1481: Mobile Home Park Investment: Build Recession-Proof Wealth and Passive Income with Real Estate Investor Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson, co-founder of Vintage Capital and host of The Alternative Investor podcast, left traditional real estate to focus on mobile home parks, a niche that has brought him over $3.3 billion in closed deals. His approach centers on creating recession-resilient, tax-efficient investments that also add value to communities through affordable housing. By bringing professional management and capital to underperforming properties, Brad helps improve neighborhoods while generating consistent investor returns. His experience highlights the importance of understanding supply and demand, managing risk, and focusing on stable, long-term growth rather than short-term speculation.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Brad shares the principles that drive his success in real estate and business. He explains how to identify the right markets, avoid red flags such as flood zones and volatile economies, and invest with a focus on downside protection. Brad also talks about lessons from his own setbacks, the importance of diversification, and how calculated risk-taking leads to lasting success. He emphasizes focus, endurance, and reverse engineering your goals to design a life and career that compounds in value over time.
Quotes:
“Not taking any risk is actually a giant risk, because you can live a very mediocre life if you don’t take any risk.”
“We focus on not making mistakes, because the upside in this space takes care of itself.”
“If you feel about 70% ready, that’s usually the time to move forward. Waiting for perfection just slows you down.”
“Focus and endurance win over time. The longer you can stay in the game, the more powerful compounding becomes.”





