Michael,I am really having a hard time finding a site that provides updated and relatively inexpensive 30 60 90 day late lists.Any chance you can point me in the right direction?

My Realtor Julia Fradette is very astute and helped me through the hurdles of the process and learning curve of all things related; she was quite patient as I learned new things.

It is not only how much you invest but how much is your ROI relative to its cost. 

I'm open to all comments or things to related to purchasing a campground.

Quote from @Eric Williams: Quote from @Mike Hern: Quote from @Hari Ku: I've devoured all Youtube videos and form posts related to setting up an appropriate entity structures.

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It can be different than where you want to live.Then you look at the type of cash or financing you want to use, borrow from banks, borrow from hard money lender, use creative financing, use your 401(k), relatives, etc Then you ask lots of questionsSometimes it takes someone with some experience to help you sort that all out.Here are some thoughts from what we teach, but it will give you something to think aboutClick on Images to enlarge

Areas like Ocala, Lakeland, or Deltona are still relatively affordable, and you can get solid rent-to-price ratios (1% range) with less regulatory headache than in bigger coastal markets.If you’re open to moving, though, Greenville, SC, and Knoxville, TN are also worth serious looks.

I kept getting met with objections from realtors that are supposed to be on my side, which was extremely frustrating.

Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.