How do you find existing for rent / for sale restaurant retail space?
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Call a commercial real estate agent. If you're on the 'buying' side of a sale or lease, you don't pay the agent - agents are paid by the seller (or landlord, in the event of a lease).\n\nIf you don't know of any commercial real estate agents, call a repuable local real estate company and ask if they have anyone who specializes in commercial real estate, and if not if they can refer you to someone.
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Go around to all the fisbo in your town and ask them if you could bring them a buyer that would net them the same, could you list their house. Call all the landlords that are advertising apartments for rent in the newspaper and ask them if they would be willing to cash in on all the hard work they have done on their property. Personal observation will be your number one source of leads.
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have you checked on prior sales and similar homes currently on the market in your area?  That would be the first place to start....
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There is a terrific resource called "score" which has a local office. They can guide you. Their staff is mostly volunteer, and they are retired folks who assist people with aspirations like yours, perhaps even aligning you with a previous restaurant owner. Contact me if you need a real estate agent!
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Try to find a store near you on the internet.
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Two ways that I know of and have used are 1) searching them out on the BBB (Better Business Bureu) and 2) look on their site for what city they are based out of and go to that city's official website and look them up in the registered business listings.\n\nIf the business can't be found in either of those two places that doesn't immediately mean they are not valid, but if they are in atleast one fo those places you can rest assured that they are. :)\n\nHope that helps. :)
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well, generally they lease commercial buildings (defined period with contract) not rent, and your local realtor can help you with this since lots of major realty companies list these "commercial lease buildings".\n\nif you were looking to buy an ongoing business, such as a spa or beauty salon, then your best bet is to start in the major newspaper's classifieds "businesses for sale" section.  There are also a few firms that specialize in buying and selling of businesses only, but i don't know where you are, nor can i recall any names at the moment.  try searching for " sell your business" on the net, maybe you'll get some compnanies that specialize in that.  good luck!
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Have you considered Ebay?  Or a streetside sale?
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If that's the case, then you need to be creative in your definitions of space. It would depend somewhat on what kind of a store you are talking about.  Storefronts don't always need to be large or on the first floor. Sometimes an apartment or a finished basement in a commercially zoned area can be used. \n    Can the product be sold from a pushcart? Is there an alcove or alley that could be used? Open markets and bizarres have been part of our culture for centuries. Be creative. You may find that other businesses will join you as your business and reputation grows. Location is important, but if it's not available, then you must create your own.  Make sure to check local permit requirements and local regulations before starting any business.
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You might check out the Small Business Administrations web page...Good luck and happy renting!
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RENT the space.   Visit www.iPowerWeb.com\n\nGood luck
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Try listing it on www.loopnet.com, there are hundreds of thousands of business, commercial property,high rise office buildings, shopping malls, listed for sale on their site with good results in SALES.. GOOD LUCK.
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Where are you located (city/state)?  That would help direct you to someone who could help you find a buyer.
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Try FSBO's, or expired listings
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Check you classifieds section, talk to related business to set something up that can be cross marketed and share some space, get in touch with a Realtor.
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I would say to hire an apt. finder/locator service.  They don't cost you a think & can help you find (house or apt to rent) exactly what your looking for.
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I have rented commercial space and there are some questions that you need to answer for your self:\n1.  What is my budget for this space?\n2. Does my budget include renovating the space to meet my business needs?\n3. What will be the cost of related insurance for the property? What will be the cost of any business license?\n4. Where is the location of my target customer? \n5.  How is my target customer going to reach me? (transportation to site)\n6.  Do I need a road frontage location for visibility or could a strip mall space accommodate my needs?\n7. What size space is the maximum and minimum I could live with?\n8.  Is there an opportunity to lease-option the site, so that if (no when) I get my business going well, I could consider purchasing the real estate?\n9.  When you find a site: who are your neighbors?\n\nGood luck with your business.  I am not a Realtor, but a mortgage lender in 38 states.  Please e-mail me if you need a referral in your area or would consider purchasing a commercial space and have questions.