RV Park Acquisition via Master Lease Agreement
Acquire an underperforming RV park using a master lease agreement (lease-to-own). Instead of buying outright, lease the entire property for a monthly fee paid from existing rents, with an option to purchase at a predetermined price after 2 years. Example: a $2M park generating $12K/month in rents, leased for $7K/month, with option to buy for $4M after improvements that could make it worth $20M+ at 90% occupancy. If your turnaround plan fails, you walk away having only risked the lease payments. The seller keeps collecting rent on an otherwise unsold property.
Startup Budget
Up to $50K
Difficulty
Advanced
Business Type
Offline
Location
Rural
Time Commitment
Full-time
Revenue Potential
$1M-$10M+ profit on eventual purchase and resale/refinance. Monthly cash flow of $5K-$20K+ during lease period.
Skills Needed
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