If you have decided to invest at the bayshore want to work with me, there are several ways to do it. Each of these four ways listed below can be successful; it is mostly a matter of meeting your specific goals.
- HIRE: First, there is the ‘old fashioned way”: hire me. After all, helping investors is my decades long profession. That is how I was originally introduced to Money Island more than 30 years ago. An investor wanted information about the properties. I compiled real estate information that was not easily available online in those days. Now my work focuses more on tax and financing strategies for local investors. But I also helped set up a commercial fishing business, a rental boat business, and other local businesses nearby.
- SHAREHOLDER: Next, the most straightforward way is as a shareholder in the Nantuxent business startup. I am working to promote the interests of all shareholders collectively, so this is an easy way to benefit. Since the early stage investors are also covered by a blanket mortgage, this is also the safest route for early stage investors in 2025. Larger investors may want an active in planning and working business strategies. That is welcome.
- JOINT VENTURE: A third way is a joint venture. If you own equipment, property, or a business that meshes with ours, a joint venture can add value to both of us. For example, a boat owner could use it for occasional rentals and the revenue split between us. Dock owners on privately owned properties here have historically used me to rent, maintain and manage their property. We welcome contributions of labor, professional services, marketing services (from your home), boatyard labor, boats, building supplies and more.
- COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM: The fourth way is through the Community Investment Program. The intent from the beginning is to keep local people involved in the future of the Money Island community. Some forecasters think that the community will be the exclusive domain of a wealthy corporation. Author Andrew Lewis, in his book “The Drowning of Money Island” proposes this as our future. One way to benefit whether this happens or not, is to be a minority shareholder. The Community Investment Program recognizes small cash investment, time and property toward pooled equity shares held by Baysave for the benefit of the investors. This is different than owning shares directly, but is still a great way to get started.
If you are unsure, that is also normal. I suggest thinking about your specific goals and then setting a time for us to talk and ask more questions.