051: Why invest in RV Park with Frank Rolfe

Published: Nov. 22, 2019, midnight

Frank Rolfe has been an active investor in RV parks for nearly two decades. He and his partner, Dave Reynolds, are the 5th largest owners of RV and mobile home parks in the U.S., with over $500+ million in assets. Frank owns over 200 properties in 25 states across America. As a result of this large a collection of RV and mobile home parks, he has amassed a virtual reference book of knowledge on what makes for a successful RV park investment, as well as the potential pitfalls that destroy many investors.

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Frank holds an A.B. in Economics from Stanford University.

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Points discussed during podcast:

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\u2022            How did you get started in Real Estate?

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\u2022            Why RV parks as an investment?

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\u2022            Can you compare RV parks to Multifamily or Single Family Residences?

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\u2022            What is your criteria to invest in RV parks?

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\u2022            What happens to RV park when downturn occurs?

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\u2022            Can you share with us what do you think of current market cycle?

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\u2022            Which markets are you focused on and why?

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\u2022            What are some of the gotchas investor needs to keep in mind while investing in RV parks?

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\u2022            Can you talk about the book your partner Dave has written about RV park investing?

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