GATES USA Launches Park Model Home Investment Program at Texas Camp Resort for Japanese Investors
GATES Group, headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has launched a new U.S. real estate investment service targeting Japanese investors through its U.S. subsidiary, GATES USA Inc. (established in August 2024, Dallas, Texas). The service is being rolled out at Camp QYB, a campground resort in the state of Texas, under the investment product branded as “Park Model Home.”
Park Model Homes are cabin-style trailer homes equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, typically ranging from 20 to 40 square meters (approx. 215–430 sq. ft.). These units have been gaining popularity as accommodation options at campgrounds and resort destinations across the U.S. The minimum investment amount starts at approximately JPY 13 million per unit, with expected monthly rental income beginning at around JPY 0.12 million.
The target property, Camp QYB, is located on the shores of Lake Bridgeport, approximately a 1.5-hour drive from the Dallas metropolitan area. The campground resort features lakeside recreational activities, BBQ areas, and RV sites, and aims to capture weekend leisure demand from the Dallas metro area—one of the fastest-growing population centers in the U.S.
The service adopts a sublease structure, under which the local campground operating company is responsible for day-to-day operations and management. In addition to mitigating vacancy risk, the program includes maintenance support (excluding major capital repairs) and a future buyback price guarantee. All processes—from contract execution to U.S. tax filings—are supported in Japanese, making the offering accessible to first-time overseas real estate investors. The investment is also positioned to provide currency diversification through U.S. dollar-denominated assets, as well as potential income-sheltering benefits via short-term depreciation under Japanese tax regulations.
Key Facts
Operator: GATES USA Inc.
Property Name: Camp QYB (Campground Resort)
Location: Lake Bridgeport, Texas, United States
Asset Type: Park Model Homes (cabin-style trailer homes with kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom)
Property Size: 20–40 sq. m. (approx. 215–430 sq. ft.)
Investment Amount: From JPY 13 million per unit
Expected Monthly Rent: From JPY 0.12 million
Operating Structure: Sublease arrangement (managed by local operating company)
Additional Services: Maintenance support, future buyback price guarantee, full Japanese-language support (from contracting through U.S. tax filing)