and leave a review. What cost line item do you think gets underestimated the most?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailMost investors waste months fighting over the same listed deals, then act surprised when the numbers don’t work. We take the opposite route: call owners who aren’t “selling” yet, build real relationships, and uncover off-market mobile home park opportunities where price and terms are actually negotiable. That’s where the repeatable wins live, especially if you’re chasing value-add, infill, and cash flow instead of trophy assets. We break down why on-market listings get brutally competitive, how “highest and best offer” pushes buyers into overpaying, and what makes off-market acquisitions far more controllable. Then we walk through real deal examples, including a recent contract driven by follow-up after an expired listing, seller financing with a 35-year amortization to hit a target payment, and another negotiation aiming for a 0% interest seller finance structure. We also talk about when assignments make sense if a park doesn’t fit our buy box. You’ll get the exact, no-magic sourcing playbook we use: pull expired listings, scan Google Maps for every park in an area, get owners into a simple spreadsheet, and start calling. We explain how we label leads in a clean pipeline, why “not selling” can still mean “buying,” and how a buyers list increases your options when a deal doesn’t match your personal criteria. If you want more off-market mobile home park deals, stronger negotiating leverage, and a system you can repeat every week, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend who’s still only chasing listings.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA mobile home park can look perfect at the first walkthrough and still turn into a money pit once you start pulling threads. We put our full mobile home park due diligence checklist into plain language and explain the mindset that keeps investors out of trouble: get a good deal on paper, then prove it’s real, and don’t get emotionally attached before the facts show up.We start with income verification that goes beyond a rent roll. We talk about confirming rents by speaking with tenants, documenting every lot, and understanding what residents like and hate about the property. From there, we dig into the biggest hidden risk areas in mobile home park investing: utilities and infrastructure. City sewer vs septic, city water lines and plumbing condition, drainage after heavy rain, and why flood zone insurance quotes can make a deal stop penciling fast. Along the way, we share real numbers from the field, including what septic pumping can cost when you inherit deferred maintenance.Then we connect the physical reality to the financing reality. We cover park-owned homes vs tenant-owned homes, electrical hookups and meter box upgrades, road quality, and the “livability” factors that drive occupancy like bus stops, groceries, and laundromats. We also hit the non-negotiable professional reports that protect you on resale, including a Phase I environmental study and a proper survey so you know exactly what you own.If you want the free PDF version of the checklist, reach out, then subscribe to Property Profits Podcast, share this with an investor friend, and leave a quick review so more buyers learn due diligence the right way.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA signed contract doesn’t stop a seller from panicking, especially when the numbers are ugly. We get a text from a mobile home park seller who wants to back out because they overpaid, poured in a lifetime of savings, and now they’re staring down back utility bills, back taxes, and a ticking financing clock. I walk through how I respond in real time, why I tell emotional sellers to sleep on it, and how to bring the conversation back to facts without turning it into a fight. Then we zoom out into the real estate financing basics that too many investors skip: what a note is, how collateral works, and why a balloon payment is the deadline that actually matters. We unpack amortization, interest rates, and how a deal can look “affordable” month to month while setting you up for a brutal payoff when the balloon pops. If you’re learning seller finance, mobile home park investing, or commercial real estate, these concepts are non-negotiable. We also get practical about creative financing: interest-only structures, zero-interest seller financing, and subject-to (sub to) deals, plus when they’re smart and when they’re reckless. I share why I often prefer avoiding a bank on the purchase when I can, then refinancing later once the property is stabilized, because a refinance can be far easier than acquisition financing. If you want cleaner deals, fewer surprises, and better exits, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend who’s chasing terms instead of buying right. What’s your biggest question about balloons, amortization, or sub to?