While recreational vehicles hold a unique place in American culture, RV park investing is not limited to the U.S. market. Other countries also offer promising, though distinct, opportunities in the RV sector. Here’s a closer look at international markets where RV parks thrive, each with unique characteristics and investment considerations.

Have you ever noticed how quickly first impressions form? In the self-storage industry, that initial impact can mean the difference between attracting customers or watching them drive by. Regardless of your facility's quality or location, how it presents itself to potential renters sets the stage for success. Here’s how to ensure your self-storage facility is making the right impression.

Few things frustrate billboard investors more than discovering their sign is obscured by nearby structures, trees, or even another billboard. Neglected signs frequently become available cheaply, often abandoned due to these visual obstructions. So, what's the best approach to identifying these issues—and more importantly, resolving them profitably?

Derek Berben owns River Oaks RV Park in Iowa, which he bought as a turnaround property in 2022.

In forging successful mobile home park deals, one of your most important tools is simply "thinking outside the box". In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review some of the most successful creative tactics to make deals work for both buyer and seller. As we'll discuss, today's winning buyer is a mixture of one part scientist and one part sculptor.

America is entering a new chapter economically, and how you invest right now will have a huge impact on your finances for years to come. In this video, Frank Rolfe explores what’s happening in the U.S., why traditional investment methods are no longer working, and how to prepare for recession and stagflation with alternative investment opportunities. It’s a fact-based discussion – free from political bias – and long on historical narrative and examples.

The late John Naisbitt coined the term “megatrend” to describe “long-term and transformative forces” that he saw in the U.S. economy. But all megatrends start small and grow over time, like the Mighty Oak. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the new “megatrends” that impact the mobile home park sector with predictions on their direction over time.

It’s OK to be proud of being the owner of an RV Park, but you still want to build a firewall to protect your private time. In this RV Park Mastery podcast, we’re going to show you some real-world tricks to maintain your privacy and give you the freedom to be both an owner but also someone who has a happy home life.

U-Haul has historically been a great source of information on population movement. On a regular basis they publish the results of “one-way” rentals that give insight into both where Americans are going but also where they’re leaving. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore the meaning behind the latest numbers.

One of the most interesting types of billboard structures is the “wallscape” – in which the billboard is affixed to a masonry wall or similar fixture. By using the wall to hold the sign up, you save an enormous amount of money over a monopole, I-beam or wooden structure. In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to explore how to successfully put together a wallscape deal.

A successful partnership isn’t just about finding someone with the same interest in an investment. It requires deeper alignment in values, vision, and long-term objectives. Without these shared fundamentals, disagreements are inevitable. If one partner is focused on long-term stability while the other is eager to flip properties for quick returns, conflict is bound to arise. A strong partnership is built on mutual understanding and a shared commitment to a common goal.

Investing in an RV park can be a solid opportunity—if you know what to look out for. Some deal-breakers aren’t obvious at first glance, but failing to spot them early can turn an otherwise promising property into a financial headache. Here are the hidden pitfalls that can derail your investment and how to catch them before it’s too late.

When it comes to self-storage, the roads that surround your units are just as important as the buildings themselves. A well-maintained road system enhances property value, improves customer experience, and signals quality to potential buyers, appraisers, and lenders. But not all road surfaces are created equal. Let’s break down the options and how they impact your investment.

Billboards are a familiar sight along highways and city streets, and almost all of them share one characteristic: they are rectangular. But why has this shape become the standard? While it might seem like an arbitrary choice, there are practical reasons why billboards have maintained this form over the years.

When you buy a mobile home park, one of the first decisions you have to make is whether to keep the existing manager or to replace them. Legacy managers often come with a book of knowledge but their potentially bad traits may make them toxic to your park’s performance. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review the science behind making that choice correctly.

Discover how Clay Speer transitioned from being a teacher, football coach, and single-family home investor to becoming a self-managed RV park owner.

While municipal utilities are universally preferred, many mobile home parks have private water, sewer or both. Yet, in some cases, there is access to lines available to potentially convert the park over to the “city” utility equivalent. But should you consider doing so? In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review the important considerations needed to make the right decision.

Being a deal maker is much more than just looking at RV Parks for sale and making offers. The best purchases often require forging a winning construction through the use of creativity and inclusion. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review how to build better deals using your brain and people skills.

A contract is a legal agreement that is signed by both parties – and sometimes you have to alter that basic agreement to get one or both parties to execute it. But how far can you go in modifying these documents? In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review what’s acceptable and not, as well as what the ramifications are as you edit a standard agreement.

Life is made up of colors and there’s a science to their selection when it comes to billboard designs. How colors interact with the human mind has been a big part of the research of the billboard industry as well as many other applications. In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the science of color to help create more effective billboards.