ACQUISITION COLES NOTES (Mixed-Use Hospitality + Residential)
What you’re buying:
A large-format mixed-use building (~28,000 sf) that pairs a proven hospitality venue (bar/restaurant/entertainment/catering/events) with a built-in residential rental component (13 apartments).
A legacy operation with continuous history since 1980, positioned as a community hub and destination venue.
Why it’s compelling:
Multiple income engines under one roof: food & beverage + live entertainment + private events/buyouts + off-site catering + apartment rentals.
Residential units add stability and reduce reliance on bar/restaurant sales alone.
Heavy reinvestment has already been done—buyer steps into an asset with a “reset” capital timeline instead of inheriting deferred maintenance.
Lease structure (key point):
Single-tenant, TRUE NET lease.
Landlord receives fixed rent: $240,000/year.
Tenant is responsible for all operating costs, maintenance, and management.
Tenant controls and keeps ALL revenue produced inside the building—including restaurant/bar, catering, events/venue income, and the apartment rental income.
Result: simple, predictable ownership profile for an investor; operational upside remains with the operator.
Residential component (stability + demand):
13 apartments total.
8 units are brand new via full demolition/rebuild; 5 additional units updated.
Delivered completed prior to sale.
Upgrades include modern systems (electrical/plumbing/mechanical), improved life-safety separation, sound attenuation, kitchenettes, laundry, and modern finishes.
Long-term tenants reside, supporting stabilized occupancy and ongoing rental demand.
Capital program already executed (risk removed):
$600,000 commercial kitchen expansion completed in 2025 (capacity + efficiency; supports dine-in and catering).
~$2.44M residential demolition/rebuild program (major modernization of the residential component and related systems).
~$300K fire rating and exiting upgrades (life-safety compliance focus).
Total reinvestment since 2024 appraisal: $3.3M+.
Buyer takeaway: you’re not funding the heavy lift—major work is being completed pre-close.
Value framing (simple narrative):
Heritage building (100+ years) with modernized infrastructure—character retained, functionality upgraded.
“Below replacement cost” story: substantial capital has been put in versus prior appraised condition, without the buyer taking on construction/permitting/overrun exposure.
Clean closing / liabilities:
No third-party operating debt.
Only leased equipment noted: two dishwashers.
Shareholder loans eliminated at closing (no lingering lender entanglements post-close).
Who this fits:
Owner-operator who wants real estate + operating business control.
Hospitality group seeking a flagship venue with residential income diversification.
Investor who values fixed net rent and simplified management (true net), with a tenant operating all business lines and rentals.