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Commercial Real Estate Deal Flow with Tyson Cross and Tim Steele

Commercial Real Estate Deal Flow with Tyson Cross and Tim Steele

By Tyson Cross

In this show, Tyson and Tim talk about what it means to hustle in the commercial real estate world - as a broker, investor, student and life-long learner. We talk about successes, but also dive into all the mistakes we and others have experienced on the path to growing a successful commercial real estate business. This is a show where we hold nothing back and tell it like it is.
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Commercial Real Estate Deal Flow with Tyson Cross and Tim SteeleFeb 02, 2018

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Show 37 Big Cap Rates, Big Problems! part 1

Show 37 Big Cap Rates, Big Problems! part 1

You read that correct! But who doesn't want a BIG cap rate in CRE. Well, thats what we talk about here over a few shows specific to a 16% cap rate we bought in 2020. Enjoy!


Questions, comments, feedback? We welcome it. Reach out!

tyson@mayflyinvest.com, tim@mayflyinvest.com

Feb 19, 202427:20
Show 36: Casual talk favorite CRE types

Show 36: Casual talk favorite CRE types

This was fun! A bit all over and didn't touch on a few of our favorite CRE types. What's yours?


Reach out!

tyson@mayflyinvest.com or tim@mayflyinvest.com

Feb 12, 202427:08
Episode 35: Happy New Year!

Episode 35: Happy New Year!

Kicking off 2024 with our crystal ball economically and CRE.


Reach out!

tyson@mayflyinvest.com or tim@mayflyinvest.com

Feb 05, 202427:43
Episode 34: Season 3 Kickoff - Introducing Co-Host Tim Steele

Episode 34: Season 3 Kickoff - Introducing Co-Host Tim Steele

We are kicking off 2024 with a new name, format by adding a cohost to riff all things commercial real estate and keep it fresh and consistent. Welcome to 2024 & CRE Deal Flow with cohosts Tyson Cross & Tim Steele.


Reach out!

tyson@mayflyinvest.com or tim@mayflyinvest.com



Jan 26, 202428:11
Episode 33: Talking through the Ins and Outs of Bonus Depreciation and Cost Segregation with ELB Consulting

Episode 33: Talking through the Ins and Outs of Bonus Depreciation and Cost Segregation with ELB Consulting

On today's episode we sit down with Steve Schuessler and Jim Dougherty of ELB Consulting to talk about bonus depreciation and how a cost segregation study can save you a lot of money, using the tax savings strategies for real estate investing. We discuss different ways that investors can take advantage of these strategies, what they need to know and how to set themselves up for the doing it the right way.

You can reach Steve at steveschuessler@gmail.com or Jim at jim@costsegamerica.com

Enjoy the show!

Feb 17, 202328:41
Episode 32: What it takes to be a top Broker with David Gellner

Episode 32: What it takes to be a top Broker with David Gellner

If you are an aspiring broker or even an investor who wants to see what it takes to be a top broker and how to separate yourself from the pack, this show is for you. We sit down and talk with David Gellner who talks about his daily routine, what it takes to compete at a high level and how he prepares himself for this daily. We also talk about what the most important part of suceeding in brokerage is and ways you can elevate your brokerage game.

Enjoy the show!
Jan 27, 202346:37
Episode 31: Strategies and Tips for Brokers in the Ever-Changing Multifamily Sales Market with Adam Smith

Episode 31: Strategies and Tips for Brokers in the Ever-Changing Multifamily Sales Market with Adam Smith

Adam Smith is a Senior Broker at HFO Investment Real Estate based out of Portland, Oregon. On today's show, we sit down and talk about what it takes to compete in the multifamily arena in the Oregon market. He talks about ways to find more deals both as a buyer and a broker and what he does to ensure he is providing the ultimate service for his clients and success for his business. 

You can reach Adam directly at Adam@Hfore.com

Enjoy the show!

Jan 25, 202329:07
Episode 30: Revisiting Underwriting Mobile Home and RV parks with Andy Chapman (2022 Version)

Episode 30: Revisiting Underwriting Mobile Home and RV parks with Andy Chapman (2022 Version)

On today's episode we have Andy Chapman back on the show. Andy is now the Northwest Lead for the National MHC Appraisal Practice at JLL. Andrew specializes in the appraisal services of Manufactured Housing Communities and RV Parks and in this episode we discuss current underwriting criteria with the recent increase in interest rates. Andrew gives some insight into what he is seeing in the changing landscape of the investment side of MH and RV parks.

Reach out to Andy at andrew.chapman1@jll.com

Enjoy the show!

Jan 20, 202330:33
Episode 29: Being a Steward of a Manufactured Housing Community with Khari Gates

Episode 29: Being a Steward of a Manufactured Housing Community with Khari Gates

In today's episode, we talk to my friend and business partner, Khari Gates. Khari talks about how he first got interested in investing in manufactured housing communities, what the process looked like and how passionate he has become about it. We discuss what it means to be a steward of the community and the difference between that and being a landlord. We also discuss the need for affordable housing and where the future is heading. 

