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Episode Synopsis
What makes mobile home parks a powerful investment for impact? Real estate investor and entrepreneur Kevin Bupp joins the show to share his journey into mobile home park investing and how it combines strong financial returns with meaningful social impact. As the founder and CEO of Sunrise Capital Investors, Kevin has spent over 25 years in real estate, building a portfolio of mobile home communities across 18 states. He discusses the unique opportunities in this often-overlooked asset class, the importance of responsible capital stewardship, and the role of affordable housing in creating thriving communities. Kevin also shares insights into team-building, business scaling, and his commitment to mentorship and philanthropy. [00:001 - 05:00] From Bartender to Real Estate Investor Kevin's early entrepreneurial drive and introduction to real estate at age 19 Scaling up to 120 single-family homes before the 2008 market crash Lessons from financial struggles and the transition to mobile home parks [05:01 - 10:34] The Birth of Sunrise Capital Investors Rebuilding after financial loss with a focus on smarter business strategies The importance of structuring a business for long-term growth The burden and responsibility of managing investor capital [10:35 - 15:46] Mobile Home Parks: A Unique Investment Model Why mobile home parks offer affordability without government subsidies Common infrastructure challenges and strategies for managing them How mobile home communities foster long-term stability [15:47 - 19:18] Creating Community and Social Impact The balance of financial return and social good in real estate investing The importance of viewing investors as long-term partners How Sunrise Capital fosters stable and thriving communities [19:19 - 23:12] Lessons in Leadership and Continuous Growth Kevin’s approach to networking with like-minded investors The role of masterminds and peer groups in business growth Book recommendation: The Go-Giver and its impact on leadership Connect with Kevin! https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateDone4U/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldrew212/ Key Quotes: "We can do well financially, but also do good socially—helping families find clean, safe, and affordable places to live." – Kevin Bupp "Managing investor capital is a privilege and a responsibility—people trust us with their hard-earned money." – Kevin Bupp Visit our website https://www.birgo.com/to learn more about High-Quality Recession Resistant Assets for the Everyday Investor -- LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, YouTube, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in, and Stay Tuned for the next episode COMING SOON
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