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Tech founder sharing business and real estate. Contractor Garages/Self Storage/Industrial 2m+sqft… deal breakdown Instagram @ TherealChrisRamsey

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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Demand for contractor garages is 5x that of self storage units.
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You go to help your friend move…. He offers beer and pizza. You chip his wall moving a triple dresser to 3rd floor. His wife is irate. You are the bad guy. Moving sucks, after the age of 35 stop asking your friends to move your whole house.
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A Texas teacher sent this out and I love it. Thoughts?
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Billionaire founder of Oakley selling his humble abode for 68m and it’s insane.
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Family compound is goals 🔥
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2 months
I have gone down a rabbit hole. Founder of Oakley bought this property for $75m in 2021 sold it in 2024 for $210m $135m profit in 3 years.
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Still having your parents around is really one of the highest forms of wealth and most don’t even realize it.
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Owner of 100m worth of industrial real estate and his broker.
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2 years
Underrated business advice: Marry the right person.
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You think you want a house like this. Then you buy a house like this. Then you realize it’s a full time job. Then you sell and buy a condo.
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Hate it I would been gone by 7:30Am…
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The worst part of self storage.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
Talked with the CEO/friend of a publicly traded bank. He told me him and other bank CEOs firmly believe we are headed for a crash and seeing similarities between now and 2008. They are substantially tightening up on loans and preparing for the worst.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Demand for contractor garages is 5x that of self storage units. Getting into contractor garages today is like getting into self storage on the ground floor.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
Your bearish on office but, realize people need a small office. Your bullish on industrial but, realize most people don’t need 50k sqft on a 5 year lease. Contractor garages are the assets for you.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
Demand for contractor garages is 5x that of self storage units.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
7 months
@Blackmillions_ Imagine if we could just sign things and then say we didn’t understand them!
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
10 months
New cafe opened near me that serves coffee in the morning and cocktails at night. It’s been packed since opening 6 months ago.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Being cash poor because you invested in real estate is a good thing.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Never, ever have multiple properties under 1 LLC.
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Friday night and the mall is dead. How are these business paying the rent? The shift to strip malls has been fast and pronounced. The American mall is dead.
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@shaunpmartin I am in the moving business it’s hard for people to grasp the fact that moving is hard and sometimes things get damaged.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Never, ever pay a contractor in full before the work is complete.
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Premium contractor garage units. These are in extremely high demand.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Family member is getting married for the 3rd time am I obligated to go to the wedding? Or enough is enough?
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11 months
This is how it’s done.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Never, ever pay a contractor in full before the work is complete.
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Drywall hangers deserve a raise for this one.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
50 percent of realtors will not be realtors 6 months from now!
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
4 months
You can get pretty far in life just by: 1. Showing up 2. Being easy to work with 3. Doing what you say you are going to do
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
A 75 year old seller doesn’t care about money, they would rather sell to someone they like.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
8 months
Would you rather sell your company for 50m at 35 years old. or 250m at 55 years old.
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2 years
Premium contractor garage units. These are in extremely high demand.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
7 months
You don’t need new ideas. You don’t need venture capital. You don’t need a sexy new startup. You need a simple idea and belief. In EVERY city contractors and entrepreneurs are living in apartments and condos with little or no space. They need a space bigger than a self
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
9 months
Indoor golfing sites rapidly growing in my area and printing money. They are up to 8 locations and expanding to other states now. Here is an example layout, bar in the middle surrounded by golf simulators
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Call me crazy…. but I think high schools should teach should teach basically financial literacy. How to write a check Balance a check book Understanding debt. What am I missing?
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Bought a 98” big screen TV. Finally got it mounted today 👌
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
New cafe opened near me that serves coffee in the morning and cocktails at night. Neat business concept that I think will catch on.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
10 months
Today my residential tenant that has been in my apartment since I was 16 years old called me sobbing. She lost her job of 30 years and can’t pay rent. I told her not to worry I’m not going to evict her. These situations are what lead me to industrial real estate.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Moving sucks, after the age of 35 stop asking your friends to move your whole house.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Premium contractor garage units. These are in extremely high demand.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Seller financing right now is a win-win. give them the 6 month ago price, they give you the 6 month ago interest rate.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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This exterior is 🔥
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
7 months
New cafe opened near me that serves coffee in the morning and cocktails at night. The place is so busy they had to buy the lot next door for more parking.
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Absolutely perfect 👌
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Sports betting is an addiction that's spreading. Companies are spending hundreds of millions on ads pushing it on us. The Super Bowl is in Vegas the gambling capital of the world. Sad to see. Grown men throwing away money. If you're betting, please don't do it anymore. Even
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
8 months
Prediction… All these college kids with MBAs getting out of school trying to roll up service companies are going to get eaten alive. They have no idea what they are getting themselves into.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
reintroduce myself and my predictions My family owns a moving company that’s 122 years old. I started a tech company that quotes moving jobs with out physically going out to the home. We work the biggest moving companies in the world. We have more data than anyone in the world
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
People getting $1800 per month for homes. I am getting $1800 for contractor garages with a half bathroom. Focus on opportunities.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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It still blows my mind my rents are even close to homes. People are getting $1900 per month for homes. I am getting $1900 for contractor garages with a half bathroom. Focus on opportunities.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
I drove one of my 26 foot moving trucks today. It is truly insane that Uhaul let’s people who barely have a license drive these things around.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Section 8 rentals are terrible! The tenants will destroy your property. Or at least this is how it used to be…. Sections 8 has gone through a lot of changes. Up until a couple years ago the section 8 program was not good. They paid low rents and the communication/chain of
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
11 months
Never, ever pay a contractor in full before the work is complete.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
6 months
One of my good friends is a doctor. 35 years old. Student loans up to his eyeballs. Constantly working. Minimal time with family. Bought a home after his first years making money. No extra money to invest. Why do people strive for this life?
