How to Build $7.5m in Net Worth by Buying a B&B

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Christine Traylor is bringing entrepreneurial ambition to a business often dismissed as a side gig for retirees

Topics in Christine’s interview:

Pivoting from international development to business ownerAcquiring a historic B&B in Dupont Circle A seller who refused to negotiate on priceLiving on site with her family at the B&BCalculating the value of the real estateRaising 2 small children in their businessLong, frustrating buying processCombining SBA, conventional loan and seller noteDifficulty in hiring an innkeeperStanding out amongst the hospitality competition

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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron

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