Buy Boxes

A Right Buy Box Changes everything

The right investment criteria create better opportunities. Shawn focuses on high-potential RV parks and commercial assets that deliver strong cash flow, long-term appreciation, and value-add opportunities.

Cash Flow First

Properties selected for stable income and long-term value.

Prime Markets

Growing locations with strong demand and investment potential.

Proven Buy Box

Clear acquisition criteria backed by real-world investing experience.

Built for Growth

Value-add opportunities that create higher returns over time.

The Buy Boxes That Drive Results

Every great investment starts with clear criteria. Shawn focuses on acquiring assets with strong cash flow, long-term appreciation, and value-add potential across carefully selected markets.

RV Parks

Investment Goals:

Open to established or underperforming parks, both transient (near attractions) and long-term (near populations centers). Focus on cash flow and value-add.

Park Size:

Minimum 50 pads; open to mixed-use parks.

Location: No flood zones, high crime, or declining markets; excludes Florida.

Utilities:

Any setup acceptable; open to parks needing upgrades.

Amenities: Preference for strong amenities with potential for upgrades.

Value-Add:

Operational improvements, rent growth, or amenity enhancements.

Mobile Home Parks

Investment Goals:

Focus on cash flow and value-add; 5-year hold.

Park Size: Minimum 50 pads. Preference for tenant-owned homes (TOH)l; some park-owned homes (POH) acceptable.

Location:

Within 30 minutes of growing metros; No to CA & FL.

Financials:

Max equity check: $1.5M. Open to creative financing, seller financing and JVs.

Utilities:

No waste treatment plants or lagoons.

Value-Add:

Focus on rent growth and operational improvements over physical expansions.

Car Wash Land

  • .75–1.1 – 1.15 Acres (Prefer 1 Acre)

  • 65'+ Frontage & 200' Depth

  • Going Home Traffic on Right Side of the Road

  • 45 mph Max Speed Limit (Close to commercial hubs)

  • No competitor within 1 mile on same side of the road

  • 15,000+ VPD Preferred (min - 12,000 VPD)

  • Median Household Income - $75,000+

  • Zoned/Permitted for Car Wash Use

    Bonus: Close to Multi-Family Housing

Multi Family Home

  • Unit Count: 20-300 Metros:

    In the Sunbelt and Midwest 50,000+ population

  • Value Add:

    Opportunity for rent growth via operational improvements and or renovations

  • Financing: Any (but creative preferred)

  • Deal Killers:

    Broken condos, Motel to Multi conversions, Flood zone, or unemployment more than 20%

Creating win-win real estate solutions through creative financing, strategic investing, and hands-on mentorship for investors at every stage.

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