Investor

John Payne buys RV parks & campgrounds.

Former loan officer, operator, and lifelong RV-park guy. I'm a cash buyer, so I can close on parks without waiting on a bank.

Get in touch
John Payne at an RV park

Who I am.

I grew up around RV parks - my dad had an RV and took me to parks all the time, so this business is personal for me, not just a place to put money. I've also got the background that matters: I was a loan officer, I understand financing from the inside. I also built and ran an SEO company, so I know how to drive demand to a property. And I build the systems that keep a park running clean - reservations, customer service, and the tech side.

What I want is simple: buy good parks, run them well, and be easy to work with for the people on the other side of the deal.

What I buy.

If your deal fits this, I want to hear about it. If it's close, reach out - I'd rather look than miss it.

Where I'm buying
RV parks & campgrounds in CA, AZ, TX & the Southeast - GA, NC, SC - and open to the right deal anywhere
Price range
$2.3M to low $3M, and bigger when it's the right deal

Let's talk.

Send me a message and I'll get right back to you.

What I bring to the table.

I actually close

Former loan officer, and I keep a working list of the lenders who actually fund parks and campgrounds - a niche most banks won't touch. I already know who finances these deals, so we get to the closing table instead of stalling out in escrow.

A vetted team

My partners and I work with a trusted transaction coordinator, lender, and attorney - the bench that closes deals cleanly and protects everyone at the table.

I'll run it right

I ran an SEO company - I bring the demand generation, reservations, and back-office systems that keep sites full and a park running clean. If it matters to you that the place you built stays in good hands, it's in good hands.

Operator's mindset

This is personal ground for me. I buy parks to hold and run them, and to make them better - which is exactly why I'm a straight, reliable counterparty at the table.

Next steps

You reach out

Send me the basics - location, asking price, and whatever high-level numbers you have. A quick email or call is enough to start.

NDA if you need one

If you or your seller want a signed NDA before financials change hands, say the word - I sign one same-day, no friction. Your seller's information stays protected.

I review fast

Give me a real packet - T12 P&L, current rent roll, and recent occupancy at minimum - and I'll come back to you quickly with honest feedback and a direction. Full request list is in the brokers section below.

Clear answer, either way

If it's a fit, I'll tell you how I'd structure an offer. If it's not, I'll tell you why, fast. I won't waste your time or your seller's.

Attention brokers & agents: bring me deals.

If you're deciding whether to introduce me to your seller, here's what makes me a clean buyer to work with:

  • I move fast and I give a straight answer - no ghosting.
  • I sign NDAs same-day when your seller wants protection.
  • I'm a cash buyer, so I don't stall waiting on bank approvals.
  • Your commission is your commission - I protect your fee.

A broker-grade packet

Send what you have - but here's the full picture that lets me move fastest:

  • T12 P&L plus a trailing 3-month break-out (to see seasonality)
  • Current rent roll with site count by type (RV transient, monthly, park models, MH, storage)
  • Historical occupancy by month, ideally 24 months
  • Utilities: water source & responsibility, sewer type, electric metering, recent bills
  • Payroll detail, management structure, and any in-place contracts
  • CapEx history (last 3 years) and known deferred items
  • Taxes & insurance detail, plus any claims history
  • Maps / site plan, pad sizes, amenity list
  • Asking price and any guidance on terms preference
  • Permits, environmental, or survey on file