If you’re someone who feels like you’ve been trading time for money your entire career, I get it. For years, I felt that same pressure. Long days, clinic stress, and the reality that a high income doesn’t automatically equal financial freedom eventually pushed me to look for better ways to create passive income.
That search is what ultimately led me into the world of real estate. And in 2023, something unexpected happened—I was introduced to RV parks. I never pictured myself investing in RV resorts as I wasn’t an RV guy. I didn’t grow up taking long road trips or vacationing in recreational vehicles.
But sometimes your best opportunities come from the most unexpected places.
My introduction to RV parks started at a real estate investing conference where I met a dentist who owned two RV parks with his business partner, a real estate attorney. After talking with them over dinner, something clicked.
Their excitement was contagious, but more importantly, the business model made sense. Later, that attorney became my RV park business partner, and that one conversation shifted the entire direction of my investing career.
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Why RV Park Investing Caught My Attention
The more I learned about the RV park industry, the more it surprised me. I already loved investing in mobile home parks because of their stability and demand. RV parks felt like the natural cousin to that asset class, but with even more flexibility and opportunity.
What stood out immediately were the different types of tenants you could serve:
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Nightly guests passing through on a road trip
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Weekly guests staying for local events or temporary work
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Monthly guests—often travel nurses, construction crews, pipeline workers, or retirees
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Long-term residents who stay for entire seasons
That mix creates resilience. When one group slows down, another usually picks up. Compared to traditional real estate investments—especially multifamily properties—the revenue variety was refreshing.
Then there were the add-ons.
RV parks give you multiple streams of income beyond just renting space. A typical park might earn money from:
This type of diversified business model creates both stability and long-term growth. It also provides a higher ROI and stronger cash flow potential than many other forms of commercial real estate.
My Early RV Park Deals: What I Learned Fast
When I first got involved, we focused on smaller deals—RV parks priced between $800,000 and $1.2 million. These properties were located in the Southeast, and at the time, that felt like an appropriately cautious way to enter a new asset class.
But one of the first lessons I learned surprised me:
Bigger RV parks are often easier to manage and more profitable.
You’d think that larger parks with more space, more guests, and more amenities would mean more headaches. But it was the opposite. Smaller parks sometimes lacked economies of scale. They couldn’t support a full-time manager or an on-site team, so the operational burden fell more heavily on ownership.
Meanwhile, the $2 million to $4 million range parks had stronger systems, more staff, and better amenity packages. They attracted a wider mix of guests and generated more consistent income. With enough revenue coming in, you can afford great property management and dial in your marketing strategy—both of which completely change the profitability of the park.
That realization shaped the direction of my investing. It also opened the door to becoming a GP with Blue Metric Group, where we focus on finding, acquiring, and improving RV parks and mobile home parks that can produce strong passive income for high-income investors.
What Makes RV Parks Different from Traditional Real Estate Investments
If you’ve ever owned rentals, you know the drill: fix a toilet, handle a late-night call, deal with tenant turnover, and try not to let your mental energy get drained in the process.
RV parks operate differently.
You can think of an RV park investment as a hybrid between hospitality and commercial real estate. Yes, you’re dealing with guests instead of tenants. Yes, you’re focused on customer service and online presence. But unlike a hotel, you’re not cleaning rooms every day or replacing furniture every year.
RV guests bring their own “room.”
That simple distinction lowers operational costs significantly compared to hotels and resorts. There are no couches to replace, no TVs to repair, and no housekeeping staff to manage twenty-four-seven. Most of the investment goes into maintaining the grounds, utilities, and amenities—plus running a strong marketing strategy on social media and travel platforms.
RV parks also benefit from higher cap rates and higher ROI than many traditional properties. They’re a unique investment vehicle because their profitability doesn’t rely solely on rent. Add-ons like laundry, propane, event space, and seasonal rates create extra revenue with minimal extra cost.
And unlike apartments, where tenant issues can pile up, RV guests are typically relaxed. They’re on vacation, exploring the great outdoors, visiting national parks, or traveling the open road. They want peace, quiet, and a clean place to stay—not constant interaction.
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The Growing Demand for RV Travel
What really pushed me deeper into RV park investing was the massive shift in demand happening across the United States.
Rising RV sales. More RV ownership. Younger families are embracing the RV lifestyle. Baby boomers are traveling more than ever. A growing proportion of first-time campers. The desire for natural wonders, fresh air, and flexible travel.
It’s all happening at the same time.
Recent years have shown that outdoor recreation isn’t just a fad. It’s a lifestyle choice. People want to disconnect from busy lives, reconnect with family, and explore the country affordably. That’s especially true with rising hotel costs and unpredictable air travel.
RV parks are positioned perfectly in the center of this trend.
Even during uncertain economic times, people still take road trips. They still camp. They still visit state parks and tourist towns. They still want to experience the great outdoors. That stability creates strong occupancy trends and long-term growth for RV park owners and real estate investors.
Active vs Passive RV Park Investing
Most doctors I talk to don’t want another job. They already have one that pays extremely well and also demands their full attention. The idea of running an RV park—even a profitable one—doesn’t fit their lifestyle or their schedule.
That’s why I usually break down RV park investing into two paths:
Active ownership
This path involves buying, managing, and overseeing your own RV park. You’ll be responsible for day-to-day operations, property management, guest satisfaction, utilities, maintenance, pricing, and everything in between.
It can work well for someone who wants a hands-on business with a lot of moving parts. But it’s not for most doctors or dentists.
Passive investing through syndications
This is where my GP role at Blue Metric Group comes in. In a passive syndication model, you invest capital while our team handles:
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Asset management
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Renovations and improvements
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Online presence and marketing
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Guest relations and customer service
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Property management
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Financial performance
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Operations and staffing
You get to enjoy the higher returns and long-term growth potential without taking on the workload or operational stress.
How RV Parks Generate Strong Long-Term Returns
One of the things that impressed me early on was how RV parks create multiple income streams that support long-term growth and high ROI.
RV parks can generate money from:
That variety makes RV parks a great investment even when the real estate market feels uncertain. You’re not relying on one tenant type or one economic trend.
And over time, as property values rise and demand increases, the current market value of your park grows too. That creates equity, appreciation, and stronger financial success for both active and passive investors.
Final Thoughts: Why I Believe in RV Park Investing
If you had told me in 2022 that I’d be investing in RV parks, I probably would’ve laughed. But once I stepped into this world in 2023, met the right people, and saw how the business model worked, everything changed.
RV parks aren’t just campgrounds. They’re flexible, profitable commercial real estate opportunities backed by strong demand and multiple revenue streams. They provide long-term growth, high ROI, and a way to serve guests who love the outdoors.
For me, RV park investing has become one of the most exciting parts of my career—as both an investor and as a general partner helping doctors create passive income and reach work-optional status.
If you’re a high-income professional looking for a great opportunity outside traditional investments, RV parks may be worth a deeper look. And if you want to invest passively without managing the day-to-day operations yourself, that’s exactly what our team specializes in.
Just like me back in 2023—you never know which direction one conversation might take your financial future.
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