The offer process....

We thought we would start up a new blog specifically to document the process of us purchasing a building, starting our own business, and making a million dollars..... ok... so the last part is quite a stretch, but getting our business off the ground is definitely in the works. TC Films is up and running... so now for the building.

Alli and I are looking at a building downtown where we would remodel the downstairs into a creative community for local graphic designers, programmers, web designers/programmers, and other creative media professionals. Rent will be minimal, something like $200/month, and will include desk space (desks provided), all utilities (including internet), and access to a very nice 10 seat conference room for meeting with clients (complete with a presentation system). At this time, we are looking to have 7 spots available for local artists, because we really do not want to crowd the place out. More on this to come.. including a name... which I have NO IDEA what to call it.

After we get the creative group going, we will remodel the upstairs loft into a 2 bedroom condo which we would like to live in for the next 3-5 years. (Alli said that she would love it... but when we start having kids she wants to have a yard.... I said "deal")

I have been dreaming about this creative group for about the last 2 years, and it is really interesting to watch it all potentially come together. I am throwing around numbers right now, and have realized how much dreams can run these days. We will keep you updated on the process...


So.... been working up the plans, shopping/equipment lists, 3d scale model, and everything else that will go into our potential studio. This is A LOT of work, but along with that comes even MORE prayer! Allison and I have been back and forth on this decision, mostly staying "on the same side" of the issues which has been nice, but we have decided, after much prayer and discussion to move forward. If we are able to get a contract on it soon, it will still be 2-3 months before closing because of current owner repairs and special/mixed use permits, and then another 2 months for the gut and remodel. If all goes well though, we could have our open house around the beginning of December.

So... the official offer process begins. Throw one up for us if you catch a moment tomorrow morning. We are really praying that the owner just wants to get rid of it and is willing to fix the things we need fixed.... or at least give us a price reduction off of our offer equal to those fixes. It is a lot to ask, but it is where we begin....

Updates to come...