Riches In The Hitches: An RV Park Investment Podcast
Riches In The Hitches: An RV Park Investment Podcast
Podcast Description
Riches in the Hitches: An RV Park Investment Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the RV park industry, where park owners and other industry professionals share their unique journeys, challenges, and triumphs. From transforming raw land into a thriving campground to navigating the ups and downs of managing guests, this podcast uncovers the untold stories of the people who make RV life possible.
Whether you’re a park owner looking for insights, an RVer curious about life on the other side of the check-in desk, or just someone who loves hearing entrepreneurial stories, Riches in the Hitches offers inspiring interviews, expert advice, and a peek into the heart of the outdoor hospitality industry.
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Content Themes
This podcast focuses on the RV park investment industry with themes including park ownership, community engagement, and entrepreneurial insights. Example episodes explore topics such as transforming run-down parks, financing strategies, and innovative developments like container homes and family-oriented environments.

Riches in the Hitches: An RV Park Investment Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the RV park industry, where park owners and other industry professionals share their unique journeys, challenges, and triumphs. From transforming raw land into a thriving campground to navigating the ups and downs of managing guests, this podcast uncovers the untold stories of the people who make RV life possible.
Whether you’re a park owner looking for insights, an RVer curious about life on the other side of the check-in desk, or just someone who loves hearing entrepreneurial stories, Riches in the Hitches offers inspiring interviews, expert advice, and a peek into the heart of the outdoor hospitality industry.
In this episode of Riches and Hitches, host Robert Preston welcomes James Cook from Yale to discuss the evolving landscape of the RV and manufactured housing industries.
James shares the entrepreneurial journey of Yale, from its beginnings in brokerage to becoming a national firm with divisions for financing and equity. They delve into the challenges of underwriting and valuing deals in a fluctuating market, the impact of the SEC’s classification of RV income on institutional investment, and the potential for new capital from the hotel industry. James also offers valuable advice for new buyers and first-time park owners, emphasizing the importance of due diligence and understanding market trends.
The conversation concludes with a personal reflection on disconnecting to reconnect, highlighting the significance of family, travel, and volunteering.

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