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Exceptional Opportunity in John Day, Oregon
Discover a 14-unit, non-franchised motel that is both profitable and ready for immediate operation. This business can be managed by either an owner or a manager due to its manageable size. The property includes six single queen bed units, eight double queen bed units, & a manager suite. It is highly rated on Bookings & Google. Recent upgrades include new signage, heating and air conditioning units, refrigerators & microwaves, 32'' flat-screen TVs, new beds and flooring, and updated shower surrounds, bedding, and towels. The amenities feature an outdoor seating area, a guest firepit and BBQ, and a small garage/storage space. John Day offers a wealth of public land and recreational activities, such as fossil beds, gold panning, hiking, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, high mountain lakes, hunting, and more. The current owners are absentee, and there's a manager on-site who is willing to stay or help train. Owner will carry.
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Loan amount $400,000 · $100,000 down · 30 year term
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