Lance Riggen's Money Mindset

What does it actually take to structure a multimillion-dollar RV park deal?In Episode 17 of Lance Riggen’s Money Mindset, Lance and his wife break down a real RV park acquisition they’re actively working on in Rockport, Texas. With an estimated value of roughly $2.2 million, approximately 60% occupancy, existing debt, multiple partners, and more than eight acres available for potential expansion, this deal requires much more than a traditional purchase.They walk through how the opportunity was found, how they’re approaching the existing debt and syndication structure, and where they believe additional value can be created through better management, increased occupancy, reduced waste, property improvements, and future expansion.You’ll also hear from Mike, one of the partners in the deal, about moving from passive investing toward active ownership—and how education, networking, and taking action have changed his approach to real estate investing.In this episode:• Breaking down a real $2.2M RV park opportunity• Creative financing and existing debt• How forced appreciation can increase property value• Increasing NOI through operations and management• Evaluating underperforming RV parks• Structuring partnerships and voting rights• Planning for renovations, reserves, and CapEx• Expanding an RV park with additional land• The importance of networking and follow-up• Lessons from deals that don’t make it to closing• Getting comfortable with being uncomfortableReal estate investing isn’t always about finding the perfect property. Sometimes the opportunity is finding an underperforming asset, identifying what’s holding it back, and creating a structure that works for everyone involved.Lance Riggen’s Money Mindset explores real estate investing, entrepreneurship, wealth building, mindset, and what it takes to build greater financial freedom.Subscribe for more conversations about RV park investing, creative finance, deal analysis, entrepreneurship, and building wealth with intention.

🔥 Marketing isn't magic. It's MATH. 📊I

sat down with Chris Moore, a marketer who's put over $50M into ads, and he held nothing back. We get into why being best KNOWN beats being the best, why he thinks short-form content is a waste of time, and the exact numbers you need to track if you want paid ads to make you money instead of costing you.

💸If you're raising capital, growing a brand, or trying to get investors to trust you, this one's a masterclass.

🎯💡 What we cover:

🏆 Why the best companies aren't the ones that win, and the best-known ones are

🐢 Why organic social media is a 5–10 year "slow cooker" grind📂 How every piece of content you post becomes due diligence material on YOU🚫

Chris's hot take: stop making short-form content (and what to do instead)

🚀 Boosting posts and using paid ads to build instant authority📬 Disruptive marketing and the 3-year follow-up sequence

📱 The 7-11-4 rule: 7 hours, 11 touchpoints, 4 platforms⚖️ Google vs. Meta: where to put your ad dollars

🧮 The KPIs that matter: CPM, CPC, CPL, and CPA

🛤️ Path to purchase, and why an investor might take 2 YEARS to say yes👊

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🚨 New episode is live — RV Parks Legacy Builders 🚨

This one's about more than closing deals — it's about building something that lasts. In this episode, Lance dives into what it really takes to build a legacy in the RV park space: the mindset, the strategy, and the long game that separates people who flip a deal from people who build generational wealth. 🏕️

Here's what to expect:

🎯 What it actually means to be a "Legacy Builder" in this industry
📈 Why long-term thinking beats chasing the next quick deal
🔑 The strategy behind building real, lasting wealth through RV parks
💪 What's coming next for anyone serious about this path

If you're ready to think beyond the next deal and start building something that outlasts you, this episode is for you. 🔥

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👉 Link in bio for free resources, our buybox criteria, and ways to work with us directly.

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🚨 BIG announcement in this episode — the first official call for the Legacy Builders RV Park Blueprint is here. 🚨

In this episode, I'm walking through buy box training — how to actually define what you're looking for so you stop wasting time on deals that were never a fit in the first place. And I'm officially opening the door to something we've been building behind the scenes: the Legacy Builders RV Park Blueprint. 🔑

Here's what we cover:

🎯 Buy Box Training — how to define your criteria so you know a good deal the moment it hits your inbox
📋 Why Most Investors Skip This Step — and why it's costing them time and deals
🏕️ Legacy Builders RV Park Blueprint — the first official call, and what this program means for anyone serious about building real wealth through RV parks
🔥 Why Now — the opportunity in this market and why waiting could cost you

If you've been chasing deals with no filter and wondering why nothing sticks, this episode is your starting point. 💪

🎧 New episodes drop every week — hit subscribe so you don't miss the next one!

👉 Link in bio to join the Legacy Builders RV Park Blueprint call and get our free resources.

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🚨 The Route to RV Success: Due Diligence 🚨

Everyone wants the deal. Nobody wants to do the digging that actually protects the deal. On this episode, I'm breaking down why due diligence is the single most overlooked step in RV park investing — and why skipping it (or rushing it) is how good deals turn into expensive lessons. 🔥

Here's what we're getting into:

🔍 What due diligence actually means once you're under contract
💰 Why cutting corners here costs way more than it saves
📋 The things most buyers forget to check before they close
🚧 How to protect yourself before you're locked into a deal you can't get out of

If you're serious about building real wealth through RV parks, this is the step that separates the operators who last from the ones who don't. 💪

🎧 New episodes drop every week — hit subscribe so you don't miss the next one!
👉 Link in bio for free resources, our buybox criteria, and ways to work with us directly.

