How Derek Vickers Built a $20M Mobile Home Park Empire

📋 Overview

In this powerful episode of the Generations of Wealth Podcast, Derek Dombeck sits down with fellow investor and mobile home park mogul Derek Vickers. What began as a door-to-door insurance hustle turned into a multimillion-dollar mobile home park portfolio spanning the Sunbelt.
Vickers shares how he went from making $13,000 his first year in sales to now owning 44 parks and 2,100 lots, plus insights into perseverance, communication, and the art of negotiation. The two Dereks dive deep into raising private capital, structuring deals, managing teams, and maintaining integrity in the business — all while emphasizing mindset, accountability, and persistence.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Perseverance Pays Off: Long-term commitment to consistent action creates exponential results.

• Negotiation is a Superpower: Communication and mindset matter more than mechanics.

• Affordable Housing = Recession Resistance: Mobile home parks provide stability and strong demand.

• Raising Capital with Confidence: You're not asking for money—you're offering opportunity.

• Ownership Mindset: Take accountability for wins and losses to create lasting success.

• Scaling the Right Way: Team structure, systems, and reinvestment are essential for growth.

🏘️ Relevant Topics Discussed

• Building a mobile home park empire from scratch

• Affordable housing trends and market safety

• Sales psychology and persistence

• Negotiation frameworks ("No Means Not Yet")

• Raising private capital and investor relations

• Structuring funds and value-add models

• Managing 40+ parks with regional systems

• Mindset and personal accountability in entrepreneurship

🎧 Why You Should Listen

If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or anyone tired of quitting too soon, this episode will reignite your belief in what's possible with consistency, communication, and courage.
Learn how Derek Vickers turned adversity into acceleration — and why both Dereks believe persistence and integrity are the foundation of every lasting business. You'll walk away with real insights you can apply immediately in your next negotiation or deal.

⏱️ Timestamps 

• 00:00–03:00 Intro & The Two Dereks

• 03:01–10:00 Vickers' Early Struggles & Door-to-Door Sales Le