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailYour price, my terms, my terms, your price. That little phrase can save you years of painful real estate investing mistakes, because the best deals are rarely about the lowest number on the purchase contract. We’re talking about the full picture: cash flow, debt, cap rate, refinance risk, and the negotiation moves that help you buy assets that actually perform.We share real examples from mobile home parks and mobile homes where the math looked “off” at first, then started working once the terms changed. You’ll hear how asking “Will you hold any paper?” can open up seller financing options, and how a Subject To deal can let you keep a fantastic interest rate when the existing loan is the hidden value. We also dig into why you have to respect balloon dates and always build an exit strategy, especially when you’re paying more up front to get better debt.Along the way, we push against the common habit of blasting low offers. Instead, we focus on asking better questions, staying honest, and learning what the seller truly needs in their pocket so you can structure payments, timing, and price in a way that helps both sides. If you want practical negotiation tactics for mobile home parks, underwriting mindset shifts, and a clean way to think about risk, this one is for you.Subscribe to the Property Profits Podcast, share this with a friend who negotiates on price alone, and leave a review. What term would you fight hardest for in your next deal?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailYou don’t need perfect financials to price a mobile home park, you need the right questions and a clean way to do the math while you’re on the phone. We walk through a practical, real-world approach to mobile home park underwriting that starts with what every owner knows: lot rent, occupied pads, vacancy, and whether the tenants own the homes. From there, we show how to translate rough answers into a monthly income estimate you can use to make a serious offer without getting stuck waiting for a tax person or a missing rent roll. Then we dig into two pricing lenses investors argue about all the time: the 2% rule and cap rate valuation. We explain why a conservative rule of thumb can protect you on smaller parks, and how to switch to NOI and a 10 cap framework as lot count and deal size grow. You’ll hear how to estimate net operating income by assuming 50% expenses when the numbers are messy, why NOI ignores debt service, and how different cap rates (like 6 to 8 caps versus a 10 cap buy) can change value and built-in equity fast. Utilities can make or break your downside risk, so we also cover due diligence priorities like city water, city sewer, septic systems, and why a private well can be a hard no. Finally, we connect the underwriting to the value-add plan: infill lots, boosting occupancy, increasing NOI, and using a refinance to access cash while keeping long-term cash flow. If you’re analyzing mobile home parks or even RV parks, this is a clear playbook for thinking like a buyer. Subscribe, share this with a friend hunting for their first park, and leave a review with your biggest underwriting question.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailCash flow screenshots are seductive, but they rarely show what park owners actually deal with: broken laundry rooms, abandoned cars, constant water leaks, electrical issues, and the kind of resident communication that never stops. We get real about mobile home park investing and RV park ownership from the operator’s seat, sharing the messy, practical side that separates a great deal on paper from a stable asset in real life. We walk through everyday problems like laundry machines being down for weeks, vendor responsiveness, and why “small” maintenance items can quickly become occupancy and reputation issues. Then we dig into the realities of adding units and tiny homes. Hookups, permits, inspections, panel upgrades, and coordination with the city and utility company can drag timelines out, create unexpected CapEx, and frustrate tenants who already planned their move. If you’re underwriting a park deal, this is where your contingency budget and timeline assumptions get stress-tested. From there, we talk property management at scale: why single-family landlord skills still matter, how on-site managers fit into the picture, and what happens when you’re juggling electrical quotes, emergency plumbing shutoffs, and residents who try to pay on their own schedule. We also cover utility metering and bill-backs, plus the legal and operational differences that can show up between mobile home parks and RV parks. If you’re buying, operating, or thinking about investing in a park, subscribe, share this with a friend who loves “passive income” claims, and leave a review so more operators hear the unfiltered truth. What part of park ownership do you want us to go deeper on next?Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailWholesaling houses can look like fast money until you realize the calendar keeps flipping and you keep starting over. I talk through the moment I admitted I was tired of the grind: bigger marketing spend, more personnel, endless follow-ups, and a wholesaling world that feels increasingly saturated with people locking deals up too high and trying to fix it later. Even when you can pull $20,000 wholesale fees, it can still feel like running on a treadmill because next month begins at zero again. So I made a clean shift toward what actually builds wealth on paper and in real life: mobile home parks and RV parks. I break down why I’d rather spend my attention increasing net operating income (NOI), improving occupancy, and forcing appreciation than chasing assignments. When NOI rises, the value of the park rises, and that shows up directly in net worth. I also share how I think about long-term goals, why I still love hustling, and why I now say no to work that does not increase net worth. You’ll hear real numbers from my own deals, including buying a park, refinancing it, and creating meaningful monthly cash flow, plus a 140-unit