⚡ TL;DR:
5 deals: Pressure Washing ($378K SDE), Tech-Enabled Field Services ($1.1M SDE), Mountain Hotel ($6.0M ask, RE included), Landscape Design ($454K SDE), Durable Medical Equipment ($1.3M SDE)
Prices range from $1.3M to $6.0M from businesses across Texas, Colorado, Massachusetts, and California
The Self-Funded Search Playbook: The full framework for buying a $1–5M business with SBA financing and no outside investors
📊 Newly Listed Deals
🔧 Pressure Washing Business
Turnkey pressure washing company serving commercial and residential clients across the Dallas — Fort Worth Metroplex, established in 2022. The business supplements its core revenue with seasonal Christmas light installation for high-end residential clients, generating roughly 30% of revenue in Q4. Operations run with 3 employees, streamlined systems, and no certifications or licenses required — making it a true turnkey opportunity with owner-operator or semi-absentee potential.
📍 Location: Fort Worth, TX
💰 Asking Price: $1.3M
💼 SDE: $378K
📊 Revenue: $825K
🧮 Estimated DSCR: 2.1x
💵 Estimated Cash Flow After Debt Service: $196K
ℹ️ Source: Transworld Business Advisors
⏰ Listed: 3 Days Ago
Business Highlights:
45.8% SDE margin with a 3.3x asking multiple — strong profitability for a service business this young
$159K in FF&E included; no inventory required to operate
Diversified revenue mix with built-in Q4 seasonality boost from Christmas light installs — repeat residential clients drive retention
Two Google Business profiles and two Local Service Ad profiles expected to roughly double lead flow this year — significant organic growth runway
Seller offering transition support; no licenses needed, SBA-eligible with 10% down — ideal for a first-time buyer or bolt-on to an existing home services operation
💻 Tech-Enabled Field Services
Nationwide, tech-enabled field services platform based in the Southwest serving enterprise clients across insurance, property, and asset-intensive verticals. The company operates a proprietary end-to-end system that manages intake, dispatch, execution, quality control, compliance, and reporting across multiple service types. A 46-person remote workforce delivers inspection, repair, and maintenance programs at scale — with the platform designed for repeatable, enterprise-level workflows that drive operating leverage as volumes grow.
📍 Location: Southwest U.S.
💰 Asking Price: Not Disclosed
💼 SDE: $1.1M
📊 Revenue: $7.1M
ℹ️ Source: Calder Capital
⏰ Listed: 4 Days Ago
Business Highlights:
15.8% SDE margin on $7.1M revenue — platform model drives operating leverage as volume scales
Proprietary workflow technology manages the full service lifecycle — well-documented and transferable to new ownership
Enterprise client base with repeat, platform-based engagement — business is embedded within customer operations across multiple service types
46 employees on a primarily remote model with leased office space — asset-light structure with geographic flexibility
Limited seller financing available — multiple expansion paths including downstream maintenance conversion and adjacent verticals
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🏨 Mountain Hotel
30-room lodging property located near Breckenridge, Colorado — positioned for year-round demand from Summit County recreation, Dillon Reservoir traffic, and interstate travelers. The hotel operates a guest-ready, amenity-supported model with indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, and complimentary continental breakfast. Real estate is included in the asking price. Owner is retiring.
📍 Location: Dillon, CO
💰 Asking Price: $6.0M
💼 SDE: Not Disclosed
📊 Revenue: Not Disclosed
ℹ️ Source: First Choice Business Brokers
⏰ Listed: 2 Days Ago
Business Highlights:
Real estate included at $6.0M — 30 rooms with full amenity package (pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, breakfast service, free parking)
Located off I-70 in Summit County near Dillon Reservoir — year-round demand corridor serving ski traffic, summer recreation, and pass-through travelers
Identified value-add opportunities include tightening seasonal pricing, reducing OTA dependence, and adding ancillary revenue through packages and local partnerships
Fully operational with 24-hour front desk, in-room conveniences, and guest-friendly grounds — turnkey for an owner-operator or strategic hotel group
Financials available upon NDA — ideal for hospitality buyers expanding in Colorado mountain markets or investors seeking a real estate-backed lodging asset
🌿 Landscape Design & Maintenance
Established in 1998, this residential landscape design, build, and maintenance firm operates in Suffolk County, Massachusetts with nearly three decades of reputation behind it. The company offers comprehensive design, project oversight, and fine garden maintenance — known for solving complex site challenges with high-quality horticultural expertise. A skilled, stable team serves a loyal client base with consistent year-over-year revenue growth. Owner is retiring.
📍 Location: Boston, MA
💰 Asking Price: $1.3M
💼 SDE: $454K
📊 Revenue: $3.6M
🧮 Estimated DSCR: 2.4x
💵 Estimated Cash Flow After Debt Service: $264K
ℹ️ Source: Transworld Business Advisors
⏰ Listed: 1 Day Ago
Business Highlights:
2.9x asking price multiple on $454K SDE — priced at just 0.4x revenue for a 27-year-old business with consistent growth
$3.6M revenue with a design-led model that integrates maintenance, construction, and project oversight — multiple revenue streams from a single client relationship
Loyal residential client base built over nearly three decades — repeat maintenance contracts provide a recurring revenue foundation
$118K in FF&E included; $4,375/month rent with no inventory required — low overhead, asset-light operations
Retirement sale with a skilled, stable team in place — well-suited for a strategic buyer or an operator in the Boston-area landscape market
🏥 Durable Medical Equipment Supplier
Nationwide supplier of durable medical equipment operating for 22 years out of Los Angeles County, providing specialized equipment on both a sales and rental basis. The business focuses on workers' comp claims — a niche requiring complex, specialized equipment that few storefront DME providers can serve. Three distinct lines of business include direct referrals from Managed Care providers, supply for Personal Injury claims, and billing services for other firms. Owner works part-time and is not integral to daily operations, with 11 full-time employees running the business.
📍 Location: Los Angeles County, CA (Relocatable)
💰 Asking Price: Not Disclosed
💼 SDE: $1.3M
📊 Revenue: $4.4M
ℹ️ Source: Venture Advisors Business Sales & Acquisitions
⏰ Listed: 5 Days Ago
Business Highlights:
30.0% SDE margin on $4.4M revenue — workers' comp DME niche is less susceptible to economic cycles and has fewer specialized competitors nationally
Semi-absentee owner with 11 full-time trained staff in place — well-tenured team with specialized knowledge that differentiates from storefront DME providers
Three revenue streams from a single operation — Managed Care referrals, personal injury equipment supply, and third-party billing services each offer independent growth paths
$377K in FF&E and $50K inventory included; 3,347 sq ft leased space at $9,500/month (MTM, long-term available) — business is relocatable
Retirement sale with transition training included and longer-term consulting available — complete financial and business records with 22 years of operating history
📖 The Self-Funded Search Playbook
$100K in equity → $1.7M in 5 years — while collecting a $150K+ salary the entire time.
Self-funded searchers now represent over 60% of individual acquisitions under $5M. But lots of acquisition content is still written for buyers raising from investors and targeting $10–30M deals. Different model, different playbook.
This is the framework for buyers using SBA financing, putting up their own capital, and keeping 100% ownership — from setting criteria to closing to the first 100 days that determine the next 10 years.
Disclaimer: Educational content only - not investment advice. Listings from third-party sources, accuracy not guaranteed. Do your own due diligence. Consult professionals before making decisions.
