Navigating Mobile Home Park Investments and Long-Term Cash Flow with Mario Dattilo

Welcome to our latest episode! Today, we’re joined by Mario Dattilo, an expert in the commercial real estate space with over $100M in assets under management and ownership of more than 1,000 mobile home lots. Mario began his journey in real estate in 2006, transitioning from single-family flips to mobile home parks and other niche asset classes like self-storage and light industrial properties. His hands-on experience in turning distressed assets into stable, cash-flowing investments offers a wealth of knowledge for both new and seasoned investors.
In this episode, Mario shares the fundamentals of mobile home park investing, from understanding the distinction between mobile and manufactured homes to the operational efficiencies that make this asset class unique. He discusses the challenges of finding deals in today’s competitive market, the consolidation trends within the industry, and the high demand for affordable housing. Mario also offers a detailed look into his strategy for acquiring undervalued properties, improving them, and maximizing returns for investors.
If you’re looking to gain insights into a stable and scalable investment strategy in real estate, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE
00:00 - Welcome to the BigMikeFund Podcast
00:23 - Guest intro: Mario Dattilo
01:06 - From single-family flips to mobile home parks
03:32 - Mobile and manufactured homes explained
06:15 - Operational efficiencies and tenant dynamics in mobile home parks
10:42 - Current trends in affordable housing
15:10 - Strategies for improving mobile home parks
19:25 - Consolidation trends and institutional interest in the industry
25:34 - Long-term investment outlook and why timing matters
28:30 - How to connect with Mario
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