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Re: Would you come if I put in sites?
jplante4 wrote: At $500 a month, I'd be looking at snowbirds from the upper middle states (Wisconsin, Minnisnowda, Illinois) that can get a straight shot down I-65. We're in Buccaneer now and it's a nice area. I hope your property in on the US90 side of the railroad tracks, otherwise people with trailers are not going to be able to get there. :) It was scary enough in a motor home. I go to Buccaneer all the time. Head towards the Silver Slipper Casino and take a right on Lakeshore Rd. just past the Slipper'S campground. The tracks r flat there and it leads to hiway 90 just west of Waveland. Don't go any other way. A new fifth wheel was stuck on the tracks on Ior St. And was hit by a train a few weeks ago.516Views0likes0CommentsRe: Would you come if I put in sites?
06Fargo wrote: captjohn57 wrote: 06Fargo wrote: Will there be a motocross track? That's funny you ask. We ride 4 wheelers and horses about 1/2 mile to a nice white sand creek and ride the pipe line and power line right of ways.:W now that sounds fun. I lost track in the flurry of posts - we would be snowbirds so would we be welcome or forbidden? WELCOME! I would be looking for long term renters. I have a nice, quiet place and would keep that way. I guess I wasn't clear about who my clientele would be. Just wanted to know if people were only interested in amenities or would they like a nice place centrally located to lots of attractions.516Views0likes0CommentsRe: Would you come if I put in sites?
DutchmenSport wrote: When I read the OP's post, I understood "Snowbirds or contractors?" as saying, "If you are a snowbird or a contractor is this something that would appeal to you?" Maybe I misunderstood. I see no offense in this. But to answer the OP's original question. I would consider your campsite for only an overnight pass through spot. I suppose if I had employment in your area, something like this may appeal to me. But as a "week end warrior, 2 week a year camper", I would not be interested, except as an overnight stop on my route to some other place. Considering you are 5 miles from the Interstate, I might skip you too. I can probably find something closer on my path. I'd search it out first to see what's closest so I woldn't have to venture off the main road very far ... for an overnight. If I do this, I'd be only offering monthly rates. I don't want the daily visitors. I'll leave that to the local larger campgrounds. Enjoy your trips!517Views0likes0CommentsRe: Would you come if I put in sites?
lots2seeinmyrv wrote: captjohn...you might try the Escapees Forum. I am not a member yet but there is a section you can advertise RV spaces for rent and make clear your criteria for guests and your rules. I believe it is mostly retired couples, full timers that may be interested in what you propose. It sounds like you want to provide a nice, somewhat secluded, quiet place where well behaved people can go. Good luck! Thanks for the info!287Views0likes0CommentsRe: Would you come if I put in sites?
eichacsj wrote: You are going to charge for a site, provide services (full hookups, cable, etc), um you are a commercial RV park now. Unless you only plan on letting friends stop by and not charge them. Once you take money to provide a service you are a business and fall under those rules. If you want to call it something else all it will take is for a disgruntled customer to report you. There are no friends when running a business and/or providing customer service. Excuse my "commercial" statement. I'm well aware this will be a commercial venture. What I was trying to say it's not going to be one of the big "commercial" CG with pools, rec rooms, pavilions, ect... I've owned and operated my own charter fishing business for many years so I have business experience. I'm sorry I've ruffled the feathers of a few of you.287Views0likes0CommentsRe: Would you come if I put in sites?
rockhillmanor wrote: dave17352 wrote: rockhillmanor wrote: captjohn57 wrote: Let me know if this isn't allowed. I'm looking for opinions. I am just north of Diamondhead, MS between Gulfport, MS (30 min.) and New Orleans, LA. (45 min.) I'm considering constructing 4 - monthly/long term campsites on beautiful property I own. Only offering water, power and sewer and only nicer RV's allowed (not run down junk). 20+ off air TV channels available. On a paved, quiet, rural dead end road with nice brick homes on both sides. 5 miles from I-10, 30 min. from beaches, casinos and shopping. Local Restaurants and stores within 10 minutes. 10 minutes from Brett Favre's home town. Would anyone be interested in something like this as opposed to commercial campgrounds with amenities? Snowbirds or contractors? All I can add to this is.....Have you looked into ALL the zoning hoops you will have to jump thru to even be 'allowed' to do this? Not to be a wet blanket but I doubt you will be able to. x2 almost for sure impossible in a all ready residential area. Rural property or not, getting a permit for septic for multiple use is going to be the toughest part. Do it on the downlow and some one will turn you in. Asking if I build it will they come before finding out if you can acquire the permits? Well, get back to us after you find out! Best of luck. And btw I respectively disagree with your left handed comment about Snowbirds and contractors. I guess I don't understand what my "left handed comment" has done to offend you or how it's a left handed comment. Are "Snowbirds and contractors" bad words?287Views0likes0CommentsRe: Would you come if I put in sites?
westernrvparkowner wrote: Will it be worth it after you pay for advertising, commercial insurance, the improvements necessary, taxes (especially if they increase because the usage of the property is converting to commercial from residential/ag etc. ) Utilities, repairs and maintenance, the inconvenience of having to manage even a small business? And that doesn't even take into consideration if you make a mistake and get a bad tenant. My gut tells me there just isn't a whole bunch of people with nice rigs and impeccable manners that will just show up on your doorstep, 5 miles off the interstate, between a few small towns. The vast majority of RVers meeting your description often want more than a place to park. The few that do have to be aggressively hunted. You have to let them know you are there, and that costs a lot of money. Thanks for the input. I'm considering everything you said and this may not be feasible but I'll figure it out soon.288Views0likes0CommentsRe: Would you come if I put in sites?
lots2seeinmyrv wrote: Yes, I would have liked to find a place like that for a few months. Would be great if it was peace and quiet and no barking dogs. Too many people are inconsiderate and bring too many dogs and do not pick up after them and let them bark all day. I would have rules against things like that. I spend time there also and I like keeping a place nice!287Views0likes0Comments
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