John Fedro
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5 Traits to Ditch Right Now to Become a Successful Investor
Drop these detrimental habits immediately to maximize your success and minimize your failures in your real estate investing business. You won't be sorry! → Read More
7 Daily Habits of Real Estate Investors Who Seek Financial Freedom
Ready to use real estate to get on a path toward financial freedom? Yes, progress will come gradually. But here are several helpful habits to adopt to expedite your journey to success. → Read More
Do You Have What It Takes to be a Full-Time Investor?
Real estate investing is not for the faint of heart. It's a big risk, big reward market. See if you have what it takes to invest full time by answering these six questions—and be honest with yourself! → Read More
5 Ways Real Estate Investing Has Made Me an Awesome Person
There are so many things that high school and college never taught me. It wasn't until I started investing in properties that I got a crash course in interesting skills and lifelong lessons. Here are a few exciting, unexpected things I've learned as a real estate investor. → Read More
12 Repairs to Make to Your Investment Mobile Home if Capital Is Limited
Oftentimes we underestimate both the repair costs and time required to rehab a particular manufactured home to our liking. If money is limited and you are looking to make your mobile home attractive to the largest number of serious buyers, then consider this list. → Read More
How to Gauge Mobile Home Buying Competition in Your Local Market
Thinking about getting into mobile home investing? One of the first things you'll want to do is gauge the competition in your market. Is it easy pickings or cutthroat? Market conditions could mean the difference between the success and failure of your investing strategy. Here's how to figure it out! → Read More
6 Ways to Make Money With Mobile Homes on Private Land (an Untapped, Profitable Niche!)
Making money with mobile homes on private land (not inside pre-existing mobile home parks) is not a real estate niche many investors consider pursuing. For this and other reasons, it's a niche that can be super lucrative. Here's how! → Read More
5 Common Mistakes Mobile Home Sellers Make
Many mobile home sellers have no idea they're making these mistakes—yet they're often costly. Decrease stress and increase profits by avoiding these. → Read More
7 Advantages to Working With Mobile Home Builders & Dealers as an Investor
Mobile homes offer investors a great deal of flexibility and affordability when it comes to increasing profit and value. If you're a mobile home investor, it can be highly advantageous to work with builders and dealers. Here's how they can help you up your earnings. → Read More
3 Costly Mistakes Investors Make With Mobile Home Park Managers
Mobile home communities almost always ask individuals looking to purchase or rent individual homes to fill out an application prior to moving in. Each park will have its own criteria and approval process. Start your interaction off right by avoiding these errors that could make a bad first impression. → Read More
5 Things You Must Do When Moving a Mobile Home (to Avoid Costly Errors!)
Warning: Transporting a mobile home is NOT as simple as you might think. Before you make costly, headache-inducing mistakes, take a look at what to expect—and learn how to make the move as smooth as possible! → Read More
My Grossest Real Estate Story Ever (& Why I'm Grateful it Happened, Hazmat Suit and All)
While walking through the mobile home after closing, I noticed a curious smell. After turning on and off the kitchen sink, everything seemed fine. When I reached the hallway bathroom, I flushed the toilet. The toilet worked fine. It was then I heard the sound. → Read More
My Grossest Real Estate Story Ever (& Why I'm Grateful it Happened, Hazmat Suit and All)
While walking through the mobile home after closing, I noticed a curious smell. After turning on and off the kitchen sink, everything seemed fine. When I reached the hallway bathroom, I flushed the toilet. The toilet worked fine. It was then I heard the sound. → Read More
6 Ways to Make Money With Mobile Homes on Private Land
Creating value and making money with mobile homes on private land (not inside pre-existing mobile home parks) is not typically a real estate niche that many investors consider pursuing. For this and other reasons, this niche can be super lucrative. Here's how! → Read More
5 Real Estate Investing Lessons From 2003 That Still Apply Today
While technology has absolutely evolved (for better or worse) there are many more technological tools available to the average real estate investor than there was 15 years ago. Here are some lessons from the early 2000s that still apply today. → Read More
7 Tips for Dealing With Local Mobile Home Park Mangers as an Investor
While this article will not discuss a script or technique to introduce yourself, I'll be aiming to provide an understanding of what to accomplish before, during, and after dealing with mobile home park managers. → Read More
The Investor's Guide to Mobile Home Licenses
If the state you are investing in asks you to become a licensed mobile home professional, then the process will vary slightly from state to state. → Read More
5 Ways Mobile Homes Differ Across the United States
By the end of this article, you'll be able to better understand mobile home differences—which can save you time, energy, frustrations, and money. → Read More
5 Common Mobile Home Traits Investors Will See Across the Country
While markets and mobile home communities can differ in various markets across the country, there are still some common themes. Here's what to expect. → Read More
5 Ways To Keep Building Your Local Real Estate Investing Reputation
Making connections and getting the word out about your business are imperative to real estate success. Here's how you can keep up your reputation. → Read More