Investing in Dollar Stores: Strategies and Challenges

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Tom Rauen, the self-branded "Fast Food Landlord" and owner of Rauen Capital. Tom shares his strategy behind acquiring Triple Net lease assets—primarily dollar stores and fast food locations—in underserved Iowa markets. He dives into the nuances of lease structures, investor returns, and risk mitigation, emphasizing why lease review and local knowledge are key. Tom also discusses the pitfalls of trendy business acquisitions, warning real estate investors about the operational complexity behind buying small businesses.

Tom Rauen

• Owner
• Based in: Dubuque, Iowa
• Say hi to them at
• www.rauencapital.com
• www.linkedin.com/in/tomrauen/

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