“Private equity has bought up all of the mobile home lots in the United States.”
As of January 2026, 23 private equity firms owned over 1,900 manufactured housing parks in the U.S., accounting for over 400,000 lots, which represents approximately 6.2% of U.S. households living in manufactured homes.
The claim that private equity has bought up "all" of the mobile home lots in the United States is an overstatement, as data from January 2026 indicates that while private equity firms own a significant number of lots (over 400,000), this still represents a relatively small percentage of the total manufactured home sites in the U.S..
Judged as of Apr 11, 2026— the video's publish date
As of May 2026, there is evidence that middle-class Americans are living in storage units, tents, and hotels to survive due to the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Industry data from 2026 indicates that approximately one in three American households (roughly 33%) currently uses self-storage.
In 2026, living in a vehicle—often driven by economic necessity—has become a widespread and increasingly recognized phenomenon, frequently discussed in both social media "nomad" communities and as a significant challenge within the context of the American housing crisis.
Numerous reports and estimates from 2026 indicate that a significant number of Americans, including those who are employed, are living in vehicles due to rising housing costs, inflation, and financial instability.
In April 2026, the national average rent in the United States was reported at approximately $1,730 to $1,740 per month, significantly higher than the $1,600 claimed.