Innkeeping = Work + Fun + Life… a Nice Balance

How many jobs out there do you know of that can really offer a balance of life, work and fun? I think that Innkeeping may be one of the few! Let’s take a closer look: Work:cleaningcookingworking with dietary restrictionsconstant grocery shoppingcleaning(did I mention cleaning?)dustinghouse maintenancelaundrylandscapingsnow removal (for some of us!)bookkeepingmanaging the reservation systemmanaging the purchasing

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Great article on the truth behind ROBS (Rollover for Business Start-up)…

We’ve had numerous clients utilize their 401k funds to purchase a lodging property, and one of the companies that facilitates this transaction (in accordance with IRS) is Guidant Financial. This can make a substantial difference in what buyers can afford to purchase. Guidant put out this great piece on busting the myths behind ROBS.  Using

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New bed and breakfast listing in Portland, Maine!

Just listed! West End Inn in Portland’s coveted West End District is offered at $1,295,000. Very strong financials, particularly for a 6 room inn. But Portland is hot and continues to grow in business, tourism, the arts and the food scene. West End Inn consistently remains one of the top rated inns on TripAdvisor. There

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SOLD! This waterfront inn in Sullivan, Maine, across Frenchman Bay from Bar Harbor

Congratulations to my buyers and future innkeepers, Todd and Angie! They closed on the former Island View Inn in Sullivan, ‪Maine‬ and plan to renovate and reopen this beautiful waterfront cottage sometime this summer. I know I can’t wait to visit! 

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This is the PERFECT time to buy an inn! WHY?

Glenmoor by the Sea Glenmoor by the Sea Glenmoor by the Sea Greenville Inn Greenville Inn In our experience here in Maine, commercial hospitality financing can take anywhere from 90-120 days. And commercial rates are still fairly low, between 4.5-5%. When does Maine’s tourism “season” kick off? Memorial Day weekend! That’s just shy of 120

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New Waterfront Listing in midcoast, Maine!

Glenmoor By The Sea in Lincolnville Maine offers it all. 10 beautiful waterfront acres on the Penobscot with gorgeous views of Islesboro. 33 units total, 19 guest cottages and 14 guest rooms. All very spacious, most with decks and all with views. There are 2 pools, a tennis court, an exercise room, two play areas

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