Welcome to Resort Properties Group
Introduction
RV and camping are changing. Decompressing by a crackling fire as you soak in the outdoors is still a primary driving force for North America’s most popular family pastime. But the influx of new, younger, and more diverse vacationing families has begun to transform RVing and camping into a much more experience driven activity that’s accelerated in recent years.
Resort Properties Group
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Fast Facts **
Active Camper House holds in the U.S. in 2021: 98.3 Million
Year over Year growth in Camping house holds: 2.7 million
Number of households who camped at least once in 2020: over 43 million
Since mid-2000’s increase in households that camp 3 times per year: 82%
98% of the RV’s sold in the U.S. are U.S. manufactured
54% of RV’er’s bring their pets with family
Over 1 million Americans use an RV as their “primary residence”
11% of U.S. households own an RV
RV Industry impacts the U.S. economy to the tune of $114 billion dollars annually
It is projected that 61 million Americans will go RVing in the next 12 months
RV’s can cost between $6,000 to $1,000,000!
RV vacations can cost over 60% LESS than traditional vacations
(** All data referenced above using KOA.com)
INVESTING: WHAT TO LOOK FOR
- In real estate driven projects a few thing always stands out: (1). Location, (2). Management, and (3). Location.
- While very attractive, long-term leases can satisfy the need for the land, its most desirous to OWN the land Free and Clear: That is often not an option for individual ownership of a RV resort property, but through collective ownership, easier to accomplish.
- Management is equally crucial to successful projects. One of the reasons for the success of so many “mom and pop” or family run resorts is that ownership equals management. A Friendly, professional, knowledgeable and service oriented personality is required to make any resort a “year after year” experience for the RV family. So, when investing, look at management's commitment and experience.
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Resorts in states, regions that offer all the options the RV families are looking for are enjoying record rentals. Tourist destinations, water sports, hiking, bicycling, proximity to hunting, fishing areas. Additionally, the facility/resort itself need to be acceptable.
Repeat, year after year business, is very big and a key factor in this industry. Clean laundry, shower and bathroom facilities.
On-resort activities such as sports courts (horseshoes, badminton, kiddy parks, basketball courts and pools) and being pet-friendly are ALL things that make for memorable vacation family time. There are currently over 13,000 RV parks and 1900 State parks located throughout the U.S. Many of these are “mom and pop” operations that are family owned and operated.
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Once funding has been raised, the resort must get built. There’s a number of considerations, however NOT a lot of moving parts. Like many things of merit, its fairly simple: Besides the proper permits and authorizations, there’s the sewer, water, electric, architectural plans, one or two main “buildings” (administration, convenience store, etc.) grading, form setting, concrete pads or gravel, installation of picnic tables, fire pits, land clearance (camp sites or cabins), landscaping, gravel and lighting.
So again, while simple It’s NOT easy! Diligence as to costs, labor, materials, all is necessary to building out a first class resort.
Amenities can always be added over time as well.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION
Given the correct parameters a great location, and quality management, an investment in the RV Resort/Campground sector can generate quality returns. Again, underlying ownership of the land itself “secures” at the very least the many years of revenue that can be generated.
Prices for RV nightly rental pads can run as low as $40 per night to as much as $95 per night. Depending on how many “spots are available”. Camp sites, which are simply “cleared” spaces for tents or pop-up campers (vans) with picnic tables and barbecue or fire pits can go from $25 to $50 per night. If cabins are available on a resort property $100 (plus) per night is very reasonable rental
projections.
RV parks are often considered a recession proof asset class due to their low operational costs, steady rental income, and tax benefits, even during economic uncertainty. RV parks can remain profitable thanks to their low operating costs and their ability to provide travelers with an affordable alternative to expensive hotels & resorts.
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