Oh yeah, hunting for properties for our new buisness venture. I'm not sure what to do when I find a property. I'm not independently wealthy, but it seems like a logical first step. So, I concentrate on 4 properties and 3 of the 4 have a for sale sign.
The first place has had a sign on it since I can remember. It has to be at least 20 years now. So I gave the number a call, wrong number. I went to the town to get the contact info for the owner. I requested the info, and the clerk laughed. "People have been trying to get that for years, no one has responded....but good luck". This is to bad. This is a nice property in the middle of town and I think it would work. However, I did send a letter. I didn't expect much, and got what I expected.
The second place has been for sale for at least 2-3 years and has a phone # on the building. So I call and leave a message, and call, and call, and call. My wife and I must have left 15 messages and got no response. It would be nice to get a call back, even if it was not for sale. Common courtesy people. It's really too bad, this is probably the best property. This place has the best location, and would almost be turnkey. Just add a nice greenhouse and away we go. We gave up on this place...for now.
The third place would not be ideal, but could work. I called and actually got to talk to someone. Unfortunately it is sold. Probably best. Little to much property($) for us.
The last place is an empty lot right next to the 2nd place. This did not have a for sale sign, but it was worth a try. I again went to the town, got the info, and sent a letter....still waiting, but I am not holding my breath.
At this point we are in late Feb/early March. Probably to late to open a greenhouse for this season. We have not given up on our dream, but this year seems to be a wash. This isn't the worst thing, gives us more time to plan and learn about owning a buisness.
So, for now a nursery is out. However, I am really itching to work with and grow plants....how can I make this work?
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