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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: Statton48]
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01/27/20 01:52 PM
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GRUMPS
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I think you would be better served and do far better if you look at the new "Bois d' Arc" laqke under construction currently northwest of Fork. Being on the ground floor with a new lake that is smaller but has potential to be great it's first few years will be a home run for someone knowing their stuff and having a good business model, Customer service will be the key.
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: Statton48]
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01/27/20 02:06 PM
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bassnman
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I love Fork but I feel it would be a terrible investment. Its a fishing lake, period. I would look at Broken Bow for this type of venture. Many have and are doing extremely well. Lots of things other than fishing to draw folks.
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: GRUMPS]
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01/27/20 03:08 PM
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speedcrawler
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I think you would be better served and do far better if you look at the new "Bois d' Arc" laqke under construction currently northwest of Fork. Being on the ground floor with a new lake that is smaller but has potential to be great it's first few years will be a home run for someone knowing their stuff and having a good business model, Customer service will be the key. I agree with Grumps. There could be a big ROI on Bois d Arc. I don't know how you can determine best location but I would do a lot of research on this lake. I would also by some land for a boat storage facility there. I also agree with everyone else that thinks this would be a bad investment on Fork.
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: Mark Perry]
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01/27/20 04:07 PM
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Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King
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There are some closed down or for sale at Fork now. Might not be the best investment at the moment in tbat area. We went to one of the best and busiest marinas last night for dinner there around 6:30PM. Literally 3 other people in whole place. +1 probably would be better to go buy something else
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: Statton48]
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01/27/20 04:36 PM
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BMCD
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Fishing is seasonal. Late Summer time and fall can be tough stretches on businesses that rely on fishing traffic. If your looking to make money, I would look into another business not relying on fishing only.
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: Statton48]
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01/27/20 04:37 PM
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Statton48
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Thanks everyone for the input. I was about 90% sure it was going to go this way.
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: Statton48]
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01/27/20 05:29 PM
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machoblanco61
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It’s hard to make a living in the recreation business. Not impossible by any means, a lot of folk do, but it’s not easy, nor are restaurants, etc. wish y’all the best
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: Statton48]
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01/27/20 06:27 PM
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camo-jorts
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100 percent would look at Lake Texoma.
�Status quo, you know, is Latin for �the mess we�re in� Ronald Reagan
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: Statton48]
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01/27/20 06:44 PM
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criglizard
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Quail Hollow in Little Caney is for sale, has been for a few years. Needs some work. I think about $600k.
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: criglizard]
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01/27/20 07:28 PM
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Happykamper
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Maybe Texoma, I would really concentrate on a venue for weddings, reunions, etc, don't rely on fishermen. we are too damn tight, lol.
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: speedcrawler]
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01/27/20 11:17 PM
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Txduckhunter
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I think you would be better served and do far better if you look at the new "Bois d' Arc" laqke under construction currently northwest of Fork. Being on the ground floor with a new lake that is smaller but has potential to be great it's first few years will be a home run for someone knowing their stuff and having a good business model, Customer service will be the key. I agree with Grumps. There could be a big ROI on Bois d Arc. I don't know how you can determine best location but I would do a lot of research on this lake. I would also by some land for a boat storage facility there. I also agree with everyone else that thinks this would be a bad investment on Fork. Unless it turns out to be another Cooper and can't maintain water level which is what many are afraid of.
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: Statton48]
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01/27/20 11:20 PM
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senko9S
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it probably will, fresh water is the "new" Texas oil
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: Statton48]
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01/28/20 01:28 AM
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Kodyjoe
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Got a friend that has land for sale at new bois darc lake not far from a boat ramp Be glad to help you meet him if you would like but like mentioned above i am afraid they will keep it drawed down
Last edited by Kodyjoe; 01/28/20 01:32 AM.
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: Statton48]
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01/28/20 03:31 AM
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Skeeter443
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My wife and I purchased a place similar to your concept on Rayburn that had a lodge, 6 cabins and 18 boat storage units. I retired early and still needed something to keep me busy and this worked out perfect for us. We kept it for 6 years and just sold it a last year. Feel free to reach out for some words of wisdom.
Realtor-Legacy Real Estate Group-Lake Sam Rayburn lake properties 281-475-6385 Willifordrealestate@yahoo.com www.blastandcast.org
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Re: Fork Fishing Investment
[Re: David Burton]
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01/28/20 05:45 PM
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Bass Buster1
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Fork being a Bass lake with lots of water hazards is not the best location for all of that. Try a more recreation-friendly lake...
In the area, Tawakoni is lacking good facilities!
Another areas to consider - Cedar Creek
Check with the Corps about expanding venues at lakes in the DFW are like LAVON and RayBob… Could be options, and more likely to be productive for the long-haul! For those of us who have worked hard to be able to move lakeside at one of these lakes (Bought an existing home on Ray Roberts for us) the last thing anyone that lives out there wants is a venue drawing people to the area. The small communities will fight you big time if you try to do something like that. It is peaceful living but there is a price, I drive at least an hour each way 5 days a week to enjoy it. We also have to drive 20 min to a 1/2 hour in any direction to get to gas or a dollar store and we like it that way. Please come and fish the lake all you want we, all own it, it is beautiful and peaceful. It will not stay that way if it is developed to the enth degree like everywhere else around here seems to be going. Respectfully, please stay far away from Ray Roberts with any business ideas that would draw a crowd.
See you on the lake and have a great day!
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