How To Invest Anywhere with Mitchell England #253

In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian sit down with Mitchell, a mobile home park investor from Washington State, to dive deep into one of real estate’s most misunderstood — yet highly profitable — asset classes: mobile home parks.

Mitchell shares his inspiring journey from being a burned-out W2 employee to taking the leap into full-time real estate and entrepreneurship. He walks us through how reading Rich Dad Poor Dad changed his mindset, how he started small, and how he built his portfolio to include a 39-unit mobile home park across the country in North Carolina.

If you’ve ever been curious about:
🏘️ Why investors are turning to mobile home parks for stable cash flow
💡 How to analyze, underwrite, and finance MHP deals
⚙️ The real expenses and management systems behind park ownership
🚫 Common pitfalls (like overestimating vacant pad potential)
💪 And what makes this space resistant to inflation —

— this episode breaks it all down with firsthand experience and actionable insights.

🎙️ Key Topics Covered:

• Mitchell’s background and mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur

• His first big commercial deal: a 39-unit mobile home park

• Understanding MHP expenses, utilities, and management models

• The truth about filling vacant pads and dealing with POH (park-owned homes)

• Why mobile home parks offer long-term stability and community

• What the future looks like for mobile home park investing

📈 Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just exploring new opportunities in real estate, this conversation will change how you think about affordable housing and passive income.

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The Next Big Asset Class with Joe Downs - #252

In this episode of The Real Estate Reserve Podcast, Jason and Ian sit down with Joe Downs, a Philadelphia-based investor with deep experience across multiple real estate asset classes. From distressed residential debt to self-storage, RV and boat storage, and even flex industrial space, Joe shares how he navigated market cycles, reinvented his business, and discovered what he calls the next big asset class.

Joe’s story highlights how he transitioned from distressed mortgage debt and hard money lending into building a self-storage portfolio of 20+ facilities nationwide. He dives into:
✅ Why self-storage remains a powerful opportunity despite increased competition
✅ Lessons learned from distressed debt investing and market downturns
✅ The rise of “pro storage” and small-bay flex as niche investment opportunities
✅ How COVID changed storage operations, technology adoption, and valuations
✅ The benefits of long-term coaching, masterminds, and partnerships in scaling

Whether you’re a multifamily operator, private lender, or a new investor looking for your next move, this episode is packed with candid insights about what it takes to pivot, adapt, and thrive in today’s market.

🎧 Don’t miss this conversation if you want to understand where the real estate investing world is headed next!

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CJ Calio - The Deal That Changed My Life

In this episode of The Deal That Changed My Life, CJ Calio from WNN Properties shares the real estate deal that transformed his path from UPS driver to financial freedom in just four years. Based in Hawaii, CJ focuses on out-of-state investing, building wealth through buy-and-hold residential and commercial properties in more affordable markets.

CJ dives into the pivotal deal that changed everything: an 11-property portfolio he secured without having the cash in hand. By leveraging OPM (other people’s money), he raised $500,000 in under 30 days to close on the deal. This portfolio not only accelerated his journey to early retirement but also opened doors to larger opportunities, including a $3 million commercial property.

Topics covered in this episode:

• How CJ built financial freedom in 4 years through real estate

• The power of resourcefulness vs. resources in investing

• Leveraging private money and creative financing to scale

• Using the BRRRR method on a portfolio of 11 single-family homes

• Transitioning from residential to commercial real estate deals

Whether you’re a beginner investor or looking to scale your portfolio, CJ’s story is proof that with the right mindset and strategy, you can create financial independence through real estate.

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