The Maker's Stay

The Asset Control
Roadmap

From Prospect to Sovereign Possession | Hogan Lake 1,733

01

Phase I: The Technical Surround

Cost: $0 (Sweat Equity)

"You don't buy the land; you solve the problem holding the land hostage."

Key Moves:

  • County Administrator Briefing: Use the PUD Master Table to frame the project as a municipal water solution.
  • DCR Data Pull: Secure the dam safety files. This is your "Smoking Gun" for negotiations.
  • Opportunity Appalachia (OA) Inquiry: Trigger the Technical Assistance grant to pay for your architects and pro-forma.
The Control Lever:

By getting the County and State (DCR/VRA) to recognize you as the "Designated Problem Solver" for the dam, you become a protected buyer. The sellers can't easily walk away from the only person who can fix their liability.

02

Phase II: The Simultaneous Strike

Cost: $0 (Strategic Positioning)

The "Talking" Logic:

Reach out to David Boush (Broker). Your script is not "I want to buy," but "I am performing due diligence for a multi-million dollar dam remediation grant."

  • Ask for the "2007 Maintenance Logs" mentioned in the inventory.
  • Mention your ongoing dialogue with Jonathan Sweet (County Admin).
The Price Lever:

The Hogan Lake property has been sitting for a reason. By focusing on the Hazard Potential Classification and Inundation Maps, you build a case for a "Liability-Adjusted Purchase Price." You are the one doing them the favor by taking it over.

03

Phase III: Securing Control

Cost: Institutional Credit / Grant-Backed

We move to a Letter of Intent (LOI) that includes a 6-12 month "Exclusivity/Option Period." During this window, you have Control without Ownership.

Move A

VRA Grant Submission

Use the Option to apply for the $1M+ Dam Rehabilitation Grant.

Move B

Appraisal-as-Match

The land value ($6M+) serves as the 50% match for your state grants.

Move C

Pre-Order Campaign

Sell "Founder Stay Vouchers" to fund the initial site prep (Phase 0).

The $0 Personal Outlay Summary

1. Technical Assistance (OA): Pays your professional fees (Architects/Lawyers/Engineers).

2. Grant Stacking (VRA/TRRC): Pays for the infrastructure (Dam/Hexadome/Grotto).

3. Seller Carry / Donation: We structure the purchase so the seller accepts a note or donates equity to the CLT for a tax deduction.

4. Revenue First (Maker's Rest): Phase 1 hospitality revenue pays the debt service on the "Silk" (units).

5. Match via Asset: The 1,733 acres of Appalachian timber and watershed is your "In-Kind" contribution to every grant.

Sovereignty is Built on Strategy, Not Liquidity.