Our Expertise
Sage Outdoor Advisory offers services designed to guide clients through the critical aspect of analyzing outdoor hospitality projects, while connecting clients with industry leaders for all other aspects of developing and managing the property. From in-depth feasibility studies to expert appraisals, our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of owners of RV resorts, campgrounds, glamping resorts, outdoor resorts and marinas. At Sage, we combine cutting-edge research, industry-leading data, and decades of expertise to deliver results that drive success and innovation.
We act as an independent third party who can assess the validity of a business proposal. Our team creates detailed reports catered to the specifications of investors and banks, or simply for internal decision making purposes. Our clients are often property owners who are launching or expanding their business, and we can work with businesses at all stages for strategic and financial consulting.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies provide a comprehensive evaluation of the potential success of your outdoor hospitality projects. We combine market research, financial modeling, and competitive analysis to offer a clear picture of the opportunities and challenges associated with your project.
Our reports include the following research, financial analysis and assessments:
- Industry Overview: Economic, tourism, outdoor recreation, outdoor hospitality
- Area Analysis: Location, demographics, recreation, accessibility, area development
- Market Analysis: Competitive summary, analysis of market opportunities and new competition
- Revenue Projection: Rates projection, occupancy, insights and trends from Sage’s proprietary outdoor hospitality database
- Operating Expense Projection: Operating expenses analysis and industry averages comparison
- Pro Forma / Net Operating Income: 10 year income and expense pro forma
- Site Analysis: Zoning, wetlands, physical restrictions, utilities, transportation analysis
- Development Costs: Preliminary site development, unit and total cost projection
- Feasibility Analysis: Debt / financing and debt coverage analysis, net income to equity after debt, return on investment projection, feasibility conclusion and recommendations
Appraisals
Our appraisal services deliver accurate and reliable valuations of outdoor hospitality properties, crucial for making informed financial decisions. We specialize in appraising a variety of properties, including RV resorts, campgrounds, glamping resorts, outdoor resorts, and marinas.
Our reports include the following research, financial analysis and assessments:
- Area Analysis: Location, demographics, recreation opportunities, accessibility, area development
- Market Analysis: Competitive summary, market opportunities, and new competition
- Site Analysis: Zoning requirements, wetlands assessment, physical restrictions, utilities, transportation analysis, Improvement assessment
- Highest and Best Use Analysis: As vacant and as improved
- Cost Approach: Land valuation, site development costs, unit cost projection, amenity cost project, total cost new projection, and depreciation deduction
- Income Capitalization Approach: Rates projection, occupancy trends, Insights and trends, expense analysis, Industry averages comparison, and net operating income pro forma
- Sales Comparison Approach: Comparable sales data and analyze sales data
- Reconciliation: Reconcile approaches to value
Whether you’re developing a new outdoor resort or seeking to enhance an existing property, Sage Outdoor Advisory provides the strategic guidance and analytical expertise needed to achieve your objectives.