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Resources
Books, tools, software, and events that serious RV park investors actually use. No filler, no paid placements — everything here earns its spot.
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Books
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The Complete Guide to Buying an RV Park
"If you're serious about buying a park, this is the first book to read. It covers the full acquisition process from initial screening through closing — with real frameworks, not generalities."
- ✓ Step-by-step acquisition process from LOI to close
- ✓ Due diligence checklists for financials, utilities, and legal
- ✓ Valuation methodology and NOI normalization
- ✓ Financing structures including SBA and seller carry
Tools
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RV Park & Campground Underwriting Spreadsheet
"Stop building models from scratch on every deal. This spreadsheet handles the calculations — you focus on the assumptions. Runs in Excel or Google Sheets."
- ✓ Cap rate, NOI, and cash-on-cash return calculations
- ✓ Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) with SBA sizing
- ✓ Proforma with occupancy and rate sensitivity
- ✓ Pre-built for RV parks — not generic commercial RE
Software
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Campspot (PMS for RV Parks)
"If you're acquiring a park still running on paper or a legacy system, Campspot is the upgrade. Online booking alone typically increases occupancy 10–20% in year one."
- ✓ Online reservations and real-time availability
- ✓ Dynamic pricing and yield management tools
- ✓ Operator dashboard with occupancy and revenue reporting
- ✓ Guest communication and review management
Events
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Outdoor Hospitality Conference (OHCE)
"The highest-density room of RV park buyers, sellers, operators, and lenders you'll find anywhere. If you're actively acquiring or operating, one conversation here can change the trajectory of a deal."
- ✓ Annual conference drawing 1,000+ industry professionals
- ✓ Education sessions on acquisition, operations, and financing
- ✓ Direct access to lenders, brokers, and operators
- ✓ Networking with institutional and independent park owners
Education
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RV Park University (Online Course)
"Self-paced and structured — better than piecing together information from podcasts and forums. Covers the full lifecycle from finding deals to managing staff."
- ✓ Acquisition, financing, and due diligence modules
- ✓ Operations and revenue management curriculum
- ✓ Self-paced with lifetime access
- ✓ Taught by active RV park owners and operators
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