The Best Real Estate Operators Keep It Simple with Ben Schuster

In this conversation, Ben Schuster, a partner at Comfort Capital, shares his unique journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful investor in mobile home parks. 

He discusses the transition from institutional investing at BlackRock to working with individual investors, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and trust. 

Ben highlights the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the significance of clear communication with investors. He advocates for simplicity in investment structures and shares insights on the importance of financial literacy and education for investors.

00:00 intro

02:05 Ben’s Origin Story

02:56 BlackRock To Mobile Homes

06:07 Raising From Individuals

10:01 Transferring Investor Trust

13:19 Track Record In This Cycle

16:25 When A Deal Goes Sideways

21:07 Communication And Ownership

25:45 Investor Experience And Events

27:47 What Needs To Die

29:33 Where To Find Ben

29:58 Closing Thanks

Follow Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-schuster24/

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