Could mobile home parks be the most overlooked wealth-building opportunity in real estate?

On this episode of the Forge In Fire Podcast, we sit down with Chad Freeman, Founder of MHPinvestors and commercial airline pilot, to explore how he turned a side hustle into a portfolio of more than 200 mobile home pads.

Chad’s story started with a crash pad for fellow pilots and a duplex house hack — but his real turning point came in 2015 when he recognized the unique economic advantages of mobile home parks. With virtually no new parks being built since the 1970s, shrinking supply from annual closures, and undervalued mom-and-pop operations, Chad saw a critical opportunity in affordable housing.

In this episode, Chad shares:

• How he applies aviation-style checklists and KPIs to run his business efficiently.
• The market fundamentals that make mobile home parks such a compelling asset class.
• His transition from side hustles to scaling with his wife as a business partner.
• How he overcame imposter syndrome and built trust with investors to raise capital.
• Why persistence and disciplined execution are the keys to growth.

Chad’s journey is proof that even with a demanding career, you can carve out time to build long-term wealth. His blend of systems thinking, niche investing, and family partnership offers valuable lessons for both new and experienced operators.

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