The Michigan Mobile Home Park Deal: Red Flags, Due Diligence, and How Walking Away Saved Us Thousands
Tue Dec 02 2025
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In this episode, Josh (@thelifestylecrna) and Colin (@colinfrompdr) break down the story of their first on-market mobile home park deal in Michigan — a roller-coaster experience filled with red flags, bizarre seller behavior, lawyer reviews, investor conversations, and ultimately the decision to walk away before coming back a year later and buying it for tens of thousands less.
This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons about due diligence, trusting your instincts, and structuring investor partnerships the right way.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How an on-market mobile home park in Michigan turned into a year-long sagaWhy the seller’s weird lease structures, inconsistent lot pricing, and odd fees were major red flagsHow a $600 attorney review saved them from a potentially disastrous dealWhy walking away early prevented them from overpayingHow the deal later resurfaced at a lower price with improved infrastructure (two roads newly paved)The benefits and downsides of traditional bank financing for mobile home parksHow they used an investor to cover the 20% down payment at a 10% returnWhy they now prefer offering equity positions instead of straight interest paymentsHow to navigate sellers who are emotionally attached, condescending, or unrealistic in valuePractical lessons on avoiding bad tenants, dealing with inherited problems, and cleaning up operations after takeoverWhy due diligence, inspections, and attorney review are essential—even when you’re excited about a dealSearch-Optimized Keywords Included:
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Mobile home park investors, commercial real-estate investors, beginners learning how to structure deals, and anyone who wants real, transparent stories about the good and bad sides of investing.
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Send us a text In this episode, Josh (@thelifestylecrna) and Colin (@colinfrompdr) break down the story of their first on-market mobile home park deal in Michigan — a roller-coaster experience filled with red flags, bizarre seller behavior, lawyer reviews, investor conversations, and ultimately the decision to walk away before coming back a year later and buying it for tens of thousands less. This episode is packed with hard-earned lessons about due diligence, trusting your instincts, and structuring investor partnerships the right way. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How an on-market mobile home park in Michigan turned into a year-long sagaWhy the seller’s weird lease structures, inconsistent lot pricing, and odd fees were major red flagsHow a $600 attorney review saved them from a potentially disastrous dealWhy walking away early prevented them from overpayingHow the deal later resurfaced at a lower price with improved infrastructure (two roads newly paved)The benefits and downsides of traditional bank financing for mobile home parksHow they used an investor to cover the 20% down payment at a 10% returnWhy they now prefer offering equity positions instead of straight interest paymentsHow to navigate sellers who are emotionally attached, condescending, or unrealistic in valuePractical lessons on avoiding bad tenants, dealing with inherited problems, and cleaning up operations after takeoverWhy due diligence, inspections, and attorney review are essential—even when you’re excited about a dealSearch-Optimized Keywords Included: mobile home park investing, Michigan mobile home park, real estate due diligence, walking away from a deal, investor partnerships, seller financing vs traditional financing, mobile home park red flags, on-market mobile home parks, real estate negotiation, real estate investing podcast, how to evaluate mobile home parks, mobile home park operations, real estate lawyer review, underwriting mobile home parks. Perfect For: Mobile home park investors, commercial real-estate investors, beginners learning how to structure deals, and anyone who wants real, transparent stories about the good and bad sides of investing. Support the Show Like, subscribe, and drop your questions—your engagement helps other investors find the podcast. And yes, even our tenants are listening. Be sure to follow us on instagram here Subscribe to our YouTube channel here Click the link, share your contact details, and we'll help you get started on your investment journey. Start now!