In just over a hour, I close on a long time dream. I'm purchasing a mixed use building that eventually will be half shop and half my residence. I've been wanting such a place for well over thirty years.
In a strange turn of events, I'd actually come to Bisbee to look at what was supposed to be an absentee investment that didn't work out and it was only a passing comment from someone that led me to it. I have commitments in Vegas thru mid September, so I probably won't open anything until late October. I'm playing with the idea of opening entirely Christmas themed and then reopening in January. One problem I have is there is a Keto bakery occupying about 15% of the space with a lease through the end of the year. We are negotiating an extension but I am not sure they want to stay.
Assuming they stay, that leaves me about two thousand square feet, divided into six rooms. I've probably drawn out a few dozen layouts but none thrill me, nor have I come up with a.catchy name. I figure if worse come to worse, I can split the building in two and simply rent the front and live in the back. It will be paid for, and taxes are $150 a month. There is a large enclosed veranda that is perfect for an endless garage sale sort of enterprise.
Forty minutes to go....