opportunity where adding homes produces strong monthly returns while also boosting equity. If you’re weighing real estate investing paths like wholesaling vs rental portfolios vs mobile home park investing, this is a practical look at what compounds and what resets. Subscribe to Property Profits, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailA seller calls back years after a mailer and it kicks off a bigger question: are you building a real pipeline, or are you feeding a short-term dopamine habit with “instant” leads? We get honest about pay per lead (PPL), PPC, and why “cheap” leads often mean the same seller blasted to everyone, slower follow-up, and worse conversion. The fix is not a magical channel. It’s knowing your numbers cold: cost per deal, average profit, speed to lead, and when to turn marketing dials up or down.From there we go deep on real estate data. We talk competition, list stacking, and why AI scoring can actually hurt you in crowded markets by filtering out the very owners you need to reach. You’ll hear practical tactics for finding opportunities your competitors miss, including pulling legacy lists, watching list turnover, and even using mapping tools when basic city searches fail. We also hit market reality checks like days on market and how new construction can wreck resale demand.Then we switch to a live underwriting walkthrough of a mobile home park deal using AI to process a rent roll fast. We break down what lenders really care about, how debt service and expenses squeeze cash flow, and why “value add” often comes down to two levers: raising under-market lot rent where comps support it, or buying real vacancy so infill creates forced appreciation. If you want sharper acquisition instincts and fewer bad bets, this one will recalibrate your approach. Subscribe, share it with an investor friend, and leave a review with the lead source you’re betting on next.Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailI was invited to speak at a live event in Missouri and broke down the exact strategy I used to go from working in the oilfield to investing in real estate full time. In this episode you'll learn: ✅ The simple Google search that finds expired mobile home park listings before anyone else calls them ✅ How to skip trace the owners and start a conversation ✅ The 60 second math formula to evaluate any park deal  (lot rent × spots ÷ 2 ÷ 10% = value) ✅ When a lease option works if the deal doesn't pencil at full price ✅ How to find single family leads with zero marketing budget You don't need experience or money to find your first mobile home park deal. You need the right Google search and 60 seconds of simple math. 🎙️ Property Prophets drops new episodes every week. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. #MobileHomePark #RealEstateInvesting #CreativeFinance #PropertyProphets #NoMoneyMarketingSupport the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailMost people hear "a few hundred bucks a month" and pass on creative finance deals. Mike Scarpa built his entire business around them. In this episode, Mike breaks down his Sub2 + Rent-to-Own strategy — how he buys houses subject-to existing mortgages, sells them on lease options, keeps the down payment upfront, and still collects monthly cash flow. He also walks through a real deal live on the show. Whether you're brand new to creative finance or already doing deals, this one will change how you look at cash flow. What you'll learn: - Why Mike leads with creative finance instead of cash offers - How the Sub2 to lease option strategy actually works - The real profit center (hint: it's the down payment, not the monthly spread) - Why he only buys in appreciating markets - How his VA team runs the entire acquisition process via text - How to JV with Mike if you find a creative deal you can't structure Connect with Mike Scarpa: Facebook: Mike Scarpa Instagram: @romanwithmike 🎙️ Property Prophets drops new episodes every week. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Episode 210 | Connect with Mike Scarpa on Facebook or Instagram @romanwithmike Support the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells

Send us Fan MailStop Trading Time for Money: Your 90-Day RoadmapMost people think buying a mobile home park is a "someday" dream. We’re here to show you it’s a 90-day reality.In this video, I’m breaking down the exact step-by-step formula we use to help everyday investors find, underwrite, and close on their first mobile home park in just 3 months. No fluff, no endless "research" phase—just a proven 90-day program designed to build real wealth and cash flow.What You’ll Learn Today:The 90-Day Timeline: A week-by-week breakdown from "searching" to "closing."The "Profit First" Filter: How to spot a high-yield park before you even step foot on the property.Financing Secrets: How to structure deals that actually get funded.Scaling Fast: Why mobile home parks are the ultimate "hidden gem" in real estate right now.Ready to take the leap?#RealEstateInvesting #MobileHomeParks #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #90DayChallengeSupport the show🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit the like button and subscribe to Property Prophets for more valuable insights and captivating conversations with real estate experts. Your support means the world to us! Follow Travis on social media for even more Real Estate Advice: www.facebook.com/travis.wells.7587Instagram :  / travisclaywells  ​TikTok: / travisclaywells  ​Linkedin: / traviscwells