CashFlow Quest Episode 3
Origins of Comfort Capital – Jen and Blake’s Journey
Blake Comfort and Jennifer Purcell recount their journey from a background in family construction to building a successful Mobile Home Park business. They discuss their upbringing, the financial challenges they faced, and the pursuit of passive income inspired by ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ seminars. They also touch on pivotal moments, such as their father’s blindness and the transition into leadership roles, acquiring their first mobile home park, and growing their portfolio to over 2,300 units worth approximately $300 million. They highlight the importance of persistence, learning, and key partnerships in achieving success.
Blake Comfort, Co-founder of ComfortCommunities and Comfort Capital in 2008, embarked on a journey to acquire manufactured home communities, laying the foundation for the investment and management company we have today. In 2009, Comfort Communities acquired its first manufactured home community, and since then, the company has continued to expand, purchasing and managing numerous manufactured housing communities. Blake oversees all capital market functions, acquisitions, and deal sourcing forComfortCommunities and Comfort Capital. When he’s not working, Blake cherishes spending quality time with his wife and two young children and occasionally takes to the skies, flying around San Diego.
Jennifer Purcell, Co-founder of Comfort Communities and Comfort Capital, was raised in a real estate-loving household with her father being a general contractor and developer of over 4,000 units in San Diego County. Her mission is to change the perception of “Trailer Parks” and create exceptional living environments with top notch service for residents. A San Diego State University graduate, Jennifer previously worked with R&V Management for their multi family apartment portfolio at a leading global corporate housing company. Since 2009, she’s been instrumental in building Comfort Communities management team and fostering relationships with trusted investors and advisors, contributing to Comfort Capital’s success today. When she is not operating mobile home communities, she loves spending time outdoors, throwing the ball for her dog, and spending quality time with her husband and her two young children.
Blake Comfort
Blake Co-Founded Comfort Communities in 2008 and began working to acquire manufactured home communities in order to build the investment and management company that exists today. Comfort Communities first manufactured home community was purchased in 2009 and has continued to grow and purchase many more manufactured home communities ever since. Blake currently handles all the business development & acquisitions for Comfort Communities.