|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476 |
There's a silver lining. I found out last September that the building I have been leasing for my business was up for sale. One of my customers that is on the local city council gave me the heads up, as he is on the planning and zoning board. (Never a word from the owner of the building, of course, until the deal was done  ). I guess he didn't want to risk losing any rent. Started my search for a new home for my business and soon found out that there were no suitably zoned buildings in my immediate vicinity. Sooo, I've decided to build my own. A giant leap of faith, and more money than I've ever committed to, but here's the artist's rendition of what my customers will see from State Rd 9 in Alpharetta Ga.  ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/alank/B3E82875-8D6F-4ABA-A6DA-EAE0E9AAE2E9_zpsw3o3a8nx.jpg) Projected completion in late summer.
To anger a conservative, lie to him. To annoy a liberal, tell him the truth.
Promoted to Turdlike status 03/17/12
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,993
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,993 |
A wise man is frequently humbled.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 19,503
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 19,503 |
Nice looking building, badger. That ought to catch quite a few eyes. I hope you do well in your new location.
4 out of 5 Great Lakes prefer Michigan.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476 |
Nice looking building, badger. That ought to catch quite a few eyes. I hope you do well in your new location. Thank you. Everything I own is riding on this, it has to do well.
To anger a conservative, lie to him. To annoy a liberal, tell him the truth.
Promoted to Turdlike status 03/17/12
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 69,567
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 69,567 |
Good luck in your new venture!
Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 52,680
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 52,680 |
Liberalism is a mental disorder that leads to social disease.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 32,122
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 32,122 |
Wow! It is hard to believe that a building owner wouldn't give the current tenant the first option. Not even telling you that the building was for sale seems like a real douche bag move on his part.
Good luck with your new building. Your business might even be better than it was now that you have a building that is tailored to your exact wants/needs.
My Father once bought a building so that he could throw the tenant out and I thought that it was a mean thing to do, but nobody disrespected my Father and enjoyed the feeling forever 'cause one thing my Father had was a long memory whenever he was slighted.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 8,639
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 8,639 |
Best of luck in your new venture!
Speak softly and use a big bore...
Where's El Cid when we need him...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476 |
We're moving from 6000 sq ft to 8300, better laid out and with parking for 40 cars. Road frontage which we don't currently have. I'm excited and apprehensive at the same time, considering the stakes involved for me personally.
To anger a conservative, lie to him. To annoy a liberal, tell him the truth.
Promoted to Turdlike status 03/17/12
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 26,442
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 26,442 |
FJB & FJT
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 6,519
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 6,519 |
One word of caution: If possible in the financing, split the new building into it's own LLC away from your auto body business, then lease the building to your auto body business. I failed to do this in a business I owned many years ago and when I had a catastrophic loss event, I lost everything when the lightning struck all the way to the ground because they weren't separate. I only had a loss in one piece, but I actually lost three businesses because they weren't separated legally.
Last edited by WyColoCowboy; 03/26/15.
"And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor." ![[Linked Image]](http://www.rockymtnrefl.com/TetonFenceBarncd1985987.jpg)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 18,075
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 18,075 |
Congratulations! I'm sure it will be a great success.
Mike
God, Family, and Country.
NRA Endowment Member
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 23,364
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 23,364 |
There's a silver lining. I found out last September that the building I have been leasing for my business was up for sale. One of my customers that is on the local city council gave me the heads up, as he is on the planning and zoning board. (Never a word from the owner of the building, of course, until the deal was done ). I guess he didn't want to risk losing any rent. Started my search for a new home for my business and soon found out that there were no suitably zoned buildings in my immediate vicinity. Sooo, I've decided to build my own. A giant leap of faith, and more money than I've ever committed to, but here's the artist's rendition of what my customers will see from State Rd 9 in Alpharetta Ga. Projected completion in late summer. Closer to me, and my 914 with an LS-1! Where on Hwy 9?
Last edited by hatari; 03/26/15.
"The Democrat Party looks like Titanic survivors. Partying and celebrating one moment, and huddled in lifeboats freezing the next". Hatari 2017
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." Han Solo
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 39,301
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 39,301 |
A lot of advantaged to your own building including having it designed just the way you want it. Best of luck to you.
The first time I shot myself in the head...
Meniere's Sucks Big Time!!!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476 |
One word of caution: If possible in the financing, split the new building into it's own LLC away from your auto body business, then lease the building to your auto body business. I failed to do this in a business I owned many years ago and when I had a catastrophic loss event, I lost everything when the lightning struck all the way to the ground because they weren't separate. I only had a loss in one piece, but I actually lost three businesses because they weren't separated legally.
Yes, already done. And thanks
To anger a conservative, lie to him. To annoy a liberal, tell him the truth.
Promoted to Turdlike status 03/17/12
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476 |
There's a silver lining. I found out last September that the building I have been leasing for my business was up for sale. One of my customers that is on the local city council gave me the heads up, as he is on the planning and zoning board. (Never a word from the owner of the building, of course, until the deal was done ). I guess he didn't want to risk losing any rent. Started my search for a new home for my business and soon found out that there were no suitably zoned buildings in my immediate vicinity. Sooo, I've decided to build my own. A giant leap of faith, and more money than I've ever committed to, but here's the artist's rendition of what my customers will see from State Rd 9 in Alpharetta Ga. Projected completion in late summer. Closer to me, and my 914 with an LS-1! Where on Hwy 9? Hwy 9 and McFarland.
To anger a conservative, lie to him. To annoy a liberal, tell him the truth.
Promoted to Turdlike status 03/17/12
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 58,974
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 58,974 |
Damn fine looking building, scary big step. Make it functional and you will do fine.
Paul
"I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D.
Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards.
molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 96,121
Campfire Oracle
|
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 96,121 |
One has to admire gumption, and I do. I'd say 'good luck' but I don't think there is much luck to it.
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 28,364
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 28,364 |
I would suggest an advertising slogan of "Ve haff vays of making your car vork!", but somehow I'm thinkin' that might not be the best way to go...  Congratulations, owning your own business is kind of scary but definitely rewarding.
Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery.
Hit the target, all else is twaddle!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476
Campfire Tracker
|
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 7,476 |
I would suggest an advertising slogan of "Ve haff vays of making your car vork!", but somehow I'm thinkin' that might not be the best way to go... Congratulations, owning your own business is kind of scary but definitely rewarding. Catchy. I'll haff to sink about zat vun. 
To anger a conservative, lie to him. To annoy a liberal, tell him the truth.
Promoted to Turdlike status 03/17/12
|
|
|
|
|
607 members (1beaver_shooter, 10gaugeman, 240NMC, 270winchester, 007FJ, 257_X_50, 61 invisible),
2,347
guests, and
1,240
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,190,650
Posts18,455,461
Members73,908
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
