Kicking off 2026, I’m spotlighting an investor who’s quietly becoming a force in one of the most overlooked corners of real estate: mobile home parks and affordable housing. In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Cruise of Voyage Investing, a consistent educator on LinkedIn who backs up her content with real deals and real numbers.

Amanda’s path into mobile home parks wasn’t linear. She started in a traditional career track with a background in chemistry and statistics, moved into the corporate world at Capital One, and then pivoted hard into real estate. After realizing she “sucked at managing contractors” on heavy renovation projects, she went looking for a more scalable, less chaotic strategy—and found it in mobile home parks.

We dig into why Amanda believes MHPs are one of the best risk-adjusted plays in today’s market. She explains how they provide stable, high-demand affordable housing with less volatility than many multifamily assets, and how targeting mom-and-pop owners of smaller (sub-100-lot) parks creates consistent acquisition opportunities. These are often owners who are simply tired of managing tenants and collecting rent door-to-door.

Amanda also breaks down the real levers for adding value beyond just raising rents. She walks through the impact of basic but powerful upgrades—paving roads, adding or upgrading mailboxes, cleaning up common areas, and infilling vacant lots with new homes—to significantly increase income and overall park valuation. On the capital side, she shares how she structures deals with a mix of bank loans, seller financing, and private lenders (often at 10% annual interest, paid monthly) to sometimes achieve near 100% loan-to-cost and accelerate equity growth.

Finally, Amanda doesn’t sugarcoat the pitfalls. We talk about the importance of physically walking every park-owned home, why certain utilities and wastewater treatment setups can be deal-killers, and how consistent, professional follow-up with owners is one of the biggest competitive advantages investors overlook. If you’re looking for scalable, recession-resistant, impact-driven investments that generate strong cash flow, this conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Amanda at voyageinvesting.com and follow her on LinkedIn to watch how she’s executing this strategy in real time.

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Good morning, afternoon, and good evening, real estate investors! Scott Carson here, ready to tackle the burning questions keeping you up at night. I asked Google's Gemini AI for the 20 most frequently asked questions by new real estate investors. If you're wondering how much money you really need to start, if your real estate license is just collecting dust, or why you should never chase appreciation alone, you've come to the right place. There are no dumb questions, folks – only the ones you don't ask that end up costing you three times what they should!

I’ve been doing this for over two decades (and still look damn good for it!), so trust me when I say we’re cutting through the BS to give you the practical answers you need to stop making rookie mistakes and start building serious wealth.

Here’s what we uncovered in this jam-packed investor Q&A:

• Foundation & Strategy for Serious Wealth: Get real answers on starting capital (yes, "no money down" exists, but so does 20%+ for traditional buys!), the critical choice between cash flow vs. appreciation (always prioritize cash flow, you heathens!), and why you probably don't need a real estate license to invest.
• Cracking the Code: Analysis & Math That Matters: Demystify investor jargon like "cap rate" (buy high, sell low!), "cash on cash return" (it's about net profit!), and "ARV" (After Repair Value, not "as-is" BS). Learn how to accurately estimate repair costs by talking to three different pros (not just your buddy's cousin!).
• Navigating Financing & Legal Landmines: Understand the golden rule: NEVER buy investment property in your own name (LLC or bust!). We break down the best loan types for beginners (FHA/VA for primary, DSCR for investment), how rising interest rates affect your strategy, and what those sneaky closing costs actually include.
• Operations & Management: Keeping Your Sanity: Decide whether to DIY or hire a property manager (especially if you're out of state!). Learn how to screen for "perfect tenants" (spoiler: it's not a magical unicorn) and what to do if a tenant stops paying rent (hello, eviction process!).
• Scaling Up: Out-of-State & BRRRR Strategy: Explore if investing out of state is right for you, and get the lowdown on the popular BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy – and why rising costs mean it might not work as well as it used to (so check your numbers, buttercup!).

We all started somewhere, putting our underwear on one leg at a time! The biggest secret to success? Joining your local real estate investment club (REIA) and asking questions. Don't be that person who learns the hard way. If you've got questions I didn't hit, reach out at talkwithscottcarson.com – I might just do an episode (or a coaching session) on it! Go out, take some action, everybody, and we'll see you at the top!

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Good morning, afternoon, and evening, everybody! Scott Carson here, and I'm ready to kick off 2026 by tackling a question I get constantly: "How do I raise private capital when I've only got $19?" This isn't about wishing for a magic cheat code or waiting for Moby Dick to show up with a half-billion-dollar fund. This episode is about the real, raw, mental game of raising money, and how to pump up those "money muscles" (yes, I like that hashtag!).

I dove into the AI well (Chatbot, Gemini, all the cool kids) to get the straight goods on the top 10 marketing strategies for attracting private money. But let's be real, folks: these tools mean squat if you're not playing the mental game right. Stop being a "wallflower" at events or thinking you're "begging for money." You're offering opportunity, and it's time to act like it!

Here’s your no-nonsense guide to pumping up your private capital:

• Conquer the "Mental Money Block": Ditch the fear of "begging" and embrace the fact you're offering opportunity. Remember the "80% of sales after the fifth contact" rule – consistency, not desperation, wins!
• The AI-Approved Marketing Arsenal: Get the top 10 strategies (straight from the internet's brain!) for attracting investors: from compelling pitch decks and one-page summaries to killer case studies and targeted email newsletters.
• Your Email List is Your Gold Mine: Why owning your audience through your email database and an investor newsletter (like LinkedIn's, which hits their inbox!) is your most valuable asset, far more reliable than fickle social media platforms.
• ABM (Always Be Marketing) & Momentum: Learn why consistent daily/weekly marketing activities – whether it's short videos, email blasts, or networking – are crucial. You can't build "money muscles" by only hitting the gym once a month!
• Networking Ain't a Spectator Sport: Stop hiding! Show up at local investor clubs, ask questions, and be ready with your pitch deck. Investors fund people they know, like, and trust, not anonymous logos or people glued to their phones in the corner.

This isn't about an overnight transformation (unless you "cut a leg off" to lose 50lbs!). It's about consistent action. If you want different results in 2026, you gotta do different things. And guess what? Most of you are smarter and more educated than 99% of people out there – so start sharing your "gold" (deal flow, expertise)! Don't let your "perfect" stand in the way of "delivered."

If you're ready to get off the sidelines and into the game, join me at our upcoming workshop (notebuyingfordummies.com) or book a call (talkwithscottcarson.com). Let's make 2026 your most profitable year!

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