http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/list.php?3 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:33:38 -0700 Phorum 5.2.9a http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1279,1279#msg-1279 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1279,1279#msg-1279
He advertised it for sale with an asking price and the net profit. I've checked it out and it's all that he claimed it to be, and it would be perfect for upgrade to digital... in short, the numbers work.

I started preparing a prospectus for my lender... and hit a speed bump... the seller won't release the financials until 'after we've agreed on the terms of the deal'.

I told him it would be 'cash at closing on a price we've yet to agree to' - I need to complete my d/d and prospectus first... but apparently that isn't sufficient... he acts like he wants it under contract before he'll discuss it any further.

At this point I began to question if he was close enough to the deal to close it... further d/d revealed that it's the same guy who is paying the property taxes.

This isn't my first commercial property... so what's with this guy? Even if he's selling on proforma (a word he's never mentioned)... I could live with it, if he'd just be upfront about it.

Thoughts?]]> chuck_saylor Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Sun, 13 May 2012 21:18:50 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1278,1278#msg-1278 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1278,1278#msg-1278
Thanks!]]> ck13 Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Fri, 11 May 2012 17:26:46 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1273,1273#msg-1273 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1273,1273#msg-1273
Information of wholesale company of advertising material not in Houston, TX, is also welcome.

Thanks in advance.]]> ichliebedich Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Sun, 06 May 2012 09:18:04 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1272,1272#msg-1272 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1272,1272#msg-1272 ichliebedich Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Sun, 06 May 2012 09:13:38 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1270,1270#msg-1270 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1270,1270#msg-1270
I'm interested in starting a company from the ground up and have to cash to build new structures. Can anyone who has done so please shoot me some advice/guidlines? I live in Central New Jersey. I also need some insite on finding news sites to build and searching the county ordinances. Thank you.

James]]> jbg7676 Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Fri, 04 May 2012 06:42:49 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1269,1269#msg-1269 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1269,1269#msg-1269
Feel free to give me a shout if you have any questions or would like to check out a demo.

Best regards,
Steve Levine
Mission Mobile
310-396-5577 x 115
steve@missionmobile.net]]> mission Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Mon, 07 May 2012 10:05:24 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1268,1268#msg-1268 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1268,1268#msg-1268
I would like to start a small outdoor media business in Charlotte, NC , And my plan is to start with 2 billboards in Charlotte Area to test the market , I will be very thankful if any one can provide me with contact for Billboards steel structure manufacturers in North Carolina who can do the job with lowest possible cost.

Please excuse my grammar and thank you very much in Advance.

Best ,
Mustafa]]> mustafar Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Wed, 02 May 2012 17:21:12 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1265,1265#msg-1265 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1265,1265#msg-1265 I'm upgrading 2 bulletins and need a ball-park idea of the cost.
Trying to avoid the whole 'sales pitch' thing.
I just need a number for my prospectus.
Anyone?]]> chuck_saylor Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:53:32 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1263,1263#msg-1263 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1263,1263#msg-1263 Thanks
Brandon]]> pdwatermelon Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:23:23 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1257,1257#msg-1257 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1257,1257#msg-1257 We own a piece of land along the interstate in Louisiana that is vacant and I've been looking into putting up a simple wooden structured 10'x36' billboard to try and create a little side income for myself. I've found the construction company that can build it and I've spoken to 2 potential customers about advertising there. Now the dilema,.. I've met with the district D.O.T. manager and he explained the rules to me about how it has to be 800 feet from a business, 1,000 feet from the previous sign, and so forth. However, I've seen many billboards along the interstate that are no where close to a business and they are up and running. So my questions is this: Is there any way around building my billboard without getting this permit? What are some of the things that I can look into?]]> w0291524 Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:55:56 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1254,1254#msg-1254 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1254,1254#msg-1254
Thanks,
Al]]> albundy Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:52:55 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1247,1247#msg-1247 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1247,1247#msg-1247 randy Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:16:01 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1241,1241#msg-1241 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1241,1241#msg-1241 STEWART FORD FINANCIAL LENDING COMPANY Present to you 2012 investment and loan offer opportunities to those in need of financial assistance from any country. We focus on startup funds,mortgage loans,Agricultural loans,Personal loans,Educational loans,Purchase loans e.t.c.
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I'm a college senior who will be graduating in June. I have a job lined up that will pay about 4500 a month. I'm projecting I will be able to save at least $8000 a year for the first couple years. I'm searching for smart investments to make on those savings. The idea of billboards is fascinating to me and I will be sure to buy the instructional course if I decide this is a viable option for me. I just have some basic questions:

Generally, what is the best way to start in the industry? Buying existing signs? Building new ones? Flipping them or leasing them out myself?

Also, at my projection of having 8000 per year at my disposal, approximately how long would it take for me to get started? I know that answer is dependent on several factors, but just a rough figure on startup and maintenance costs per sign would go a long way in helping me decide if I would like to pursue this further. Would you suggest looking for financing from another source, such as family memebers or bank loans, to help me get started?

