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COSTS · REAL BUILDOUT NUMBERS
LIVE DATA · 166 BUSINESSES ANALYZED

Startup Costs
by Business

Real, itemized startup cost ranges for dozens of business types: one-time buildout cost and monthly burn, sorted cheapest to start first.

ITEMIZED RANGES·ONE-TIME + MONTHLY·FREE TO READ

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Etsy Shop

$290 to $1,770 one-time · $220 to $720/mo

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Thrift Flipping

$320 to $1,630 one-time · $360 to $1,810/mo

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Ebay Reselling

$360 to $4,600 one-time · $30 to $360/mo

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Microgreens

$570 to $15,050 one-time · $350 to $1,880/mo

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Print On Demand

$770 to $3,420 one-time · $100 to $220/mo

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Craft

$800 to $10,570 one-time · $120 to $1,170/mo

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Dropshipping

$860 to $4,620 one-time · $360 to $3,460/mo

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Notary

$1,200 to $5,210 one-time · $90 to $360/mo

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Beekeeping

$1,240 to $3,530 one-time · $100 to $360/mo

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Bookkeeping

$1,450 to $6,000 one-time · $60 to $420/mo

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Mobile Notary

$1,490 to $3,480 one-time · $280 to $770/mo

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Errand Running Service

$1,740 to $9,050 one-time · $390 to $1,350/mo

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Self Publishing

$1,860 to $9,280 one-time · $110 to $560/mo

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Candle Making

$2,000 to $6,200 one-time · $760 to $2,550/mo

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House Sitting

$2,000 to $6,950 one-time · $210 to $860/mo

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Dog Walking

$2,100 to $7,500 one-time · $110 to $290/mo

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Personal Shopper

$2,100 to $12,000 one-time · $310 to $1,030/mo

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Amazon Fba

$2,210 to $11,750 one-time · $570 to $3,140/mo

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Pet Sitting

$2,400 to $10,650 one-time · $210 to $990/mo

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Resume Writing Service

$2,650 to $11,900 one-time · $160 to $760/mo

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Online Course

$2,770 to $21,450 one-time · $530 to $6,250/mo

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Closet Organizing

$2,970 to $13,600 one-time · $390 to $1,310/mo

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Cleaning

$3,250 to $15,300 one-time · $250 to $650/mo

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Virtual Assistant Agency

$3,400 to $15,000 one-time · $650 to $3,020/mo

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Window Cleaning

$3,750 to $11,950 one-time · $100 to $270/mo

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Hot Dog Cart

$4,100 to $24,350 one-time · $700 to $3,200/mo

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Personal Chef

$4,250 to $12,550 one-time · $220 to $660/mo

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Photo Booth

$4,350 to $15,800 one-time · $240 to $890/mo

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Translation Service

$4,480 to $33,200 one-time · $470 to $3,690/mo

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Turo

$4,480 to $33,650 one-time · $420 to $1,640/mo

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Wedding Planning

$4,800 to $27,300 one-time · $290 to $1,160/mo

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Clothing Brand

$4,900 to $57,200 one-time · $830 to $21,100/mo

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Home Staging

$5,850 to $58,700 one-time · $1,690 to $5,600/mo

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Christmas Lights

$6,000 to $31,500 one-time · $130 to $380/mo

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Mental Health Practice

$6,450 to $29,800 one-time · $810 to $3,770/mo

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Spice Business

$6,500 to $33,200 one-time · $490 to $4,050/mo

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Personal Training

$6,650 to $23,780 one-time · $500 to $2,430/mo

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Mobile Bar

$6,700 to $43,500 one-time · $440 to $1,510/mo

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Atm

$6,770 to $23,430 one-time · $130 to $460/mo

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Interior Design

$7,600 to $40,100 one-time · $590 to $3,700/mo

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Massage Therapy Practice

$7,800 to $35,000 one-time · $1,050 to $4,120/mo

