Rachel Hernandez

Rachel Hernandez

Rachel Hernandez started out investing in real estate like most people in single family homes. In the beginning, she specialized in finding deals for other investors and went on to become a successful landlord for several years. Rachel's experience in finding great deals for herself and other investors, afforded her a successful real estate business. After some time, she found herself always working and was burned out from being a landlord. She made the bold move to dive into the wacky world of Mobile Home Investing. Rachel Hernandez, believes Mobile Home Investing is much more fun. Rachel, known also as, Mobile Home Gurl, writes and produces videos regularly about her stories and adventures in mobile homes investing. Rachel Hernandez has one investing strategy: K.I.S. = Keep It Simple.

    Rachel Hernandez's Articles

    • Tricks Of The Rehab Investing Trade – Stove Repair

      I think it’s important to know the terminology and words used when learning any new business including rehabbing properties and mobile home investing. It’s important to know the right terminology when talking to people in the rehab and flipping business so you’re all on the same page. My goal is to share with you the “tricks of the trade” I have learned in the rehabbing mobile home business.**** Rehabber Tricks – Stove Repair ****One important member of my team has been my appliance repair guy. These folks specialize in fixing appliances which can save both money and time. In many…

    • Tricks Of Rehab Investing – Bugs and Light Fixtures

      I think it’s important to know the terminology and techniques used when learning any new business including rehabbing residential property and dealing with mobile home investing. Today’s article has two goals – to share with you the “tricks of the trade” when it comes to Debugging a Home and Cleaning Light Fixtures; both of which I’ve learned recently in the mobile home business and residential rehabbing field.How To Debug/Fogg An Investment PropertyOne of the first things I do whenever acquiring a new home is to make sure it is rid of all insects (i.e. cockroaches, ants, etc). This is a…

    • The Importance Of Faith In Success

      “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.”- Henry FordFaith plays an important role in being successful. Time and time again, I hear a lot of people who say what they want but are afraid to take action because they lack confidence. Fear of failure is something we have all experienced – it’s human nature. In school, we are taught that failure is bad. In reality, failure is the true teacher of success. Without failing, we cannot learn from our mistakes.Personally, I have gone through this fear of failure time and time again whenever I encounter the…

    • Rehabbing And Make-Ready Power Tricks Of The Trade

      As the saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” So, I need to make the first one the best. With the economy, it’s definitely a buyers & renters market right now. And, buyers are getting pickier and pickier. So, I really do take the time to get homes in pristine condition before I put them on the market for sale or rent – this includes cleaning them from top to bottom.One of the most important members of my team have been my cleaning crews. And, I have to tell you – I’ve learned a…

    • Park Manager – Mobile Home Investing Deal Case Study

      Just like my job as a business-to-business sales executive, I also have to do the same when working mobile home leads — there must always be a steady steam in the pipeline. Not every lead is going to turn into a sale. Though, there will be many leads that will turn into opportunities — the key is in the follow-up.This lead (pictured above) came in through a park manager. Since I have a good relationship with the park managers I work with, they already know my criteria of what I look for when buying. In the long run, this saves…

    • How To Get Started Investing In Real Estate

      Before you even start investing in mobile homes (my favorite type of investment, by the way), residential real estate or even commercial properties, the first thing to do is get your personal finances in order and understand how money works.To help you understand the subject of personal finance and money, I highly recommend putting in the time to educate yourself. There are a lot of good books out there on personal finance. I highly recommend you read them.Getting Your Financial House in OrderHere is my list of the “Top 10 Personal Finance Books” that have helped me understand the subject…

    • Craigslist – Mobile Home Investing Deal Case Study

      Unlike a lot of my mobile home deals nowadays that come from networking with park managers, this one was different. Believe it or not, this lead came from an ad on Craigslist.Typically, I don’t use Craigslist for finding sellers or buyers. Though, I do visit the site occasionally for fun to see what has been posted. To my surprise, I found the ad for this deal which happened to be in one of my favorite parks.(Note: This is why it’s so important to learn your market and focus on building relationships with the parks you want to do business with…

    • 6 Ways to Make Money Investing In Mobile Homes

      I am often asked the question, “How do you make money investing in mobile homes?”The short answer is: There are plenty of ways.Though, it will depend on your comfort level, time, money, skills, experience and overall goals.Before starting out you need to assess your plan and exactly what you need to do. For example: Are you trying to build up cash? Or, are you ready to buy and hold? How much time do you have – do you want to be hands on or hands off? What are your skills?, etc.Once you know your goals, then you can decide how…

    • 5 Reasons Why I Enjoy Mobile Home Investing

      I took the time to really learn the ins and outs of the business. And, did what I had to do to get to my first mobile home deal – it took me almost a year. After completing my first deal, I can say I really learned a lot. Though it took a lot of time and hard work, I can honestly say that I found that I do enjoy the Mobile Home Investing business.5 Reasons Why I Enjoy Mobile Home Investing1. No Late Night Phone CallsFor all the landlords out there, you may be able to relate. As a…

    • Real Estate Marketing 101 – Does Direct Mail Work?

      One of the questions I get the most, “Does direct mail really work?” And my answer to that question: “It depends. On the person.” In theory, direct mail does work. But you have to be consistent. And patient. In advertising, it takes about 5-7 times to reach a person before they buy from you. Whether it be from direct mail, on the phone, in person or a combination of all—these are the statistics. So going in, you have to know that.Key To Direct MailWhen going the route of direct mail, most real estate investors try it for awhile but they…

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