Christine Sheffield, founder and owner of Platinum Container, had been leasing space for her business for over 15 years. After searching for five years, she finally found and acquired her dream building with the help of the SBA 504 Program.
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Walker obtained financing through the SBA 504 Program to purchase a 3,150 square foot mixed used condo located at 3450 3rd Street in San Francisco. The 504 loan allowed Walker to acquire the condo with only a 10 percent down payment and a below-market, fixed 20-year rate. UpCycle occupies about 55 percent of the building, allowing Walker to rent out the remaining space and gain additional monthly cash flow.
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As posted by carwash.com The recent growth of the carwash industry is notable. Over the last five years, revenue has grown at an annualized rate of 4.0% to $12.3 billion,…
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As posted in Today’s Veterinary Business. Veterinarians who own their practice should absolutely own the building. The benefits of owning outweigh those of leasing, and deciding to purchase a building…
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As posted in the September edition of CH&LA’s Lodging News For the past 10 years, hoteliers have been quick to recognize and take advantage of the booming hospitality industry. Demand…
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Iconic San Francisco Business Expands their Fleet with the Environment in Mind Tom Escher, President of Red and White Fleet, is setting out to change the maritime industry. Cars have seen…
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Small business owners often assume that owning commercial property is unattainable because many conventional real estate loans require a 20-40% down payment. However, what if we were to tell you…
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As posted in the Scotsman Guide. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been assisting small-business owners through its 504 loan program since 1980. Now, with the 504 program’s refinancing…
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Unpredictable or rising occupancy costs can be a huge detriment to a small business and can often stump their growth. Purchasing a building instead of leasing is an incredible option for small business owners interested in growing their business and avoiding rising rents.
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One of the biggest roadblocks to starting or expanding your own business is obtaining capital. This is a tough roadblock for anyone but can be particularly tough for veterans.
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