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05/29/2026

➡️ Motivation Filter

We’ll be honest.
We prioritize buyers who are ready.
Not just curious.

Ask yourself:
• Do I have the down payment?
• Am I prepared to run a business?
• Do I understand what I’m buying?

If yes, we’ll move fast with you.
If not, take the time to get there first.

When you’re ready: https://zurl.co/uqj7V

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(616) 957-2496
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05/26/2026

➡️ Financing Reality

Financing a campground is not the same as buying a house.

Banks look at:
• Cash flow (not just price)
• Debt coverage
• Your financial strength
• Experience (sometimes)

They will rebuild the numbers.

If the deal doesn’t support the debt, it doesn’t get approved.

This is why understanding financials matters before you even start looking.

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(616) 957-2496
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05/22/2026

➡️ Real Deal Insight

We worked on a park recently that didn’t look great on paper.
Lower reported income.
Most buyers passed on it.

But a serious buyer looked deeper:
• Underpriced sites
• Unused land
• No cabins (easy add)
• Poor systems

Same park… completely different value depending on who’s looking.
That’s the difference between surface-level buyers and experienced ones


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(616) 957-2496
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Experience Guides Better Decisions: What Campground Owners Should Think About Before SellingThe best decisions are usual...
05/20/2026

Experience Guides Better Decisions: What Campground Owners Should Think About Before Selling

The best decisions are usually made when owners have good information, ask the right questions, and work with people who bring experience to the table.

Click to read blog post: https://zurl.co/ogBWZ

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🏕️ The campground industry has a lot of excitement around it right now — new buyers, podcasts, books, social groups, and...
05/19/2026

🏕️ The campground industry has a lot of excitement around it right now — new buyers, podcasts, books, social groups, and more people entering the space than ever before.

That’s a good thing.

But with so much information out there, campground owners should remember to ask questions and make informed decisions.

✔ How are buyers being qualified?

✔ Do they have experience in the industry?

✔ Is the strategy being discussed actually the right fit for your park and goals?

The loudest voices aren’t always the most experienced voices.

We’ve been involved in this industry since 1971 and have watched markets and trends come and go. One thing we’ve learned over the years:

➡️Be smart. Ask questions. Use experience.


05/15/2026

➡️ Why We Don’t Just Send Listings

We get this question a lot:
“Why can’t you just send me the details?”

Because these are active businesses.

Owners don’t want:
• Staff finding out
• Campers finding out
• Competitors digging around

We protect our sellers.

That means:
• Buyer registration
• Conversations first
• Qualification

If you’re serious, this process works in your favor.


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(616) 957-2496
[email protected]
https://zurl.co/Gr5wV

05/13/2026

➡️ What Makes a Strong Buyer

We get hundreds of inquiries every week.

The buyers who actually get deals done all have a few things in common:
• They know their budget
• They understand financing
• They’re realistic about operations
• They move when the right deal comes

The rest?

They ask questions for months and never buy.

If you’re serious, come prepared.


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(616) 957-2496
[email protected]
https://zurl.co/0wBos

05/07/2026

➡️ Why Some Parks Underperform

We see this all the time.

Parks with great locations… barely making money.
Why?

• Rates haven’t been updated in years
• Too many long-term campers at low pricing
• No reservation system
• No additional revenue streams
• Poor use of land

The opportunity is usually there.

But you have to know where to look.

That’s where experienced buyers win.

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(616) 957-2496
[email protected]
https://zurl.co/q8R0d

05/04/2026

➡️ What Owners Actually Do

Owning a campground is not passive.

Here’s a real snapshot:
• Guest issues at all hours
• Managing staff (or doing it yourself)
• Maintenance constantly
• Utilities, septic, electrical
• Marketing and reservations
• Dealing with seasonal swings

The parks that do well are run like businesses.

Not hobbies.

If you’re thinking about buying one, understand what you’re stepping into.

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(616) 957-2496
[email protected]
https://zurl.co/qLZ98

04/29/2026

➡️ Lifestyle vs Investment

There are two types of buyers:
1. Lifestyle buyers
2. Investors
Neither is wrong—but you need to know which one you are.

Lifestyle buyers:
• Want a change
• Focus on the experience
• Often overlook the numbers

Investors:
• Focus on cash flow
• Look for upside
• Treat it like a business

Where people get in trouble is mixing the two.
You can’t ignore the numbers just because you love the property.

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(616) 957-2496
[email protected]
https://zurl.co/tX4cI


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