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Be aware that 5 levels of membership can create divisions within the ownership group because the same investment at any point in time can behave differently for each class of investor, so motivations may not be aligned. 

If you seem like you are just gathering information to self-manage than they will likely blow you off.

The owner said he would sell but at a very high price.

We want to plan in the most tax vantaged ways (which includes keeping future AGI as low as possible) and open to new-age and creative concepts.Respectfully ask to keep discussion to topic vs. selling one's self or services seeking new business.

I HIGHLY suggest you connect with a local expert such as @Josh Green.

He's talking about motivated sellers.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

Some "regular" companies also just like to spit out high dividends.

Even at a high cap rate you've got several million dollars of market value here, so I'm curious about your base numbers.