Zero to One, Then 1 to 4 by Acquisition

Rahib Diwan started a short-term rental company, then bought another one 3x its size without having to use more cash.

Topics in Rahib interview:

From healthcare to short-term rentalsBuilding the business from scratchChoosing Nashville as the marketLuxury properties as a nicheValuing the property management businessFinancing through an SBA expansion loanSellers retaining 20% equityPreserving property-owner relationshipsUnexpected customer churn after acquisitionRebuilding operations and booking momentumReferences and how to contact Rahib:

LinkedInVisit Nashville NowMatt Orley on Acquiring Minds: Buying for Brand (Then Growing 4x)Megan McGee on Acquiring Minds: No SBA Loan and $75k Out of PocketGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.

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