JF3039: Syndicating Campgrounds, RV Parks, & Marinas ft. Don Spafford

<p>Don Spafford is a partner at Happy Camper Capital, which syndicates RV resort vacation campgrounds and marinas. In this episode, he shares why he primarily focuses on investor relations despite his financial background, how the build-to-rent and campground asset classes fulfill different needs for different investors, and how his passion for helping people has shaped his real estate career. </p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Don Spafford | Real Estate Background</strong></h2> <ul style="font-size: 18px;"> <li style="color: #000000;" aria-level="1"> <p style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Partner at Happy Camper Capital, which syndicates RV resort vacation campgrounds and marinas. He is also a senior accounting analyst for a financial services company.</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000;" aria-level="1"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Portfolio:</span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000;" aria-level="2"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">GP and LP of 800 build-to-rent doors with a 650+ door deal upcoming</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000;" aria-level="2"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">850 rentable campground spaces and a mix of some other holdings</span></p> </li> </ul> </li> <li style="color: #000000;" aria-level="1"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Based in: Idaho Falls, ID</span></p> </li> <li style="color: #000000;" aria-level="1"> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Say hi to him at: </span></p> <ul> <li style="color: #000000;" aria-level="2"> <p><a style="font-size: 11px;" href= "https://happycampercapital.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><span style= "font-size: 18px;">happycampercapital.com</span></a></p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul style="font-size: 18px;"> <li style="color: #000000;" aria-level="1"> <p style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Best Ever Book:</span> <a style="font-size: 11px;" href= "https://www.amazon.com/Win-Win-Wealth-Strategy-Investments-Government/dp/1119911540" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "font-size: 18px;"><em>The Wi