If you are looking for manufactured housing or RV communities to purchase, please check out my site here https://cpxone.com/properties.

You can get in touch with Khari at kgates@mpgproperties-llc.com. Enjoy!

Dec 02, 202233:51
Episode 28: Insurance Changes and How to Prepare as an Owner or Manager with Pat Flynn of Propel Insurance
Mar 22, 202221:58
Episode 27: Secrets of Underwriting a Park Through an Appraiser’s Eyes

Episode 27: Secrets of Underwriting a Park Through an Appraiser’s Eyes

In this episode, we dive into the world of a mobile home park appraiser. Andy Chapman is one of the most active mobile home park appraisers in the Pacific Northwest and shares what he is seeing in the market today, both in terms of activity and trends in the mobile home park space.

Nov 16, 202156:08
Episode 26: Our Experience with SBA Financing

Episode 26: Our Experience with SBA Financing

In this episode of Mobile Home (& RV Park) Park Minute, Tim and I discuss everything to do with financing our recent project. For this project, we utilized Small Business Administration (SBA) financing.

Oct 18, 202124:22
Episode 25: Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned with Tim Steele

Episode 25: Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned with Tim Steele

In this episode of Mobile Home (& RV Park) Park Minute, Tim and I discuss the mistakes we made during the due diligence of our project last year. We talk through the lessons we learned and things we'd do differently.

Sep 14, 202125:28
Episode 24: What It Takes To Build a Manufactured Home Community with Ryan Gibson

Episode 24: What It Takes To Build a Manufactured Home Community with Ryan Gibson

In this episode of Mobile Home (& RV Park) Park Minute, I sit down with the CIO and Co-founder of Spartan Investment Group, Ryan Gibson. We talk about the challenges and wins he faced with his recent mobile home park development. 
Aug 16, 202138:54
Episode 23: Tim Steele

Episode 23: Tim Steele

In this episode, I am joined by my business partner, Tim Steele. We discuss the start of our journey this past year with our newest investment property and what we see in the future of mobile home park investing.

Jul 12, 202121:29
Episode 22: Mobile Home Park Minute Relaunch
Jul 12, 202109:46
Episode 21: Andrew Keel Part 2

Episode 21: Andrew Keel Part 2

In today's show, we pick up where we left off with Mobile Home Park Operator, Andrew Keel. If you haven't listened to the first one, go back and listen to that first. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy!

Please connect with me!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Happy Investing!

Dec 06, 201915:26
20 - Andrew Keel Part 1

20 - Andrew Keel Part 1

Today I talk with Andrew Keel who is crushing it in the mobile home park space. Listen in as we talk about some of the cool stuff he's doing within his business. Feel free to reach out to him at keelteam.com

Please connect with me!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Happy Investing!

Nov 23, 201912:53
19 - Part 2 W Charlie Ansanelli

19 - Part 2 W Charlie Ansanelli

This is the second part of the interview with our guest, Charlie Ansanelli. If you missed the first part, go back and listen to last week's epsisode first! I hope you enjoy.

Please connect with me!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Happy Investing!

Nov 15, 201917:19
18 - Guest Show: Interview With Charlie Ansanelli Part 1

18 - Guest Show: Interview With Charlie Ansanelli Part 1

In today's show I interview my first guest, Charlie Ansanelli. Charlie is a College drop out, 3-time entrepreneur, 2-way Investor, Dad and at home amateur chef. He recently closed on a couple of mobile home parks and in today's show we talk about how he got started, what led him to mobile home park investing and what it means to be an intentional investor. This is part 1 of the interview and part 2 will be released subsequently.

You can reach Charlie at charlie@rockstackcapital.com or find him on linked in at linkedin.com/charlieansanelli

Please connect with me!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Happy Investing!

Nov 08, 201920:58
17 - What Do You Do With a Park That Has Really Small Lots?

17 - What Do You Do With a Park That Has Really Small Lots?

On today's show we talk about a topic that a listener recently reached out to me about regarding a park they have in contract and the fact that it has REALLY small lots. On top of that the homes are also very old and dilapidated. What steps should you take to ensure you're not setting yourself up for headache down the road?

Please connect with me!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Happy Investing!


Oct 25, 201909:55
16 - Thoughts About the State of the Market: 10/19

16 - Thoughts About the State of the Market: 10/19

For a bit of a change, I thought I would give some of my thoughts on the state of the market as it relates to commercial real estate investing, recession and why I think this is a great time to be a buyer. Thanks for listening!

Please connect with me!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Happy Investing!

Oct 11, 201908:36
15 - Brokers Are Your Best Source Of Deal Flow

15 - Brokers Are Your Best Source Of Deal Flow

Today we discuss why I believe Brokers are your single best source of deal flow when it comes to sourcing quality mobile home parks to buy. This episode is packed full of good advice for any new buyers who are struggling to get Brokers to take them seriously. We dive into why you should be talking to every broker in your market, how to get them to send you deals and ways to build those relationships. 

