Business Details
Master Commercial Real Estate Investing
CREUniversity was founded by seasoned real estate investors Frank Rolfe and Dave Reynolds to provide practical, no-nonsense education on commercial real estate investing. With over 60 combined years of experience in mobile home parks, RV parks, billboards, self-storage facilities, and other niches, we deliver unfiltered insights into the opportunities and challenges of this industry. Our platform features 1,000+ articles, active forums, and comprehensive courses designed to equip investors with actionable strategies for identifying, evaluating, and profiting from real estate ventures. We emphasize transparency, sharing both our successes and mistakes to help students avoid common pitfalls.Our mission is to empower individuals to build wealth through real estate by offering expert-led resources, including due diligence checklists, financing guides, and negotiation tactics. As operators of the fifth-largest mobile home park portfolio in the U.S., we combine firsthand expertise with structured learning tools like our 30-day due diligence program and proprietary investment calculators. Our commitment to practical education has made us a trusted resource for aspiring real estate entrepreneurs nationwide.
Services
Mobile Home Park Investing
RV Park Investing
Billboard Investing
Self-Storage Investing
Real Estate Courses
Investment Forums
Podcast Library
Due Diligence Guides
Property Evaluation Tools
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ combined years of real-world experience in commercial real estate niches
- Our curriculum includes proprietary 30-day due diligence checklists developed from 500+ deals
- We provide actionable strategies for mobile home parks, RV parks, and billboard investments
- Our platform features 1,000+ articles and active forums for ongoing learning
- We include financing guides and negotiation tactics tested in $1 billion+ in transactions
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Services
Mobile Home Park Investing
Learn to identify and profit from mobile home park opportunities. Our curriculum covers site selection, due diligence, tenant management, and value-add strategies. With our guidance, investors understand zoning regulations, infrastructure requirements, and cash flow optimization techniques specific to this asset class.
RV Park Investing
Master RV park acquisition and operations through our specialized training. We teach seasonal demand analysis, utility management, and amenity optimization strategies. Our methods help investors capitalize on growing recreational travel trends while navigating local permitting challenges unique to this sector.
Billboard Investing
Discover billboard investment strategies from former industry leaders. Our program covers location analysis, lease structuring, zoning compliance, and digital conversion opportunities. Students learn to evaluate traffic patterns and negotiate with major advertising companies in this specialized niche.
Self-Storage Investing
Gain expertise in self-storage facility acquisition and management. Our training includes unit mix optimization, security requirements, climate control considerations, and tenant retention strategies. We provide market analysis tools to identify high-demand locations for this recession-resistant asset class.
Real Estate Courses
Access comprehensive real estate education through our structured programs. Courses include 30-day due diligence systems, financing options analysis, and negotiation playbooks. Our curriculum combines 60+ years of field experience with practical tools like property evaluators and contract templates.
People
Frank Rolfe
Co-Founder
Commercial real estate investor with 30+ years experience owning $1B+ in assets including mobile home parks, billboards, and self-storage facilities. Former largest private billboard owner in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Stanford economics graduate and industry speaker.
Dave Reynolds
Co-Founder
Real estate investor with 25+ years experience owning $700M+ in mobile home parks across 25 states. Former CPA and creator of top real estate websites. Expert in digital marketing strategies for property acquisitions and management.
Questions
What commercial real estate niches do you cover?
We specialize in mobile home parks, RV parks, billboards, and self-storage facilities, providing detailed strategies for each asset class based on our hands-on experience.
Do you offer hands-on investment training?
Yes, our 30-day due diligence system provides step-by-step checklists and actionable tools developed from 500+ real estate transactions completed by our founders.
How do you teach real estate valuation?
We include proprietary Excel calculators and CAP rate analysis tools, teaching students to evaluate properties using real-world financial metrics and market comparisons.
What financing options are covered?
Our courses explain four primary financing methods including seller financing, bank loans, partnerships, and creative deal structuring techniques used in our own $1B+ portfolio.
Do you provide post-purchase management strategies?
Yes, we offer operational playbooks covering tenant management, expense control, and value-add improvements across all covered asset classes, based on our active property management experience.
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