The Water Bill Doesn’t Lie: How I’d Check a Laundromat Before Buying It
Before buying a laundromat, I’d check the water bills first. How to turn gallons into revenue, what a wrong multiple costs you, and when to walk away.
buying a business
Septic Pumping Is a Route Business in Disguise
One in five U.S. homes runs on septic, and every tank needs pumping on a cycle. Why I see septic as a route business, and the customer-list math behind it.
Cremation Is Now the Default: The Business Math Behind a Crematory
Most U.S. families now choose cremation. Here is the math on what a crematory costs per case, why I would buy rather than build, and the risks I would weigh.
Buying an HVAC and Refrigeration Company: The Math Behind 2.5x Earnings
HVAC companies often sell for about 2.5 times owner earnings. A hypothetical SBA-financed deal, what the earnings number hides, and my pre-broker checklist.
What a Car Wash Really Costs, and the Cheaper Way I’d Own a Piece of One
Car washes look recession-proof until you see the loan payment. The real cost of self-serve, in-bay and tunnel washes, and a cheaper way into the traffic.
A Laundromat Is a Lease With Washing Machines Attached
Starting a laundromat is three bets at once: the lease, the machines and the neighborhood. The honest math, and my rule for deciding if it fits.
Buying Cash Flow Instead of Building It: What an ATM Route Listing Is Really Selling
An ATM route for sale is mostly contracts and history, not machines. How I’d read the price, what the real yield is, and when buying beats building.
