When rising interest rates killed his flipping margins, Thomas Lehmann pivoted into mobile homes—and now controls half the new inventory in Central Florida.
When interest rates started climbing, Thomas Lehmann didn’t just survive—he adapted. In this episode, he shares how he went from struggling house flipper to dominating Florida’s mobile home market. You’ll hear how a disastrous flip with squatters led to a total reinvention of his business, what it takes to thrive in the affordable housing space, and why serving his community—through both housing and charity—fuels everything he builds.
KEY TALKING POINTS:
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Thomas Lehmann’s Transition From Medicine & Supplement Sales To Real Estate
6:46 - Moving Into Mobile Home Construction
9:44 - Becoming Bankable As A Company
10:41 - How Much His Mobile Homes Cost & His Goals
11:57 - Working With Charities
15:08 - Thomas Thoughts On Passing Down His Wealth
18:59 - Working Hard While Still In School
21:37 - His Interest In Bodybuilding
23:52 - What He’s Hoping To Learn At Collective Genius
26:07 - What He’s Looking Forward To In His Business
28:58 - Using DealMachine To Find Mobile Home Opportunities
32:44 - What Are Impact Fees?
33:33 - Closing Thoughts
35:02 - Outro
LINKS:
Instagram: Thomas Lehmann
https://www.instagram.com/thomas_lehmann_real_estate/
Website: The Property Solutions Team
https://www.thepropertysolutionsteamdealership.com/
Instagram: David Lecko
https://www.instagram.com/dlecko
Website: DealMachine
https://www.dealmachine.com/pod
Instagram: Ryan Haywood
https://www.instagram.com/heritage_home_investments
Website: Heritage Home Investments
https://www.heritagehomeinvestments.com/