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Uncontested Investing - Mobile Home Parks: The Recession-Resistant Investment

Written by RCN Capital | Jun 4, 2025 6:45:32 PM

Uncontested Investing Podcast - June 3, 2025

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we’re digging into a niche that doesn’t get enough attention but absolutely deserves it—mobile home park investing. We break down the unique appeal of mobile home parks, from strong cash flow and low turnover to recession resilience and affordable housing demand. We also talk about how sustainable housing trends like tiny homes and 3D-printed houses are redefining what mobile home parks can look like in the future.

If you’re an investor looking for a stable, scalable strategy with long-term upside, this conversation will show you why mobile home parks could be your next best move.

 

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Affordable housing demand and national reach of mobile home parks

02:19 Evolution: Tiny homes, 3D-printed homes, sustainable living trends

04:23 Amenities and community-building in mobile home parks

05:14 Why mobile home parks are recession-resistant investments

07:36 Low operating costs, high NOI, and tenant-owned homes

09:01 Low turnover = long-term tenants = cash flow stability

10:20 Resident purchase rights: 60-day window to buy the park

11:49 Value-add potential: upgrades, amenities, landscaping

13:55 Section 8 opportunities and guaranteed income streams

14:40 Don’t overlook mobile home parks for long-term success

 

Quotables

“You can’t earn back a minute. And you can’t easily replace a tenant that’s lived in your park for decades.”

“Mobile home parks are recession-resistant because they start with affordability at the core.”

“Tiny homes and 3D-printed houses are redefining what mobile home parks can become.”

Links

Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast

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