‘Discover the Goldmine of Mobile Home Park Investments’ With Nasir Ali 

In this episode of The Raise Capital Legally Podcast, we sit down with Ali Nasir Ali, an eighth-generation real estate investor specializing in mobile home parks (MHPs) and permanent resident communities. With a deep passion for affordable housing solutions, Ali has built his business by acquiring and revitalizing underperforming mobile home parks, turning them into thriving communities.

• • We explore:
    Ali’s family’s real estate journey—from India to Pakistan to the U.S.

• • Why mobile home park investing is a resilient asset class in any market condition

• • Investment strategies for high cash-on-cash returns (12-18%)

• • How to identify and improve underperforming MHPs

• • The benefits of land leasing vs. property management

• Best secondary markets for MHP investments

Listen now to gain valuable insights on mobile home park investing, secondary markets, and cash flow strategies!

Episode Chapters & Key Takeaways

[00:00:02] Introduction & Background

• • Ali shares his family’s real estate legacy dating back generations.

• • How his father built a successful real estate portfolio in Orange County, California.

[00:09:22] Transition from RV Parks to MHPs

• • The strategic shift from RV parks to mobile home parks.

• • Why land leasing is more profitable than home rentals.

[00:18:18] Investment Strategies & Market Focus

• • Why Ali focuses on secondary markets like Bakersfield & Riverside County.

• • The advantages of investing in mid-sized cities over tertiary markets.

[00:23:23] How to Add Value to Underperforming MHPs

• • Identifying “silver bullet” opportunities for property improvements.

• • Leveraging rent control ordinances to enhance park performance.

[00:59:19] Financial Metrics & Performance Goals

• • How Ali achieves 12-18% cash-on-cash returns & 22-25% IRR on exits.

• • The buy high cap rates, sell low cap rates strategy for profitability.

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