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Medical Billing Service

$7,900 to $31,800 one-time · $660 to $4,150/mo

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Handyman

$8,250 to $34,100 one-time · $270 to $980/mo

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Landscaping

$8,250 to $31,000 one-time · $580 to $1,950/mo

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Courier Service

$8,550 to $44,400 one-time · $1,230 to $3,970/mo

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Esthetician

$8,850 to $26,700 one-time · $1,090 to $3,670/mo

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Vending Machine

$9,050 to $41,400 one-time · $220 to $630/mo

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Food Delivery

$9,550 to $49,800 one-time · $420 to $1,550/mo

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Pressure Washing

$9,550 to $33,100 one-time · $410 to $1,400/mo

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Appraisal Business

$9,900 to $29,800 one-time · $750 to $1,430/mo

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Mobile Detailing

$9,950 to $28,050 one-time · $550 to $1,400/mo

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Music Lesson Studio

$11,000 to $44,500 one-time · $1,670 to $4,850/mo

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Pooper Scooper

$11,050 to $23,150 one-time · $430 to $1,190/mo

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Popcorn Business

$11,150 to $69,600 one-time · $800 to $3,910/mo

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Pool Cleaning

$11,350 to $40,300 one-time · $440 to $1,550/mo

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Mobile Car Wash

$12,100 to $30,000 one-time · $480 to $1,210/mo

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Consulting

$12,220 to $44,350 one-time · $270 to $2,300/mo

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Junk Removal

$12,600 to $44,500 one-time · $830 to $3,300/mo

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Home Inspection

$12,650 to $44,800 one-time · $640 to $1,980/mo

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Firewood

$12,800 to $41,600 one-time · $290 to $960/mo

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Photography

$13,350 to $50,800 one-time · $490 to $2,560/mo

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Vending Massage Chairs

$13,650 to $47,000 one-time · $260 to $830/mo

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Senior Companion Care

$13,800 to $43,400 one-time · $1,180 to $4,450/mo

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Catering

$14,300 to $60,000 one-time · $630 to $3,150/mo

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Lawn Care

$14,450 to $40,000 one-time · $600 to $2,050/mo

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Painting Contractor

$14,600 to $46,300 one-time · $590 to $2,550/mo

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Electrical Inspection

$14,800 to $60,000 one-time · $990 to $2,600/mo

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Pest Control

$15,400 to $41,600 one-time · $1,310 to $4,500/mo

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Food Cart

$17,200 to $89,700 one-time · $1,660 to $5,950/mo

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Flooring Installation

$17,300 to $56,000 one-time · $680 to $3,100/mo

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Locksmith

$17,600 to $57,600 one-time · $950 to $3,350/mo

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Driving School

$18,400 to $59,200 one-time · $1,460 to $6,100/mo

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Tile Installation

$19,000 to $57,700 one-time · $580 to $1,720/mo

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Senior Transportation

$20,800 to $81,200 one-time · $1,530 to $4,550/mo

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Appliance Repair

$20,900 to $67,600 one-time · $680 to $2,700/mo

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Deck Building

$22,800 to $91,500 one-time · $580 to $2,340/mo

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Yoga Studio

$23,700 to $70,500 one-time · $2,570 to $6,980/mo

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Airbnb

$24,000 to $180,500 one-time · $90 to $410/mo

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Home Remodeling

$24,000 to $98,300 one-time · $850 to $3,600/mo

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Tutoring Center

$24,050 to $147,700 one-time · $1,960 to $8,970/mo

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Party Rental

$24,300 to $116,000 one-time · $1,150 to $4,800/mo

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Meal Prep Business

$24,650 to $109,500 one-time · $4,400 to $19,500/mo

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Garage Door Repair

$25,300 to $70,300 one-time · $2,280 to $8,550/mo