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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No one else wants it? Looks like a perfect contractor garage to me.
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A kid getting out of high school doesn’t want to go to college. They would rather go to trade school. What trade are you advising them to get into?
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This is 🔥
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
I hired a CEO that went to Harvard/MIT He could raise millions with a few phone calls. When you go to a top college you are not paying for the education. You are paying for the network. You are paying for the alumni.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Demand for contractor garages is 5x the demand for self storage.
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Can’t figure this one out….
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
Your bearish on office but, realize people need a small office. Your bullish on industrial but, realize most people don’t need 50k sqft on a 3 year lease. Contractor garages are the assets for you.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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My predictions on Industrial RE. My family owns a moving company that’s 122 years old. I started a tech company that quotes moving jobs virtually without physically going out to the home. We work the biggest moving companies in the world. We have more data than anyone in the
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Still having your parents around is really one of the highest forms of wealth and most don’t even realize it.
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Need this!
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
8 months
Trust me on this one. I have been a multifamily landlord since I was 16 years old. Industrial is the most “passive income” you’re going to get. Same tenant for 35 years in this industrial warehouse. Don’t hear a word from them.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Your bearish on office but, realize people need a small office. Your bullish on industrial but, realize most people don’t need 100k sqft on a 5 year lease. Contractor garages are the asset for you.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Never, ever have multiple properties under 1 LLC.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
11 months
My grandmother went into an assisted living facility. I have been obsessed with the numbers. -300 1 bedroom apartments -$4000 per month -nurse on staff 24/7 -3 meals a day Over 1.2m per month or 14.4m per year. The average 1 bedroom in the area goes for about $1300 by adding
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
10 months
Epoxy floors quickly turn contractor garages into car condos.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
It’s not only contractors leasing these spaces, who else is leasing them… Car collectors Home stagers Specialty vehicles Hobbyists Landscapers Gymnastics groups Entrepreneurs Plumbers Electricians Amazon resellers Vendors General contractors E-commerce or about anyone
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Closed on this amazing lake house 6 months ago. We are finally ready to put an infinity pool in and get ready for summer. 3 estimates same specs. 40k 110k 90k Always get 3 estimates. Contractor often base their price off their schedule and availability.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Yes, lenders prefer a W2 employee that makes 100k and year over a entrepreneur that makes 1 million a year.
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Proper floor plan.
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Same tenant for 35 years in this industrial warehouse. Don’t hear a word from them. Industrial is the most “passive income” your going to get.
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Contractor Garages standard specs - 1500 sqft - 25x60 - 10x12 overhead doors - Half Bathroom (can be community) - climate controlled - tractor trailer access Sometimes office or shared office Ask me anything.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
If your friend opens a business, especially a new business don’t ask for a discount.
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7 months
Marketing 101
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2 years
Building huge real estate portfolios with no outside capital is possible.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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There's insane demand for youth personal sports training. A friend owns a host of local sports complexes. He has indoor artificial turf fields averaging over 80k sqft. The facilities hold soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and football, games, practices, tournaments, leagues and
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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There is a guy in my area that just offers 50%-60% on every multifamily listing. Guy consistently gets some amazing deals.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
I hired a CEO that went to Harvard and MIT. Watching that man raise money was thing of Beauty. He called a buddy from college with me in the room. He said, I’m working on a new project I need 350k will give you 2%. How fast can you get it me? His buddy said, no problem I’m in
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Contractor Garages standard specs - 1500 sqft - 25x60 - 10x10 doors - Half Bathroom (can be community) - climate controlled - tractor trailer access Sometimes office or shared office Ask me anything.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
If you want to raise rents learn how to value add to your deals.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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It is truly insane that Uhaul lets people who barely have a license drive 26 foot moving trucks around.
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Simple concept with insatiable demand!
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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If I were building Contractor Garages today, these would be the specs. - 1500 sqft - 25x60 - 12x14 ft overhead doors - Half Bathroom each unit - climate controlled - tractor trailer access Sometimes office or shared office
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
There is just something wrong about this…
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Same tenant for 35 years in this industrial warehouse. Don’t hear a word from them. Industrial is the most “passive income” your going to get.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
14 days from closing before and after.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
We have been getting a lot of action, I expect a few offers this week.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Just talked with a guy that owns 200 STR units typically around hospitals. He rents to traveling nurses and people visiting patients in the hospital. He estimates making double what he would if he rented it long term rates.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Contractor pulled up in this today. What are your first thoughts?
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Moving sucks, after the age of 35 stop asking your friends to move your whole house.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
Get the property under contract figure out how to get the money later.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
1 year
Airbnb hosts: No partying allowed on the 4th of July. The house:
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Same tenant for 9 years in this industrial warehouse. Don’t hear a word from them. Industrial is the most “passive income” your going to get.
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
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Indoor golfing sites rapidly growing in my area and printing money. They are up to 8 locations and expanding to other states now. Here is an example layout, bar in the middle surrounded by golf simulators
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Chris Ramsey | SMB and R.E.
2 years
People love cars. People love man caves. These will never go unleased.
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Risk is the best board game of all time and it’s not even close.
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