About this episode
They’ve long been associated with crime and blight. Now, the investors are moving in. Zachary Crockett follows the trail. SOURCES: Paul Bradley , president of ROC USA. Blaer Roberts, former chef and mobile home resident. Frank Rolfe , co-owner of Mobile Home University. Cheryl Streberger, retired nurse and mobile home resident. RESOURCES: "‘ We’re All Afraid’: Massive Rent Increases Hit Mobile Homes ," by Abha Bhattarai ( The Washington Post, 2022). " Investors Are Buying Mobile Home Parks. Residents Are Paying a Price ," by Sophie Kasakove ( The New York Times, 2022). " Mobile Home Parks Move From Mom-and-Pop to Corporate ," by Jennifer Brown and Kevin Simpson ( A.P. News, 2019). " The Cold, Hard Lessons of Mobile Home U ," by Gary Rivlin ( The New York Times, 2014). " Goldman Alum Gives Up Funds to Become Trailer-Park Mogul ," by Anthony Effinger and Katherine Burton ( Bloomberg, 2014). " Carlyle Jumps Into Niche Space ," by Dawn Wotapka ( The Wall Street Journal, 2013). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.