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DESPITE THE PENDING RECESSION, RV PARK BOOKINGS REMAIN STRONG By Frank Rolfe
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An industry news article recently declared the following regarding the outlook for 2024:
Kampgrounds of America’s (KOA) latest monthly report found more than half of 2023 consumers who camp have booked 2024 camping plans. KOA’s October Monthly Research Report found 51% of 2023 consumers who camp have at least one 2024 trip book. Even more, 58%, said their 2023 camping trips have exceeded expectations.
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SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING INTO RV PARK OWNERSHIP: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE By Frank Rolfe
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The thrill of acquiring an RV park brings both a sense of fulfillment and an equal measure of nervous anticipation. As you navigate the unfamiliar terrain of owning such a property, you might worry
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THE BLUEPRINT FOR LANDING A GREAT RV PARK INVESTMENT By Frank Rolfe
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While some might wish for a magical genie to grant them the perfect RV park deal, reality offers a different approach. Contrary to myth, locating an ideal RV park investment is not
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REVAMPING RETIREMENT: REAPING REWARDS FROM INVESTING IN RV PARKS By Frank Rolfe
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The conventional American retirement plan is often less than desirable, with current statistics painting a rather bleak picture for U.S. retirees: an average social security payment of $14,400 per year, average savings of $88,000, and approximately 70% of retirees receiving little to no pension. Add to this, current CD rates do not even keep with inflation – so you’re not actually getting anywhere as far as wealth-building
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UNCOVERING THE TRUTH: ENHANCING YOUR RV PARK OVERSIGHT THROUGH REGULAR MYSTERY SHOPPING By Frank Rolfe
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We have dedicated significant effort to refining our mystery shopping approach for evaluating our managers. By simulating a customer's experience, mystery shopping provides
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THE IMPACT OF HARD WINTERS ON RV PARKS By Frank Rolfe
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The winter of 2023 has proven to be one of the harshest in recent memory, with freezing temperatures reaching even the typically mild regions of the United States. This has raised concerns for
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WARNING: DO THESE STEPS BEFORE BUYING ANY RV PARK By Frank Rolfe
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If buying an RV Park is part of your New Year’s Resolutions, then here are the four tests you must perform before pulling the trigger and acquiring the property. All of these steps are attainable with reasonable effort and basic knowledge of how they
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WHEN IS SELLER FINANCING ON RV PARKS NOT HELPFUL? By Frank Rolfe
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We are huge believers in seller financing, which rates as our favorite type of debt. It has a huge number of benefits. But it can also be a trap if you don’t know what you’re doing. So what’s so great about seller carry and when is it actually not a good idea?
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CAN YOU REALLY SEE YOUR RV PARK MANAGER SMILE OVER THE PHONE? By Frank Rolfe
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Many people say “your manager needs to smile when they’re on the phone”. The problem with that statement is that you can’t possibly see any correlation between smiling and treating customers well when they call, nor can anyone measure their level of “smiling” unless they are sitting there looking at them. So what are the actual keys to a successful manager when it comes to phone etiquette.
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ALL ABOUT BUYING A SEASONAL RV PARK IN WINTER By Frank Rolfe
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Some RV parks are open all year. Others close in the winter and only stay open in the warmer months. But does that mean you can only buy those properties during the summer season?
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