In this episode, Tim talks with Sarah Bratcher, a CPA, real estate investor, and founder of REI Accounting Solutions, about buying a laundromat after years in real estate and finance. The conversation also expands into the difference between building a business from scratch versus buying an established one, how Sarah is thinking about acquiring a bookkeeping firm next, and why knowing your numbers matters whether you're buying, selling, or running a business.

Tim is an entrepreneur who believes everyone should explore the opportunities that business and real estate can provide on the path to financial freedom. He owns and operates a wine & liquor store, a software startup, a consulting company, and a growing portfolio of commercial and residential real estate.

Tim's passion for independent business has led him to support dozens of other business owners. For over a decade, he has worked with businesses on strategy, processes, finances, and marketing. These experiences, along with analyzing dozens of other businesses for potential acquisition, have provided Tim with an immense knowledge base to pull from.

Tim has appeared on multiple top-tier podcasts in the financial space, such as Bigger Pockets Money and The Freedom Chasers Podcast.

[00:00 – 00:28] Starting vs Buying a Business

[00:28 – 02:17] Meet Sarah Bratcher

[02:17 – 08:55] From CFO to Investor to Laundromat Buyer

[08:55 – 13:08] Using a Laundromat Deal for Tax Strategy

[13:08 – 19:14] Why This Laundromat Won the Deal

[19:14 – 25:52] Financing, Due Diligence, and Utility Checks

[25:52 – 34:45] Improving the Laundromat After Closing

[34:45 – 43:47] Why Buying Was Easier Than Starting

[43:47 – 52:15] Sarah's Next Acquisition: A Bookkeeping Firm

[52:15 – 59:20] Why Bookkeeping Matters for Business Owners

[59:20 – 01:04:14] Masterminds, Community, and Bigger Goals

Sarah Bratcher is a CPA, real estate investor, and founder of REI Accounting Solutions. She previously served as CFO of a high-growth real estate company and now helps real estate investors use their numbers to make better decisions. Alongside her bookkeeping business and rental portfolio, she and her husband bought a laundromat in 2025 and have been growing it through operational improvements and customer-focused changes.

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"Buying an established business that's been there for 30 years and people already know it... it wasn't nearly as much as we've had to do in growing our other businesses." — Sarah Bratcher

"You still need to look at your reports and know what those numbers are." — Sarah Bratcher

"Masterminds helped me not quit and help me feel less alone through the whole process." — Sarah Bratcher