RV PARK SELLER TOOLS
Sale price is not what you walk away with. Enter your mortgage payoff, transaction costs, and tax details below to see your real, after-everything net proceeds — instantly.
$10.9B Industry Revenue
7–12% Cap Rate Range
16,200+ U.S. Parks
Direct buyer network
1,200+ Parks Acquired
Enter your sale price, mortgage payoff, transaction costs, and tax estimates to see exactly how much you walk away with after every deduction. Tax figures are estimates — consult a qualified CPA for your actual tax liability.
This calculator provides an educational estimate only and is not a formal appraisal, broker opinion of value, or offer to purchase. Estimated values
are based solely on the figures you enter and may differ materially from actual market value. Investorade is a direct buyer. No information submitted through this calculator constitutes a binding offer or obligation by either party. Consult a licensed real estate professional or certified appraiser for a formal valuation.
Understanding Your Tax Estimate
The tax portion of this calculator covers three components that apply to nearly every RV park sale:
Depreciation recapture — taxed at a flat rate (commonly 25% federal) on the depreciation claimed over the holding period.
Federal capital gains tax — applied to the remaining taxable gain above the recaptured depreciation, at the seller’s long-term capital gains rate.
State income tax — applied to the full taxable gain in states that tax capital gains as ordinary income.
The Three Levers That Move Your Net Proceeds Most
Debt — Mortgage Payoff & Prepayment Penalties
A defeasance clause or prepayment fee can quietly take a meaningful bite out of proceeds. Calling the lender for an exact payoff quote before pricing the park prevents an unpleasant surprise at closing.
Transaction Costs — Broker Commission
A 6% commission on a $1,500,000 sale is $90,000. Selling directly to a buyer like Investorade removes this line item from the equation entirely — the calculator’s insight message quantifies this savings automatically whenever a commission rate above 0% is selected.
Taxes — Depreciation Recapture & Capital Gains
Years of depreciation lower the tax basis — and get taxed back at sale. A CPA can help weigh a 1031 exchange or installment sale against a straight cash close using the Capital Gains Tax Calculator and 1031 Exchange Savings Calculator elsewhere in this suite.
Net proceeds is the amount an RV park owner actually keeps after a sale closes — not the headline sale price. Between the signed offer and the wire transfer sit a mortgage payoff, transaction costs, and a tax bill that most sellers underestimate until it is too late to plan around it.
Each calculator digs deeper into one component of your valuation. Use them individually or together.
Break down every revenue source and operating expense line by line to compute your true net operating income — the single number that drives your valuation.
Enter your location type, utility infrastructure, occupancy, and maintenance level to determine the most defensible cap rate range for your specific market.
Calculate your park’s estimated value on a per-site basis and compare it against the $15,000–$40,000 industry benchmark range buyers use when evaluating deals.
Estimate your potential annual gross revenue by site count, average daily rate, occupancy rate, and stay-type mix — useful if your records are incomplete or informal.
Enter your deferred maintenance cost estimate and see exactly how much it reduces your property value through cap rate adjustment — and whether fixing it before selling makes financial sense.
Enter your estimated sale price and compare net proceeds after a 6–10% broker commission versus a direct no-commission sale — and see the dollar difference on your specific deal.
Compare a lump-sum cash offer against seller financing — monthly income, total payout over time, interest earned, and the break-even point where seller financing pays more than cash.
Net proceeds are the sale price minus mortgage payoff, prepayment penalties, broker commission, closing costs, any maintenance concessions, and estimated taxes owed on the sale.
They are directional planning estimates using simplified straight-line math. They do not account for 1031 exchange elections, installment sale treatment, or the net investment income surtax. Always confirm actual liability with a CPA.
Commercial RV park commissions typically run 4–8%, occasionally up to 10% on smaller deals. On a $1,500,000 sale at 6%, that is $90,000 that never reaches the seller’s bank account.
Yes. Because Investorade buys directly with no broker involved, the commission line item drops to zero — and that amount is added straight back into the seller’s net proceeds.
Either order works, but running it early helps sellers understand their realistic take-home before committing to a listing price or a broker agreement.
