I bought what I thought was a good business 18 months ago. Income to debt ratio was 3 to 1. Since the 2007/ early 2008 numbers I bought the business based on, the economy has gone to crap culminating in a $140k loss for 2009. If I didn't have the loan on the business the situation would be a better but I don't have that amount in my pocket to pay it off. Since Christmas, things have been very slow with my people in the field working an average of 20 hour or sometimes less weeks. Competition has been brutal with other contractors coming from as far away as 100 miles and some bidding projects below cost. Psychologically, the last year in particular has completely drained me and I've pretty well lost all confidence in the business and any ability to run a business I thought I had. To make matters even worse, when my Dad died in 2007, I inherited a 25% interest in his and Mom's rental properties so I can't default on the loan or I put Mom in Jeopardy. I've even considered using my life insurance policy to cover the debt but it hasn't seasoned yet.
Sorry for the downer rant. I just can't seem to come up with a solution.
Sorry for the downer rant. I just can't seem to come up with a solution.
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