National Recreational Properties

National Recreational Properties, Inc (NRPI) is in the business of selling property throughout the United States. NRPI advertises irresistibly priced land through infomercials hosted by Chuck Woolery and, former Chips star, Eric Estrada.

The corporate offices of National Recreational Properties Inc, headquartered in Irvine CA, are headed by Jeffrey Frieden and Robert Friedman. Some of NRPI's ongoing and sold out lots include: Bella Vista in AR, Lake Shastina in CA, California City - in CA, Ocean Shores in WA, and Horseshoe Bay in TX.

There are many appealing features to National Recreational Properties, starting from their pleasant brochures to their seemingly low prices. They also have weekend programs where they fly buyers down and give them a personal tour of their various lots.

However, there are some disturbing realties about the way National Recreational Properties and their sister land auction companies do business. They've been routinely accused of misleading buyers into grossly overpaying for raw land that is not under any plans for development.

This means many unsuspecting buyers end up with plots of land located in areas with no municipal infrastructure i.e. no roads, water, power and no sewage system. After unsuccessfully attempting to sell the land, desperate owners often cease paying taxes. At which point NRPI recoups the property and resells it again, often at an even higher price.

Other people have complained about the deceptive marketing NRPI uses to lure in land buyers. Their brochures advertise natural amenities like beaches and lakes as if they are a part of the location, when in reality they are dozens of miles away. Some people have even been shown different lots from the ones they're actually buying.

Not all the land presented by NRPI is a scam or not profitable but as a buyer you need to be aware of their deceptive marketing practices. It is important to consult local agents or research locations on your own to get an idea of potential growth and appreciation of prospective lots.

There are many stories of folks that have bought land from companies like National Recreational Properties Inc. Then when they decide to put their lot on the market they find out they paid $60,000 for land that's worth $2,000.

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Brenna & Carlos, Sacramento	Posted at 1:00am on Thursday, August 21st, 2008
My husband and I purchased from NRPI in Alturas CA, Cal Pines in 2005 and boy if I had known then what I know now. The lake they used for TV is 30 mi away from the actual site. The lake that was there next to the cafe is as dry as a bone. We got reamed too. Of course we probably weren't the first owners. The land is only worth $1000 on e-bay even the feds sell it for that much. The scant amount of people who live there have complaints also, dues were raised when the company isn't even holding up it's end of the contract I've read other articles where Nrpi bought a piece of land from a man for $700 and sold it for way more than it's worth. There really needs to be a class action lawsuit.
NAVEN DAYLOR, CALPINES	Posted at 8:52am on Sunday, August 10th, 2008
i have 3 lots at calpines.narpi has just quit its operation...they threw buyers,and employee info in the dumpster.i retrieved 4 cell phones and donated them to the sheriff.narpi doesn't care about the area they sell land.they are like used car lot sales people only with lots.they issue fake calpines property vip id s that are worthless. changes are happening for the better now that narpi has left....they have a b rating with the bbb. if it weren't for the taxes from the 15,000 lots the county would be worse off.
M. Patel, Brooklyn, NY	Posted at 5:29pm on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
I bought a great lot for only $17,900. I did not even look at lots for $25,000. They own most of the land in Bella Vista. They are waiting for economy to turn around in California, and then are going to sell the lots for $25,000 or more next year my salesman told me yesterday.
Rose, Chicago	Posted at 9:16pm on Monday, July 14th, 2008
Although NRPI paid to send you to Arkansas and put you up in a first class hotel, they ripped people off. We looked at lots they were selling and decided to look outside of their lots and found that they going rate for a lot that you could actually build on was about $25,000 less. Now that they have closed their office in Bella Vista and probably went out of business, what happens to the poor people that bought lots from them for a lot more than they are worth. This company deserves to have a class action suit against them.
M. Patel, Brooklyn, NY	Posted at 5:27pm on Sunday, June 29th, 2008
This is a beautiful area. The Embassy Suites hotel NRPI put us in was great with new restaurants & shopping right there. Everything in this area of Arkansas is brand new. Bought a great property and love it. Everyone should go to Bella Vista with NRPI. They pay for everything.
ana, orange	Posted at 2:54pm on Friday, June 13th, 2008
I used to work there and they would sell people land that was gravel pits and a side on a hill that was worthless
Russ B, Victorville	Posted at 9:29pm on Sunday, May 18th, 2008
I just returned from a weekend in Bella Vista. First let me say what a wonderful community and location. I would never of guessed that this little town in Arkansas could be so appealing to me. I took them up on their offer and flew with my wife down to the properties. The flights were free, the accomodations were absolutely first class. The drivers were very nice. The tour was informative. I received a packet prior to the tour to read. I had absolutley no pressure. I examined 4 or 5 properties and to be honest didn't find the ideal property or me. They have hundreds so Im sure if I would have been a little more lucky I would have found one that suited me. But....I need to say this. Even after I didn't buy they were incredibaly professional and first class. Im telling my friends and relatives about Bella Vista and NRPI.
Nelson Martinez, Chula Vista, CA	Posted at 12:17am on Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
I bought a lot in Bella Vista in Feb. 2006 for $16,000 from NRPI after taking the free trip staying at a beautiful hotel. I just sold this lot to a local developer for $26,000. I received a check for over $9,000 from the title company in Arkansas last week after closing. This is the best purchase I ever made.
Sandra, Location unknown	Posted at 2:36pm on Thursday, December 20th, 2007
NRPI( National Recreation Properties of Bella Vista, LLC. 612 W. Lancashire Rd. Bella Vista AR 72715. The Office which announced the entire information is located in: 1 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618. They advertised in TV, that they paid everything, to get you in Arkasa. Then they never verbally mention to you that you need to read the Property report, before you sign. I asked the real state agent twice about the report and he gave the run around. Finally, after you are tired they complete the business and ask you for the down payment. In a different location you are kind of new and the language that was another barrier. I just received the property report wherein said that is difficult or impossible to sell the land, and there is other issues that disappointed us very much. We are 55 and 50 years old people that we trust in other people, but is always misinformation. Please let us know how can we resolve it or at least investigate if there are other complaints. Your faithful reader Sandra... read more »