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Fencing Contractor

$25,900 to $101,800 one-time · $950 to $3,150/mo

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Daycare

$26,950 to $218,000 one-time · $5,800 to $32,000/mo

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Snow Removal

$27,150 to $60,800 one-time · $320 to $770/mo

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Roofing Contractor

$29,300 to $148,000 one-time · $2,550 to $13,300/mo

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Acupuncture Clinic

$30,800 to $86,300 one-time · $1,930 to $6,380/mo

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Plant Nursery

$32,600 to $238,500 one-time · $930 to $5,150/mo

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Plumber

$32,950 to $109,700 one-time · $1,170 to $4,950/mo

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Ghost Kitchen

$35,350 to $150,100 one-time · $5,200 to $24,900/mo

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Electrician

$36,600 to $129,000 one-time · $2,300 to $9,950/mo

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Welding Shop

$36,700 to $161,000 one-time · $2,150 to $7,550/mo

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Barbershop

$37,000 to $126,000 one-time · $5,400 to $24,100/mo

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General Contractor

$37,000 to $170,700 one-time · $1,180 to $6,400/mo

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Drywall Installation

$37,200 to $100,500 one-time · $1,030 to $4,600/mo

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Home Care

$38,000 to $113,500 one-time · $1,700 to $7,000/mo

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Construction

$39,700 to $171,000 one-time · $1,400 to $6,100/mo

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Masonry Contractor

$39,800 to $112,500 one-time · $1,450 to $4,350/mo

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Taco Truck

$42,900 to $131,200 one-time · $2,250 to $5,700/mo

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Carpet Cleaning

$46,000 to $90,300 one-time · $900 to $3,000/mo

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Meal Delivery Service

$46,100 to $151,700 one-time · $1,450 to $8,400/mo

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Hvac

$49,400 to $119,500 one-time · $1,170 to $3,870/mo

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Car Wrap Shop

$50,800 to $153,500 one-time · $4,650 to $14,900/mo

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Food Truck

$52,900 to $147,500 one-time · $880 to $2,600/mo

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Dog Grooming

$53,400 to $177,400 one-time · $1,730 to $6,250/mo

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Escape Room

$55,100 to $210,500 one-time · $250 to $750/mo

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Coffee Roasting

$55,400 to $211,200 one-time · $3,450 to $17,000/mo

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Moving Company

$55,800 to $133,600 one-time · $9,950 to $19,300/mo

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Rv Rental

$57,200 to $127,000 one-time · $1,700 to $6,220/mo

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Nail Salon

$57,600 to $197,100 one-time · $2,450 to $8,950/mo

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Juice Bar

$60,500 to $188,500 one-time · $250 to $650/mo

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Solar Installation

$61,000 to $226,000 one-time · $2,000 to $8,900/mo

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Home Health Aide Agency

$64,300 to $210,500 one-time · $3,200 to $13,700/mo

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Pet Grooming

$65,250 to $261,200 one-time · $4,730 to $12,600/mo

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Candy Store

$66,500 to $286,500 one-time · $8,010 to $32,180/mo

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Cafe

$68,300 to $263,400 one-time · $360 to $1,100/mo

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Non Medical Transport

$68,400 to $188,300 one-time · $3,430 to $11,250/mo

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Chocolate Shop

$68,600 to $251,500 one-time · $3,780 to $13,100/mo

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Home Health Agency

$69,500 to $178,000 one-time · $5,100 to $17,500/mo

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Tattoo Shop

$70,500 to $215,000 one-time · $1,150 to $3,400/mo

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Dumpster Rental

$75,000 to $172,500 one-time · $4,850 to $13,500/mo

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Bakery

$77,300 to $248,400 one-time · $4,800 to $12,260/mo

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Smoothie Shop

$78,800 to $231,000 one-time · $7,830 to $21,650/mo

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Tree Service

$82,800 to $244,500 one-time · $2,250 to $8,100/mo

