u/ischmoozeandsell

Hey r/mattress,

​I’m looking for some feedback from the experts here after a trip to Jordan's Furniture.

I’m about 250 lbs and sleep primarily on my side. Sometimes I sleep on my back. I have been told that side sleepers like me should avoid plush or softer beds, but testing them in-store I the rep was saying I looked "straighter" on a couple of plusher mattresses. I also felt the least hip pain on them.

My top choice: King Koil RE-SPUN Hudson (Plush). This was my favorite. I’m guessing it’s the Talalay latex layer giving it that bouncy, instant pressure relief on my shoulders and hips without feeling. I have a latex topper now, and it feels very different, though.

Runner-Up: Beautyrest World Class Starfall (Medium). Really liked the contouring on this one too. On both options, I feel like the very top layer is nice and soft, then below that is super supportive. I think that's what I like about them?

A few questions for the community:

​1. For anyone who owns or works with King Koil (specifically the Re-Spun line with latex), how do these hold up over time for a bigger guy? Should I be worried about sagging?

2. ​Beautyrest Starfall Medium: Anything specific I should watch out for with this line? I think it's one of the more entry-level mattresses I sat on.

3. ​Alternative recommendations, please! Are there other mattresses with a similar feel that I should try out before pulling the trigger? I noticed that I tended to like mattresses in the $1000 range, but I would be willing to spend more, up to probably $1800-2000, but I just didn't like those mattresses. Am I sacrificing quality or longevity?

​Appreciate any insight, real-world experiences, or warnings before I go through with a purchase!

Hi everyone, I am currently a sales manager at a software company in Rhode Island, and I am looking to acquire a service-based business in the Rhode Island or southern Massachusetts area within the next eight months.

I am targeting a purchase price of around $300k. I have $15k in cash for the injection. My OTE is $140k (80k base and 60k in bonuses). I want to structure the deal with a 10% equity stack, using 5% of my own cash and 5% as a seller standby note to meet SBA requirements.

I'm looking at boring businesses like auto repair, janitorial services, or laundromats. I want something that has been around at least 10 years with a manager already in place so I can focus on scaling the sales and lead gen side and streamlining processes.

​My Questions:

I had a layoff in early 2023 but have been stable and recently promoted at my current company. Will that gap or my relatively recent tenure be an issue for an SBA underwriter?

​Is it still common for 7a lenders to allow closing costs and about $25k in working capital to be rolled into the loan?

​Does anyone have recommendations for aggressive PLP lenders that are comfortable with high-W2 borrowers doing a 5/5 split?

​I am moving into this from a scrappy background and would appreciate any advice from people who have actually closed a deal with 5% down.

Hi everyone, I am currently a sales manager at a software company in Rhode Island, and I am looking to acquire a service-based business in the Rhode Island or southern Massachusetts area within the next eight months.

My Financials

I am targeting a purchase price of around $300k. I have $15k in cash for the injection. My OTE is $140k (80k base and 60k in bonuses). I want to structure the deal with a 10% equity stack, using 5% of my own cash and 5% as a seller standby note to meet SBA requirements.

Target for the acquisition:

I'm looking at boring businesses like auto repair, janitorial services, or laundromats. I want something that has been around at least 10 years with a manager already in place so I can focus on scaling the sales and lead gen side and streamlining processes.

​My Questions:

I had a layoff in early 2023 but have been stable and recently promoted at my current company. Will that gap or my relatively recent tenure be an issue for an SBA underwriter?

​Is it still common for 7a lenders to allow closing costs and about $25k in working capital to be rolled into the loan?

​Does anyone have recommendations for aggressive PLP lenders that are comfortable with high-W2 borrowers doing a 5/5 split?

​I am moving into this from a scrappy background and would appreciate any advice from people who have actually closed a deal with 5% down

Hi everyone, I am currently a sales manager at a software company in Rhode Island, and I am looking to acquire a service-based business in the Rhode Island or southern Massachusetts area within the next eight months.

I am targeting a purchase price of around $300k. I have $15k in cash for the injection. My OTE is $140k (80k base and 60k in bonuses). I want to structure the deal with a 10% equity stack, using 5% of my own cash and 5% as a seller standby note to meet SBA requirements.

I'm looking at boring businesses like auto repair, janitorial services, or laundromats. I want something that has been around at least 10 years with a manager already in place so I can focus on scaling the sales and lead gen side and streamlining processes.

​My Questions:

I had a layoff in early 2023 but have been stable and recently promoted at my current company. Will that gap or my relatively recent tenure be an issue for an SBA underwriter?

​Is it still common for 7a lenders to allow closing costs and about $25k in working capital to be rolled into the loan?

​Does anyone have recommendations for aggressive PLP lenders that are comfortable with high-W2 borrowers doing a 5/5 split?

​I am moving into this from a scrappy background and would appreciate any advice from people who have actually closed a deal with 5% down.

Hey,

Really just the title. I'm looking for a simple, DARK, tan that I can throw on after exfoliating in the shower and just forget about. Low transfer, no lotion or anything (my skin always breaks out from lotion, I've even tried the skincare subreddit routine), and easy application with some gloves.

-not stinky

-easy to apply

-dark dark dark

-good for pale skin tones

-doesn't transfer

I see 100-150k-mile work vans on Facebook for like $3k left and right. I have two small cars and it wouldn't hurt to have something big for the occasional move or furniture purchase.

How's the express? Seems reliable but will I have massive repair bills left and right if I grab a retired one?