Please connect with me!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Happy Investing!

Oct 04, 201914:02
14 - Intro Series: How To Find Good Deals To Buy

14 - Intro Series: How To Find Good Deals To Buy

I think one of the number one things people want to do a better job at is finding deals. How do we find deals in this competitive market? What are some ways you can stand out as a Buyer and get deal flow going in your business?  In this show we'll start talking about that and look to uncover the best ways to locate, evaluate and purchase mobile home park properties.

Please connect with me!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Happy Investing!

Sep 27, 201909:57
13 - Question: How To Convert Residents To Owning Their Home?

13 - Question: How To Convert Residents To Owning Their Home?

If you have mobile homes that you own inside your park, what is the best way to convert those to resident owned? How do you structure the "sale" so that you are compliant, but also allow the resident to stay in the home without disruption? There are a few ways that can help this process go smoother and create ownership for everyone in your park. 

Please connect with me!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Happy Investing!

Sep 13, 201913:51
12 - Should You Be Holding Out For That 10 CAP??

12 - Should You Be Holding Out For That 10 CAP??

Everyone wants a 10 cap mobile home park. That's what I hear a lot when I talk to investors who are new to the mobile home park space. And traditionally 10 caps have been the norm. But not anymore!! What should you do about it? Listen in to find out.

Please connect with me!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Happy Investing!

Aug 30, 201908:16
11 - Question: Should You Invest Long Distance or Not?

11 - Question: Should You Invest Long Distance or Not?

Invest in your own backyard vs. Invest where the deal makes sense. We hear this debate A LOT! What is the right way to do it? Is there a right way? I explore this topic on today's show and talk about why I believe there is no right or wrong way to do this. It has to align with your goals and outcomes. 

Please connect with me!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Happy Investing!

Aug 27, 201907:24
10 - Question: How to Correctly Value a Full Resident-Owned Park With Very Old Homes?

10 - Question: How to Correctly Value a Full Resident-Owned Park With Very Old Homes?

Today I talk about how to correctly value a park that has all resident-owned homes in it, yet the homes themselves are in very rough shape. Do we base the value solely on the income and expenses and apply a cap rate? Or do we need to take into account the shape and age of the homes as part of the valuation? And if we do, how do account for that properly. 

I think this is a topic that needs to be discussed more often. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Aug 16, 201910:54
9 - What Should You Look For In Hiring Your Manager?

9 - What Should You Look For In Hiring Your Manager?

On this episode we continue to discuss the first park we bought and how we found our manager. I get into a little bit of what makes a good manager and what you should look for. Also, what to look for when hiring your manager and how to tell if they are going to be good.

Please follow me at:

tysondcross.com

linkedin.com/tycross81

Email me at tysoncrossre@gmail.com


Aug 09, 201910:25
8 - What Do The Parks I Own Look Like?

8 - What Do The Parks I Own Look Like?

On this episode I break down the first mobile home park my wife and I invested in and I talk about what I liked about the deal and what I didn't like. This gets into a little bit more about the investments I look for and what I believe makes up a good mobile home park from my point of view.

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tysondcross.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tycross81/

#mobilehomeparkminute

Aug 02, 201910:59
7 - Introduction To Mobile Home Park Minute Podcast

7 - Introduction To Mobile Home Park Minute Podcast

The show is back! With a new title, new music and the same content. We're going to keep these shows shorter and to the point. If you are a new listener or have listened before, thank you!! We hope you enjoy.

Please follow me at:

tysondcross.com

tysoncrossre@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tycross81/

Please leave me feedback!

Jul 26, 201909:09
06 - The 3 Main Reasons Mobile Home Park Investing is THE Best

06 - The 3 Main Reasons Mobile Home Park Investing is THE Best

In this episode, I talk about the 3 main reasons why I believe mobile home park investing is the best form of real estate investing out there. I think if you're interested in getting into this space, the time is now! Thanks for listening and remember to reach out to me if you have questions.

tysoncrossre@gmail.com

tysondcross.com

Feb 21, 201900:17
05 - Build Long Term Relationships With Owners

05 - Build Long Term Relationships With Owners

I cannot emphasize the importance of meeting with park owners enough. Sure, direct mail and cold calling work, but what works even better and for the long term? Meeting with owners and developing relationships. Find those parks you want to buy and meet with the owners to develop those relationships so that when they are ready to sell, they think of you first.

Reach out! I'd love to hear from you!

tysondcross.com

tysoncrossre@gmail.com


Feb 11, 201910:13
Picking the Right Market

Picking the Right Market

Where do we buy parks? In our backyard or further? We break it down.
Feb 02, 201804:48
Define Your Ideal Park!

Define Your Ideal Park!

How can you start to look for parks if you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re looking for? It\u2019s important when creating a marketing campaign to understand the type of park you are looking for. We talk about the importance of knowing what you want in a mobile home park before you start to search.
Feb 02, 201803:05
January 5, 2018

January 5, 2018

Jan 05, 201801:52