Why RV Sites Are Becoming Housing with Nathan Jameson

RV parks are not always about travelers stopping for one night. Nathan Jameson is investing in RV sites that function much more like housing.

Nathan’s company manages about 2,000 manufactured home and RV sites across roughly 17 communities, with three more communities in escrow at the time of the conversation. His current fund is expected to be about 90 percent manufactured housing and 10 percent RV.

Nathan explains the difference between transient RV parks and the housing focused model he prefers. That includes seasonal sites where people return throughout the summer and workforce housing where residents may sign annual leases while working on construction projects or major developments.

He also explains why he sees manufactured housing as an unusual investment. Demand for affordable housing is growing while the supply of manufactured housing is shrinking. At the same time, operators have to deal with rising acquisition prices, property upkeep, regulation, and the possibility of rent control.

Key topics and takeaways:

• Why Nathan separates transient RV parks from RV sites used as housing
• How workforce housing can support growing local economies
• Why he views some RV properties as a covered land play
• Why manufactured housing faces increasing demand and decreasing supply
• How low rents can leave owners without enough cash flow to maintain a community
• Why institutional capital can push property prices and rents higher
• How zoning limits tiny homes, ADUs, and other smaller housing options

Guest information:

Nathan Jameson is a real estate investor and operator whose company manages manufactured housing and RV communities across several states.

Email: nathan@arcsventures.com

Website: arcsventures.com

Call to action:

Nathan says he enjoys talking with investors and believes people should get to know someone before writing a check. Investors who want to begin a conversation can email him at nathan@arcsventures.com or visit arcsventures.com.