Looking for property for a indoor/outdoor dog daycare.. might as well be trying to open up a strip club.
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[{"id": "i3eq3sx", "text": "So I opened a dog training school and went through a similar wringer.\n\nDepending on your locale, the zoning laws are likely different based on use. For instance in Quebec, zoning for a school is commercial, but daycare is industrial/agricultural.\n\nMore than zoning, you have to convince the broker and owner of the project.\n\nIt's important to have a well rehearsed pitch -- people don't know anything about dogs so they'll be inherently skeptical. Make sure you have fast and convincing answers on any doubts. They'll want to make sure you're on top of all the potential hassles (noise, cleanliness, reactive/destructive dogs, etc.).\n\nIf you can contact people directly, instead of being email #12342 that day, it'll help.", "replies": [{"id": "i3f3hgu", "text": "Thanks so much for the reply. My town I dog walk in and train says ZERO dog daycares allowed lol then the next town over allows in certain zones.. I have my surrounding towns regulations practically memorized by now lol. Every agent I talk to sounds excited and then fall off the earth.. unfortunately I don\u2019t make it far enough to find landlords number to give a pitch. I am ready to send my business proposal to anyone that is ready :)", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "i3ezhtl", "text": "Where are you looking? I've gotten probably a hundred e-mails about a facility for sale near me, probably from one of the brokers I've worked with. However, I can't recall if it's owner-occupied or leased.", "replies": [{"id": "i3f3ncg", "text": "Haha oh boy..Fairfield county, CT", "replies": [{"id": "i3f8q33", "text": "Have you been contacting the local retail focused commercial brokers ?", "replies": [{"id": "i3f9zb0", "text": "Yes, I have essentially been contacting every commercial broker in each town I am interested in.. guessing just not a lot on right now..", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}, {"id": "i3g1fe6", "text": "Theres a bunch of dog daycares in fairfield county. Im surprised youre having so much trouble.", "replies": [{"id": "i3g68fs", "text": "Most of them are only indoors.. I am looking for some outdoor space as well.. specifically in Ridgefield, Westport, Wilton. Zoning and landlord needs to allow it and from what I see on loopnet.. not much out there", "replies": [{"id": "i3kmkjh", "text": "Of course; the dogs are happier when they can go outside. My only thought is to maybe try a residential agent, esp in ridgefield and wilton because theres so luch less commercial space than westport? Loopnet has a whole bunch of spaces for rent on rt.1 between westport and fairfield. Whether theyre zoned correctly or not, I dont know.\n\nI suppose asking some of the shelters who they used to procure their buildings would help too. \n\nYou'll find a space. Fairfield county loves dogs and with people beginning to work from home less than before, there is definitely an increasing need for a daycare.", "replies": [{"id": "i3l3wl9", "text": "I will reach out to a residential agent, thanks. A lot on Rt 1. Aren\u2019t standalone(I don\u2019t care but neighbors might not be thrilled) and I have been hitting walls right and left with landlord\u2019s not interested in dog daycare.. had one guy even say he hates them lol.  I guess patience is a virtue.. I will be taking a drive around town this weekend to scout", "replies": [{"id": "i3l4ctv", "text": "Good luck to you!", "replies": [{"id": "i3m5069", "text": "Thank you!", "replies": [], "depth": 8}], "depth": 7}], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "i3ezqet", "text": "Found it here: [https://realnex.com/listings/804070/Land-and-Buildings-use-as-Pet-daycare](https://realnex.com/listings/804070/Land-and-Buildings-use-as-Pet-daycare)\n\nSpring, TX. They're selling the land, buildings, and operations.", "replies": [{"id": "i3f3t00", "text": "Guess I am moving to Texas! \ud83e\udd20 New England\u2019s seasons are overrated anyways", "replies": [{"id": "i3f44da", "text": "Hey, I'm can't see myself leaving New York, but Texas isn't terrible. Maybe part-time if you could find a manager down there.", "replies": [{"id": "i3f4nob", "text": ".. same but walking 8 hours a day this long winter has me dreaming of the south.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}]