- Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) is the basis for most Main Street valuations; EBITDA is used for larger companies.
- Typical Las Vegas multiples range from 2x to 4x SDE, driven by industry, owner dependence, and growth trend.
- Asset-based and comparable-sales methods cross-check the earnings approach.
- Real estate, inventory, and working capital are usually valued separately from goodwill.
Buyer Resources
Curated guides for success
Essential Guides
Everything a first-time or experienced buyer needs to navigate a Las Vegas acquisition. Tap a guide to open it.
- Define your budget, industry preferences, and lifestyle goals before you search.
- Get pre-qualified with an SBA lender and prepare a personal financial statement.
- Sign an NDA, review the confidential summary, and tour the business discreetly.
- Submit an offer, complete due diligence with a CPA and attorney, secure lease assignment, and close through escrow.
- SBA 7(a) loans finance up to 80–90% of a qualifying purchase over 10 years, often with 10% down.
- Seller financing of 10–30% is common and signals the owner's confidence in the business.
- Conventional bank loans, ROBS (401k rollover), and investor equity round out the capital stack.
- Lenders evaluate cash flow coverage, your experience, credit, and post-closing liquidity.
- No state corporate or personal income tax continues to attract owners relocating from California.
- Population growth, 40M+ annual visitors, and major sports and entertainment investment drive service, hospitality, and construction demand.
- Industrial and logistics growth along the I-15 corridor supports distribution and manufacturing acquisitions.
- Well-run businesses with clean books remain in short supply relative to qualified buyers.
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Interactive Tool
Down Payment Estimator
A quick illustration of how a typical SBA-financed acquisition is structured: your cash down, a 10% seller note, and the bank loan. Actual terms depend on the business and lender.
- Cash down payment
- $112,500
- Seller financing (10%)
- $75,000
- SBA / bank loan
- $562,500
Want to know what you can realistically afford? Jennifer can connect you with an SBA lender for pre-qualification.
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