By the way, I live in Southern California, if that's pertinent.

Many thanks]]> jrl12 Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:17:00 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1236,1236#msg-1236 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1236,1236#msg-1236
1. What would you recommend putting on the car magnet? Just the logo (same as the shield)? Does it need more info?
2. What dimensions of the magnet would you go with? If I only put the logo onto the magnet, then it probably doesn't need to be a standard size (12 x18), right?

Magnet's job is to create an impression during the meeting. I am guessing, that additional info isn't needed, as you will not be generating leads this way anyway.

Thank you,
Mark]]> facinated_by_billboards Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:33:45 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1233,1233#msg-1233 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1233,1233#msg-1233
I am finalizing a deal with a landlord to build a 10 by 20, 2 face, back-to-back, 20 ft tall, steel, monopole poster billboard. For my estimates, I tried to get the electricity cost for two, 400 watts each, holophane lights per month (one on each side) and also the insurance cost for 500,000 per person, 1,000,000 per occurrence liability insurance but haven't been able to get this info.. could you please reply with what you think are the ballpark numbers?
Also please let me know if there is any insurance company who you would like to recommend ...

Thanks
Ravi]]> ravirajenbill Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:15:02 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1229,1229#msg-1229 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1229,1229#msg-1229
Well, it took some time but I finally got my first customer. I tried postcards for marketing but that didn't work for me. I got laid off from work recently so I dedicated my time to find customers by knocking on doors. My sales pitch was short and sweet, nobody was going to beat my price. I did use the postcards as a reference (better than a business card).

I have to give Frank credit for his advice in the January 2012 newsletter. It was about understanding the customers profitability/volume of sales and working backwards to figure what an owner has to sell to pay for your sign. If you can figure that out objectively, then you will figure out your target market. So for example, if you are asking $2000 a month for your sign and decide to approach a restaurant, you better understand how many burgers, fries, and drinks your cutomer is going to have to sell just to pay for your sign.

I own a 14x28 center post V and 1 acre of property. Many boards on this state route are either 5x11 or 12x24. I purposely went with the size I have so I could claim the "largest" billboard on this stretch of road between two small cities. It is also the only board that is illuminated. They are great features and talking points but ultimately the sign doesn't make the sale.

I learned alot in the past 18 months and I have no regrets. I believe I have figured out how to make this work for the customer. Now I need to apply what I learned and make it work for me.]]> ian2 Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:24:57 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1227,1227#msg-1227 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1227,1227#msg-1227 oceanm Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:02:41 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1224,1224#msg-1224 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1224,1224#msg-1224 ockie Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:39:08 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1214,1214#msg-1214 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1214,1214#msg-1214 Thanks!
Wayne
http://www.webbsignworks.com]]> 3dsigns Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:51:25 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1208,1208#msg-1208 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1208,1208#msg-1208
I'm currently in the process of starting a digital billboard company. While I go through the licensing and permitting process I am building a business plan to present to investors in the coming weeks.

During my market research, I have not found numbers on industry average vacancy rates for digital billboards. Do these numbers exist? Could you recommend a source for credible industry reports?

Thank You, Much Appreciated.]]> gzolotas Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:55:41 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1207,1207#msg-1207 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1207,1207#msg-1207 ck13 Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:15:34 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1206,1206#msg-1206 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1206,1206#msg-1206
I would like to hear from anyone who has started a billboard / outdoor advertising company from scratch within the last few years (last 5 years, plus or minus). Successful or not, I would like to speak with you about your experience in the modern / recent market climate. Even if you have only a couple signs.

Thank you!

moreoutdoor]]> moreoutdoor Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Thu, 10 May 2012 14:11:22 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1205,1205#msg-1205 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1205,1205#msg-1205
Is it worth having an attorney to create the company? Or using a website/business that offer the service is sufficient?

I am trying to understand what value an attorney would bring and if it's worth the extra cost.

Thank you!]]> facinated_by_billboards Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:22:34 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1204,1204#msg-1204 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1204,1204#msg-1204
Thank you,

Robert O'Shea
Green Ball Properties/Wireless Partners]]> roshea Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:15:27 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1203,1203#msg-1203 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1203,1203#msg-1203 oceanm Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:36:50 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1202,1202#msg-1202 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1202,1202#msg-1202
The Billboard is located on a very BUSY FREEWAY on 880 in the bay area.


Compensation: Attractive Sales Incentives has the potential to make real $$$
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job! email your response/resumes to mp@famecenter.com
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.]]> mpakala Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:01:16 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1200,1200#msg-1200 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1200,1200#msg-1200 ck13 Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:51:19 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1198,1198#msg-1198 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1198,1198#msg-1198 ck13 Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:01:00 -0700 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1195,1195#msg-1195 http://www.outdoorbillboard.com/forum/read.php?3,1195,1195#msg-1195 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46366874/ns/business-real_estate/t/mortgage-relief-houses-turned-billboards/#.TzmF5m_OxbQ]]> facinated_by_billboards Outdoor Advertising & Billboard Investment Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:16:12 -0700