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Tired of chasing crowded mainstream investments? RV parks, campgrounds, and glamping sites (aka "outdoor hospitality") may be the investing niche you’ve been looking for.
In Real Estate Campgrounds, Heather Blankenship draws on over a decade of experience buying, operating, and profiting from RV and campground properties to provide an insider’s guide to this exciting and profitable sector of commercial real estate investing.
Having participated in over $300 million in RV park deals and grown her own tourism-based RV park to a $13 million valuation with $2.5 million in annual revenue, Heather has learned the ropes of acquiring, improving, managing, and maximizing these specialized assets. Now, she’s sharing her proven blueprint so you can capitalize on the soaring popularity of RV travel, camping, glamping, and outdoor hospitality.
In Real Estate Campgrounds, you’ll discover:
- How to navigate the RV park real estate market and find your ideal property
- Creative tips for amenities, activities, and glamping options today’s campers crave
- The financing options best suited for park acquisition and improvements
- Streamlined operations and marketing strategies to boost bookings and profit
- Insider advice on valuation, appreciation, and long-term wealth building
- Hard-won lessons that shortcut the learning curve to success
Whether you want to escape the 9-to-5 grind or construct a lasting legacy of generational wealth, RV parks deliver enticing cash flow and growth potential. Join the RV revolution and claim your own piece of this $30 billion industry!
Introduction
Section I - The Why and How of Purchasing an RV Park
Chapter 1 - Then and Now (and Why Now is a Great Time to Invest)
Chapter 2 - Different Parks for Different Folks
Chapter 3 - Embracing the Challenges of Investing in RV Parks
Chapter 4 - Searching for RV Park Opportunities
Chapter 5 - Finding RV Park Deals
Chapter 6 - Evaluating RV Park Deals
Chapter 7 - Buy or Build (There's No One Way to Do It)
Chapter 8 - Financing RV Parks
Chapter 9 - Before Closing on Your RV Park
Section II - Upgrades and the Ultimate Experiences
Chapter 10 - Determining Your Accommodations
Chapter 11 - Offering Amenities
Chapter 12 - Hosting Activities and Events
Chapter 13 - Incorporating Side Hustles into Your RV Park
Section III - Optimizing Operations
Chapter 14 - Managing Your RV Park Team
Chapter 15 - Developing Your Reservation System
Chapter 16 - Making Marketing Work for You
Chapter 17 - Check-ins and Check-outs
Chapter 18 - Managing the Day-to-Day Routines
Chapter 19 - Operating Sites and Surroundings
Chapter 20 - Offering Outstanding Customer Service and Hospitality
Chapter 21 - Maximizing Your RV Park
Chapter 22 - When You Should Retain Professional Advice
Chapter 23 - Don’t Forget About Mindset
Conclusion