is there a way you can purchase a building, put your current business in that building under a long term lease, and then sell off your business, retaining the building, and lease income along with that deal?  

Best retain an Architect or Civil Engineer to investigate this things before you Close and give options on what to build.  

If not yours then the current owner who wants to retain some ownership.  

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Purchased with lease with purchase contract, then wholesaled to an investor group, retaining 10% ownership.

Retaining Quality TenantsReducing vacancy isn’t just about filling units, it’s about keeping good tenants happy• Fast response to maintenance requests• Clear communication of rules and expectations• Small incentives at renewal (fresh paint, minor upgrades)A tenant who stays saves turnover costs, extensive repairs, and new marketing expenses.4.

NOVEL’s 318-unit complex leads the first wave of construction (Axios).Eastland Park: Set to break ground in spring 2025, this park (with dog-park, skate and spray-ground amenities) redevelops the old Eastland Mall site and will attract new residents and businesses when complete by late 2026 (Axios).Uptown Revitalizations: Large projects like the Brooklyn & Church block investment (retail + residential) signal renewed activity, despite some delays in nearby Brooklyn Village (Axios).Gaston County (ZIP 28012)Population Context: Gaston County's estimated population in 2024 stands at ~242,000, up from ~228,000 in 2020 Belmont (28012) will be a short drive from the upcoming River District and is also known for its historical southern charm in the Downtown Area!

Release tied to delivery of vacant, undamaged units (or after specific milestones like writ executed).Seller-paid legal: seller funds your attorney retainer from proceeds.Per-diem penalties for every day past a hard date that units remain occupied.Cash-for-keys budget pre-approved with the seller.

I have a client who has land who wants it developed into a brewery/winery in which he retains ownership of the land to earn from the cash flow.

I only require a buyer to view it if I do not have experience with that buyer or if they are sending signals of being flakey.