Robert Howell: Affordable Housing, Mobile Home Parks & Building a Legacy Through Real Estate

Robert Howell is a South Carolina-based real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Howell & Sons—a family-driven company focused on honest, values-based real estate. With a background in land acquisitions, mobile home parks, and affordable land-home development, Robert builds opportunities that serve both investors and local communities. Rooted in faith, family, and long-term thinking, Robert believes real estate should be simple, transparent, and built to last. His mission goes beyond buying and selling property—he’s committed to helping families secure affordable housing, supporting landowners with win-win solutions, and creating generational impact through ethical investing. When he’s not building projects across the Southeast, Robert is a husband and father of two boys,  dedicated to raising his family with the same values he brings to business: honesty, legacy, and community.  In this episode, Dante and Robert discuss: How Robert transitioned from event marketing into intentional real estate investing Why affordable housing, mobile home parks, and land home packages became his primary focus The strategy behind buying and improving mobile home parks How investors can structure win-win deals that benefit both communities and investors The role of faith, honesty, and long-term thinking in building a real estate business Key Takeaways:  Affordable housing presents both a financial opportunity and a meaningful mission. Investors can create profitable deals while also addressing a growing housing need in communities. Real estate investing often requires balancing two strategies at once. Short-term deals generate the cash flow needed today, while long-term assets like mobile home parks build wealth for the future. Simplicity can still be effective in real estate analysis. A straightforward approach; reviewing rent rolls, estimating expenses, and evaluating cash flow can quickly reveal whether a deal is viable. Many misconceptions exist about mobile home parks. In reality, most residents are hardworking individuals and families simply seeking a safe and affordable place to live. Patience and consistency are essential for success in real estate investing. The investors who continue to show up, learn, and execute over time are the ones who ultimately build lasting results.   “If you can do that and you can go to sleep at night knowing that you operate honestly, that you made a reasonable profit, then I think that's a good path to go.” - Robert Howell Connect with Robert Howell: Website: https://howellandsons.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-howell-b706ba368/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbyquatro  Connect with Dante Royster: Website: https://www.danteroyster.com/ Epic Mortgage Website: Epic Mortgage, Inc. NMLS 1885086 Facebook: EpicMortgage1885086 Epic Mortgage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicmortgage/ “The Ultimate Mortgage Guide” book: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Mortgage-Guide-Secure-Best/dp/1956220631  LinkedIn: Dante Royster | LinkedIn Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanteRoyster YouTube: Epic Spotlight  Email: dante@epic.mortgage   The 9 states that Epic Mortgage is licensed are: Illinois/Indiana/Michigan/Colorado/Maryland/Virginia/Florida/Georgia/Texas Show notes by Podcastologist: Francine Poblete Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.