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Coffee Shop

$86,200 to $263,000 one-time · $3,210 to $7,550/mo

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Concrete Contractor

$91,300 to $275,500 one-time · $2,950 to $9,650/mo

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Axe Throwing

$92,800 to $265,100 one-time · $2,350 to $7,550/mo

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Trucking

$92,930 to $174,780 one-time · $92,930 to $174,780/mo

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Iv Hydration Clinic

$94,500 to $297,000 one-time · $8,900 to $22,600/mo

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Gym

$98,000 to $367,000 one-time · $1,300 to $4,500/mo

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Bagel Shop

$98,500 to $292,500 one-time · $10,650 to $32,000/mo

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Ice Cream Shop

$100,000 to $295,000 one-time · $3,560 to $7,950/mo

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Cabinetry Shop

$105,500 to $238,500 one-time · $2,400 to $9,600/mo

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Event Venue

$106,500 to $1,111,000 one-time · $9,100 to $28,900/mo

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Donut Shop

$113,000 to $388,000 one-time · $5,070 to $17,900/mo

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Auto Repair Shop

$114,500 to $501,000 one-time · $24,600 to $121,800/mo

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Tire Shop

$117,500 to $370,000 one-time · $4,400 to $14,300/mo

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Butcher Shop

$119,000 to $375,500 one-time · $12,880 to $48,750/mo

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Pizza Shop

$119,500 to $451,000 one-time · $380 to $1,000/mo

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Chiropractic Clinic

$121,500 to $278,500 one-time · $4,600 to $12,300/mo

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Boba Tea Shop

$123,000 to $300,000 one-time · $3,200 to $10,450/mo

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Bar

$123,300 to $475,000 one-time · $8,850 to $23,000/mo

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Car Rental

$128,500 to $391,000 one-time · $5,900 to $15,800/mo

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Hearing Aid Clinic

$129,000 to $355,000 one-time · $13,200 to $31,200/mo

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Restaurant

$131,000 to $516,000 one-time · $4,600 to $17,850/mo

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Laundromat

$144,500 to $375,000 one-time · $3,450 to $9,250/mo

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Wholesale Bakery

$144,500 to $546,500 one-time · $3,300 to $10,500/mo

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Oil Change Shop

$148,500 to $489,000 one-time · $8,950 to $32,000/mo

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Pool Installation

$152,500 to $388,000 one-time · $5,250 to $17,800/mo

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Glamping

$168,000 to $1,105,000 one-time · $600 to $2,300/mo

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Towing

$168,800 to $366,800 one-time · $5,150 to $13,400/mo

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Physical Therapy Clinic

$171,500 to $434,500 one-time · $4,700 to $12,300/mo

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Arcade

$176,200 to $607,700 one-time · $11,800 to $39,000/mo

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Food Truck Commissary

$214,000 to $818,000 one-time · $8,600 to $38,900/mo

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Optometry Practice

$215,500 to $506,000 one-time · $9,000 to $23,900/mo

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Mini Golf

$298,500 to $791,000 one-time · $550 to $1,600/mo

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Med Spa

$306,500 to $895,000 one-time · $18,900 to $61,700/mo

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Assisted Living Facility

$359,500 to $4,265,000 one-time · $24,700 to $283,200/mo

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Dental Practice

$372,500 to $920,000 one-time · $23,650 to $59,200/mo

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Winery

$403,000 to $2,446,000 one-time · $6,100 to $29,500/mo

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Brewery

$555,000 to $1,966,000 one-time · $10,600 to $41,000/mo

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Distillery

$562,000 to $2,453,000 one-time · $11,100 to $53,200/mo

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Urgent Care Clinic

$589,000 to $1,400,000 one-time · $57,000 to $124,000/mo

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Carwash

$711,000 to $2,238,000 one-time · $10,500 to $24,300/mo

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Storage Units

$732,000 to $4,060,000 one-time · $1,150 to $4,500/mo

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