EP.179: Smart Investing in Mobile Home Parks with Mario Dattilo

Mario Dattilo is  a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in mobile home park investing. As the founder of Real Estate Acquisitions USA, Mario has built a strong portfolio in the niche of manufactured housing communities, helping investors generate passive income and long-term wealth.
He’s also the host of the Mario Dattilo Show, where he shares expert insights and interviews top professionals in the industry.
Today, we’ll dive into his journey, strategies for scaling in the mobile home park space, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.


DISCLAIMER: We are not giving any financial advice.

(00:00 - 01:45) Introduction
- Mario is introduced as the guest Hosts

(01:45 - 06:33) Mario's Professional Journey
- Mario shares his professional journey

(06:33 - 45:47) Smart Investing in Mobile Home Parks
- Mario shares his first acquisition of mobile park
- Mario's acquisition strategy and main under writing criteria
- Mario's specific criteria for the right people that might sell
- Did Mario felt a pressure of conflict of interest
- What is the cash and cash return IRR
- What are the average cap rate in the current market
- Strategies of Mario in building Investors relationship and database to nurture them

(40:27 - 46:09) Final Round
- Mario's shares his best business or investment advise
- Mario's best book that he recommend that made an impact to his business and life
- How Mario give's back
- His main source to learn and grow

(46:09 - 47:53) Closing segment
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