This Mobile RV Repair Business Makes $105K a Year

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In this episode the hosts talk about a $350,000 mobile RV repair business in Georgia generating $105,000 in annual seller earnings, debating whether its established customer base and growth potential justify buying a business where the owner is also the entire workforce.

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What if you could buy a business making six figures for just $350,000—but you had to do all the work yourself? This week on Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael Girdley, Heather Endresen, Mills Snell, and Jordan from Acquisition Lab break down a proprietary mobile RV repair business in Georgia. The company generates approximately $250,000 in annual revenue and $105,000 in seller's discretionary earnings (SDE), with a $350,000 asking price representing a 3.3x multiple. The six-year-old operation comes with an established customer base, booked appointments, manufacturer-authorized service relationships, specialized repair tools, and a 2012 Ford F-350 service truck.

The catch? The owner is the primary technician, meaning a buyer either needs to learn RV repair or hire someone who can do the work. The hosts debate whether you're actually buying a transferable business or simply paying $350,000 to buy yourself a job. Heather explains why SBA financing can be especially challenging for smaller acquisitions, while Mills explores creative seller-financing structures, including offering full asking price with 90% seller financing versus a significantly lower all-cash offer. They also examine what the customer relationships, manufacturer authorizations, and seller training are really worth when so much of the operation depends on one person.

Key Highlights:
- $350K Asking Price, $105K SDE: Georgia RV repair business with $250K revenue and a 3.3x multiple.
- Buying a Business or a Job? Owner-dependent operations raise scalability and transition concerns.
- SBA Financing Challenges: Heather discusses why smaller acquisitions can be difficult to finance.
- Creative Seller Financing: Mills and Jordan explore seller notes, discounted offers, and minority ownership.
- Blue-Collar Growth Potential: Scaling through new technicians, campground partnerships, and better systems.

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