Complete guides for accredited investors
Long-form, operator-written guides to the asset classes Trailstead Capital invests in — manufactured housing, RV parks, and luxury short-term rentals.
Mobile Home Park Investing
Returns, risks, MHC vs multifamily, lot-rent economics, and what to look for in an operator. Written by a 33-year MHC operator.
Read the guide Pillar GuideRV Park Investing
Site mix, amenity ROI, snowbird seasonality, and the outdoor-hospitality economics that drive institutional returns.
Read the guide Pillar GuideLuxury Short-Term Rental Investing
Group-travel STRs, RevPAR drivers, the regulatory moat, and where the asset class fits in an institutional allocation.
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
Who are these pillar guides written for?
Accredited investors evaluating manufactured housing community, RV park, and luxury short-term rental investments. Each guide is written by Trailstead's operating team and covers returns, risks, and operator evaluation.
Do I need to be an accredited investor to read them?
No. The pillar guides are publicly available education. Trailstead's investment offerings themselves are made under Rule 506(c) of Regulation D and are available exclusively to accredited investors.
How are pillar guides different from the downloadable guides?
Pillar guides are long-form articles you can read directly on this site. Downloadable guides are deeper PDF deep-dives — LP Investment Overview and the MHC Valuation Guide — delivered by email after a short request form.
How often are the pillar guides updated?
We update each pillar guide at least annually and after any material change in market conditions, regulation, or Trailstead's strategy.