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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsAugust 23, 2021

Buying an Online Side Hustle (for Less than $5k)

with Vivian Chen · Modern Innkeeper

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LenderHawk analysis. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Acquiring Minds.

The Deal

Business
Modern Innkeeper
Industry
E-commerce (Airbnb Supplies)
Purchase Price
$5K
Year
2018
Financing
SBA 7a
Deal Source
other

Financing Structure

Buyer Equity
$5K

Strategic Rationale

Desired creative side hustle with low capital risk; saw potential to revive an abandoned brand.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Revenue recovered from near zero to close to $5,000/month; margins 45-60%.

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Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

The Huntington National Bank85%
$25KP + 5.00%FY2011
TD Bank, National Association85%
$50KP + 2.50%FY2016
The Huntington National Bank85%
$1.3MP + 2.00%FY2019

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