How to analyze a small business acquisition - 8 min
Learn what to request, which seller claims to verify, how to make buyer adjustments, and how to read the first result.
Read moreLearn how to review a business before deeper diligence.
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Business buying basics
Financing and cash flow
Metrics and valuation context
Why operating yield alone can mislead - 5 min
See how owner replacement, working capital, recurring expenses, and debt can change an attractive headline result.
Read moreMetric calculations - 4 min each
See the inputs, formula, result, meaning, and limitation for common buyer measures without entering data on the marketing site.
Read moreHow the analysis works and formula reference - 10 min
See how the inputs become buyer results, then open the exact formulas if you need them.
Read moreIncome property
How to analyze an income property - 7 min
Review rent, property expenses, NOI, CAP Rate, debt coverage, and cash flow in the property-specific path.
Read moreIncome-property cash flow - 3 min
See how rent, operating expenses, and mortgage payments determine monthly cash flow.
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