Glamour camping is called “glamping”, and it has its roots in 16th century Scotland when the Duke of Atholl built luxurious tents to entertain King James V. Today’s version is focused on providing an upscale experience in the outdoors, and RV parks are the center of this travel offering. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we review what “glamping” is all about and how you might introduce it into your property’s list of options.

It’s a generally valid observation that much of what looks too good on the surface turns out to be much worse in reality. If you’re thinking that RV park investing fits this bill, then there are two problems: 1) you are being unrealistic on this investing option and 2) you are not paying enough attention to the risks associated with buying the wrong RV park. RV park investing – like all real estate sectors – has good and bad attributes. But there are some unique advantages to RV parks that really are as good as they appear, and that’s the focus of this RV Park Mastery podcast.

Every RV park must have a manager, yet many owners don’t put nearly enough thought or strategy into getting the most out of these individuals (or even to monitor their performance at all). In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review some simple steps to aid in your selection and oversight of this vital part of your team.

Your customers are the life’s blood of your business. But many RV park owners are missing out on the opportunity to fully understand the feedback from these consumers. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review some simple, business-changing methods to harness the power of feedback to move your business in the right direction and increase your customer satisfaction and, as a result, your revenue.

There are different types of RV parks, but one of the most unusual is the “overnighter” which is basically just a parking lot for RVs stopping for the night on the way from Point A to Point B. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to discuss the unique attributes of this type of property and what you need to watch out for. 

Getting an RV park loan is an essential part of the acquisition process. You may be excited about your deal, but that enthusiasm can sometimes be the wrong approach in getting a loan. The issue is that bankers love pessimism. But why is that? In this RV Park Mastery podcast, we’re going to explore why bankers get turned on by negative people, and how to harness this energy is crafting an even better loan package for the lender.

There’s a new movement to embrace trees from a green environment perspective. But RV park owners have treasured trees long before ecology became a hot topic. In this episode of the RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to talk all about trees and how to manage them correctly. As you’ll see, smart RV park owners are part botanist, part risk analyst, and part Hollywood set designer.

Webster’s defines “partnership” as “a pair of people engaged together in the same activity”. But as simple as that sounds, there are some concrete steps to take in structuring these relationships. That’s the topic of this episode of the RV Park Mastery podcast. We’ll talk about what makes for good partners, how to divide duties and compensation, why partnerships fail, and what to do when they do. If you’re thinking of entering into a partnership to buy an RV park, then this episode is filled with important considerations.

Negotiating RV Park deals is an art. And a science. And if you’re not competent in this skill, you’re never going to realize your full potential. The good news is there are some basic laws of negotiating, and much that you can to do stay in practice. In this RV Park mastery podcast we’re going to review what’s new about negotiating, and check in on what tips can make you a better negotiator.

Many sellers avoid making low-ball offers out of fear of insulting the seller. That can often mean you’ll miss out on great deals because you didn’t take the shot. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to go over the methods to make low offers without insulting sellers and to forge win/win deals that will make both parties satisfied. As you’ll hear, there’s more to making an offer than just giving a price, and taking the time to make these low offers can be the foundation for extremely effective RV park deal making.