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Marina and Promenade

Buy a Marina or Resort

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Marinas and Resorts advisory team can assist you with all areas of acquisitions regarding marina and resorts assets. Our seasoned adivsors can assist with locating and securing a high value asset. if you are considering a marina or resort acquistion, be sure to contact us as many of our larger offerings are "confidential" listings

The value of a marina is formulated by a few different factors. We see the sales approach and income approach used with heavy leaning toward profit and loss statements and EBITDA, most of the time but there are exceptions. especially if there is ample value add to the asset. There are several considerations that go into assessing the value including  income streams, deferred maintenance,  the location, potential upside, staff retention,  overall condition of the facilities and future earnings. To read more on valuing a marina

If your are considering buying a marina or buy a resort, you should have an experienced advisor assist with due dligence efforts to help you make the most attractive and competitive offer. With the immense popularity of marinas and resorts in the last few years, we can all but guarantee there are other offers on the table. We are in the field on a day to day basis receiving feedback from sellers letting us know what their goals and objectives are with a disposition, which proves to be a great advantage for our buyer clients.  Many times, a sellers requirements and aspirations go much deeper than just the sale price. We also assist with tax deferred strategies, 1031 exchanges, trust acquisitions and private equity acquisitions. 

 Marinas represent lucrative investments in the ever-expanding leisure and tourism sectors. Our advisory services encompass thorough market analysis, identifying prime acquisition targets, and negotiating favorable terms. From assessing waterfront accessibility to evaluating infrastructure, our meticulous approach ensures that every aspect of the acquisition process is optimized for success. Read more about buying a marina, 

Waterfront resorts and vacation rental portfolios epitomize luxury and relaxation, making them sought-after investments in the hospitality sector. Our advisory services specialize in identifying prime resort acquisition opportunities with a value 0f $1,000,000 or more, conducting feasibility studies, and facilitating negotiations. Whether it's assessing amenities or analyzing market trends, our tailored approach ensures that clients capitalize on lucrative resort investments. Click below see some of our current offerings.

Call on our trusted advisors in assisting with buying a marina, buying a resort, buying a boatyard, buying a boat storage business, buying a hotel, buying a rv resort, or buying a waterfront resort.

The Marina and / or Resort Acquisition Plan

 

We will be garnering answers to these questions:

What is your timeline for acquisitions?

Are you geographically bound?

Do you have financing in place?

What criteria must be met before initiating a sale?

Will this involve a 1031 exchange?

Assess the financial viability of the marina/resort

Inspect property, equipment and other inventory

Assess repositioning opportunities and potential upside

Initiate legal assistance for title work, and other due diligence

We will then form a negotiation strategy

Schedule a consult with our advisor to establish goals and objectives

 

Establish your buying criteria so we are assisting you with the right marina and / or resort asset

 

Speak with your lender about pre approval
 

Ken Capps CEO

Ken Capps

TN

KY

FL

Monica Miller, Marinas and Resorts admin

Monica Miller

FL

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