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🚨 Part 2 of our live underwriting walkthrough is here and this is where most first-time buyers get blindsided. 🚨

In our last session, we broke down the offering memorandum and rebuilt the numbers to actually make this RV park deal cash flow. Today, I'm diving into the piece everyone forgets: acquisition costs. I'm showing you exactly what it takes in real dollars to get to the closing table. 💰

Here's what we cover:

📊 The Stack Method - how this double-layer financing structure works, why it can hand you cash reserves at close, and the danger of over-leveraging your park

🔍 CapEx & Initial Reserves - figuring out what repairs need to happen day one vs. what can wait, and building a buffer that actually protects you

💵 The Real Acquisition Cost Breakdown - EMD, inspections, appraisals, attorney fees... the numbers nobody talks about until they're already in escrow

🤑 Why You MUST Pay Yourself - the acquisition fee most new investors skip, and the real story of the "verbal spanking" I got from a mentor for not charging enough

🏦 Closing Costs on a Real Deal - broker fees, title insurance, prorated taxes, and how it all adds up on a $2.7M purchase

If you've ever underwritten a deal and had the numbers "almost" work, this is the episode that shows you what's actually missing. 🔑

🎧 New episodes drop every week - hit subscribe so you don't miss the next one!

👉 Link in bio for free resources, our buybox criteria, and ways to work with us directly.

#RVParkInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #Underwriting #PassiveIncome #RealEstateFinance #CashFlow #WealthBuilding #MoneyMindset #RVParks 🏕️💵📈

Ever wonder what actually happens between finding a deal and deciding if it's worth pursuing? 🔍

In this episode, Jessie walks through a real, full underwriting analysis on an RV park in San Angelo — start to finish, no shortcuts.

This isn't theory. It's the exact framework we use to evaluate every deal that comes across our desk, applied live to a real property. Whether you're brand new to underwriting or want to sharpen your process, this one's a masterclass. 📊

🎯 What's covered in this episode:
📍 Why San Angelo caught our attention as a market
📑 The initial numbers we pull before diving deeper
💰 How we build out the income and expense assumptions
🧮 Walking through cap rate and cash flow calculations
🚩 What we're looking for that would make or break the deal
✅ The full framework, step by step, so you can replicate it on your own deals

If you've ever felt overwhelmed staring at a spreadsheet trying to figure out if a park is actually a good buy, this episode breaks it down in a way that's easy to follow and immediately usable. 💡

🔗 Full episode link in bio
🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📲 Follow along for more RV park investing breakdowns

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Ever wonder what it actually sounds like to talk to a listing agent about an RV park deal? 📞 In this episode, Jessie Riggen pulls back the curtain and demonstrates real, live agent calls — showing you exactly how to ask the right questions, dig for the details that matter, and position yourself as a serious buyer from the first "hello."

If you've ever frozen up on a call, asked the wrong questions, or let an agent control the conversation, this episode is your blueprint. 🎯

In this episode, we cover:
🎙️ How to open an agent call with confidence and credibility
📊 The key questions that reveal whether a deal fits your buybox
🚩 Red flags to listen for that signal a park isn't worth pursuing
💬 How to build rapport with agents so they bring you future off-market deals
🔑 The difference between amateur callers and serious investors — and how agents can tell instantly
📈 How to keep the conversation moving toward next steps without sounding pushy

Jessie's approach is a masterclass in turning cold agent calls into real deal flow — and it's a skill every RV park investor needs in their toolkit. 🚀

👉 Subscribe for more real, unfiltered conversations on RV park investing.

Are you building your brand in the RV park real estate space — or are you invisible? 👻

In Episode 8 of Lance Riggen's Money Mindset — The RV Parks Real Estate Podcast, I'm breaking down exactly why social media isn't just for influencers — it's one of the most powerful tools you have as an RV park investor to build credibility, grow your network, and stand out in a competitive market. 🏕️💼

If you're serious about building a name for yourself in RV park real estate, this episode is a must-listen. 🎙️

In this episode, we cover: 📋

🔹 Why social media is a non-negotiable for RV park investors in today's market
🔹 How to use your online presence to build credibility and attract deals 💸
🔹 The difference between marketing your park and marketing YOUR brand 📲
🔹 How to position yourself as an authority in the RV park real estate community 🏆
🔹 Simple strategies to start showing up consistently online — even if you're just getting started 🚀

The investors winning in this space aren't just closing deals — they're building brands. 💡 Social media is how you get known, get trusted, and get deals flowing your way. Don't sleep on it. 😤

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Most RV park investors never build one from scratch — Jason Lafferty does it for a living. On this episode, I sit down with Jason, owner of Lafferty Construction, to break down RV park investing from both sides of the table: as an owner/operator running parks day-to-day, and as a developer who builds them from raw dirt to revenue.

If you've ever wondered what actually goes into ground-up development — or whether buying existing vs. building new is the smarter play — this one's for you. 💰

In this episode we cover:

🔨 What it really takes to develop an RV park from the ground up

🏗️ Lessons from Lafferty Construction's hands-on build experience

⚖️ Owner/operator vs. developer — how the mindset (and the risk) changes

📈 Where the real value gets created in a ground-up build

🚩 Mistakes that turn a development deal into a money pit

🧭 What to know before you break ground on your first project

Jason brings a perspective most investors never get access to — someone who's poured the concrete AND run the books. Don't miss it. 🎧

👉 Watch the full episode now and subscribe for more RV park investing breakdowns every week.

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