EP 472 - Discover How Jack Martin with 52Ten Raised Over $60M and Acquired Over $145M of Mobile Home Parks!

Discover how mobile home parks are one of the most stable, tax-efficient, and cash-flowing real estate asset classes in America.

In this episode, Jack Martin, founder of 52Ten, shares how he raised over $60M and built a $145M portfolio of mobile home parks across five states. From his first unexpected deal that turned into a “light bulb moment” to today’s institutional-quality acquisitions, Jack walks us through the strategies that deliver strong, stable returns for investors. He reveals why tenant-owned communities outperform traditional rentals, how bonus depreciation in mobile home parks can double passive losses for investors, and why cash flow—not speculation—is the key to long-term wealth. This conversation is packed with insights every investor and entrepreneur needs to hear.

5 Key Takeaways

1. The Power of Tenant-Owned Communities – Tenant-owned homes in mobile home parks reduce turnover, lower expenses, and create long-term stability
   
   
2. Why Cash Flow Matters Most – Jack emphasizes that relying on cash flow over speculative exits ensures consistent returns, even in volatile markets
   
   
3. Tax Efficiency Through Bonus Depreciation – Mobile home parks provide outsized bonus depreciation benefits compared to multifamily, offering investors dollar-for-dollar passive losses
   
   
4. Capital Raising Through Trust and Track Record – By consistently performing, reporting on time, and protecting investor capital, Jack built a network of over 230 happy investors without relying on advertising
   
   
5. Scaling Through Vertical Integration – Jack’s team manages property operations in-house, from maintenance to financing, giving them full control and the ability to reposition communities nationwide.

About Tim Mai

Tim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.

He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.

He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares.

He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.

Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.

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