Interview with Jeff Flynn of Aspen Ridge Capital

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 ove...