Okay, so I’ve been poking around this idea of buying a gas station in Seattle, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I figured I’d share my little adventure, in case anyone else is crazy enough to consider it.
Diving In Head First
First thing I did was, well, just start Googling. “Gas station for sale Seattle,” that’s what I typed in. I wanted to see what was even out there. I spent a good few hours just scrolling through listings, getting a feel for prices, locations, all that jazz.
Getting My Hands Dirty (Sort Of)
After the initial shock of seeing some of those price tags, I started digging a little deeper. I found some websites , and honestly, it felt a little overwhelming. There’s a lot of information out there, and sorting through it all was a chore.
Making Some Calls
Next, I thought, “Okay, time to talk to some real people.” I started calling up some of the brokers, the numbers listed on the websites. Mostly, I just wanted to ask some basic questions. You know, “What’s the deal with this one?” “How old is that one?” That kind of stuff. I even have a contact person, and hope have good news.
Thinking About the Numbers
Of course, I had to start thinking about the money. How much would it actually cost to get this thing running? Not just buying the place, but, like, everything else. It’s a bigger number than I initially thought, for sure. I have made some const budget table.
- purchase price:I don’t wanna talk detail here.
- Renovations:The place I am looking for, it’s looks a little rough.
- Inventory:Gotta stock those shelves, right?
- Licenses and Permits:Seems like a mountain of paperwork.
- Operating Costs:Utilities, employees, the whole nine yards.
Still Thinking…
So, that’s where I’m at. Still very much in the “research” phase. It’s a lot to take in, a lot to consider. It’s exciting, but also, yeah, a little scary. Will I actually do it? I don’t know yet. But it’s been a heck of a learning experience so far.
