Interview with Jeff Flynn of Aspen Ridge Capital

Passive Mobile Home Park Investing

Welcome back to the Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast, hosted by Andrew Keel. In this episode, Andrew Keel sits down with Jeff Flynn, a Navy veteran and founder of Aspen Ridge Capital, to discuss his remarkable transition from military service to mobile home park investing.

Jeff Flynn’s journey began during his final year in the Navy, when he worked as a mobile home park broker. Just three days after leaving the military, he fully immersed himself into his first mobile home park acquisition. In a short span, Jeff Flynn scaled his portfolio to eight mobile home parks and continues to focus on expanding his business.

Join Andrew Keel and Jeff Flynn as they explore the strategies that drive successful mobile home park investments. Topics include:

• Transitioning to MHP Investing: How Jeff Flynn moved from the military to owning mobile home parks within days of completing his service.
• Portfolio Growth and Syndication: Insights into scaling to eight parks and leveraging syndication effectively.
• Strategies for Raising Rents: Proven methods for increasing rents while maintaining resident satisfaction.
• Remote Management Success: How to manage mobile home parks from a distance using virtual assistants and on-site teams.
• Scaling Challenges: The risks of growing too quickly and strategies to avoid common pitfalls.
• AI Integration: How artificial intelligence has helped Jeff streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Networking and Learning by Osmosis: Gaining valuable knowledge through conversations and investor connections.
• Creative Yet Disciplined Buying Criteria: Balancing flexibility and structure when targeting parks.
• Value-Add Opportunities in Smaller Trailer Parks: Why Jeff Flynn focuses on small- to mid-sized mobile home parks and works closely with mom-and-pop owners.
• Exit Strategies: Crafting a clear plan for long-term success in MHP investing.
• Septic Systems vs. City Sewer: Weighing the pros and cons of each system for mobile home parks.
• Infill Hacks and Niche Strategies: Tips for optimizing mobile home park occupancy and adding value.

This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone interested in mobile home park investing, uncovering value-add opportunities, or scaling quickly and effectively in this niche market.

Listen now and start your journey toward passive MHP investing success!

***Andrew Keel and Keel Team Real Estate Investments (Keel Team, LLC) do not endorse any interviewee. This interview is for informational purposes only and should not be depended upon for investment purposes. ***

Andrew Keel is the owner of Keel Team, LLC, a Top 50 Owner of Manufactured Housing Communities with over 3,000 lots under management. His team currently manages over 40 manufactured housing communities across more than 10 states. His expertise is in turning around under-managed manufactured housing communities by utilizing proven systems to maximize the occupancy while reducing operating costs. He specializes in bringing in homes to fill vacant lots, implementing utility bill back programs, and improving overall management and operating efficiencies, all of which significantly boost the asset value and net operating income of the communities. Check out KeelTeam.com to learn more.

Andrew has been featured on some of the Top Podcasts in the manufactured housing space, click here to listen to his most recent interviews: https://www.keelteam.com/podcast-links. In order to successfully implement his management strategy, Andrew’s team usually moves on location during the first several months of ownership. Find out more about Andrew’s story at AndrewKeel.com.

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• Mistakes to avoid in mobile home park investing, and more!

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Talking Points:

00:21 – Introduction to The Passive Mobile Home Park Investing Podcast

01:00 – Jeff Flynn’s inspiring journey: From serving in the military to investing in mobile home parks

06:30 – Building a strong mobile home park portfolio: Jeff Flynn’s experience with syndication and scaling his investments

13:20 – Proven strategies for raising rents effectively in mobile home parks

17:00 – Remote management success: Utilizing virtual assistants and on-site teams to streamline operations

19:45 – The risks of scaling too quickly and how to avoid common pitfalls in mobile home park investing

21:30 – Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize mobile home park systems and processes

26:00 – The power of networking: Gaining valuable insights from mobile home park investor conversations and learning through experience

29:18 – Striking the balance: Creativity and discipline in mobile home park buying criteria

30:50 – Unlocking value-add opportunities: Targeting smaller to mid-sized mobile home parks and building relationships with mom-and-pop owners

42:20 – Crafting a solid exit strategy: Why planning your endgame is crucial in mobile home park investing

45:00 – Septic systems vs. city sewer: Weighing the pros and cons for mobile home parks

47:07 – Creative infill strategies and niche tips for optimizing mobile home park occupancy

53:00 – How to connect with Jeff Flynn

53:30 – Closing thoughts and takeaways

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Links & Mentions from This Episode:

Jeff Flynn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffaflynn

Aspen Ridge Equity: https://www.aspenridge.info/

Keel Team’s official website: https://www.keelteam.com/

Andrew Keel’s official website: https://www.andrewkeel.com/

Andrew Keel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkeel

Andrew Keel’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PassiveMHPinvestingPodcast

Andrew Keel’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/passivemhpinvesting/

Twitter: @MHPinvestors

Quotes:

“It’s easier to get lucky when you’re working hard.” - Jeff Flynn

“Nobody wants to pay more in rent, but they also want to make sure that the (mobile home park) community that their home is–more or less–stuck in, is continuing to be maintained.” - Jeff Flynn

“A lot of it was just sitting down and figuring out, ‘What am I doing that’s working? What am I doing that’s not?’ A lot of it is just learning on the job.” - Jeff Flynn