There are many great topics and ideas discussed and shared on this site. I thought I would add a list that could help anyone looking at investing in a billboard. This is a list that a mentor of mine gave to me which really helped with the learning curve. I hope this list will also help you also.
Billboard Site Location List
1. Research & Evaluate
a. Check with State Department of Transportation
b. Check County Development Services
c. Obtain City Sign Ordinances
d. Purchase Applicable Maps
e. Find Out Area Rent Rates
2. Locate
a. Review Maps
b. Drive The Area
c. Locate Potential Spots
d. Research Property Owners
e. Contact
3. Negotiate
a. Make An Offer
b. Get A Signed Contract And Memo Of Lease
c. Apply For Necessary Permit(s)
d. Once Permit(s) Received, File The Memo Of Lease County Clerk’s Office
4. Build The Sign
a. Determine Type Of Billboard To Build
b. Obtain Bids For Construction
c. Arrange Financing
d. Order Billboard (Plan To Pay ½ Down)
e. Contact Local Safe Digging Hotline
f. Connect Power To Billboard
5. Sell Advertising
a. Locate A Graphic Artist
b. Design Business Cards
c. Locate A Large Format Printer And Installer
d. Notify Local Businesses Of New Location
e. Notify Local Ad Agencies About The New Build
f. Sign Contract For Advertising
6. Billing
a. Get First Month’s Rent Paid Upfront
b. Invoice At The Beginning Of Each Month
There are many great topics and ideas discussed and shared on this site. I thought I would add a list that could help anyone looking at investing in a billboard. This is a list that a mentor of mine gave to me which really helped with the learning curve. I hope this list will also help you also.
Billboard Site Location List
1. Research & Evaluate
a. Check with State Department of Transportation
b. Check County Development Services
c. Obtain City Sign Ordinances
d. Purchase Applicable Maps
e. Find Out Area Rent Rates
2. Locate
a. Review Maps
b. Drive The Area
c. Locate Potential Spots
d. Research Property Owners
e. Contact
3. Negotiate
a. Make An Offer
b. Get A Signed Contract And Memo Of Lease
c. Apply For Necessary Permit(s)
d. Once Permit(s) Received, File The Memo Of Lease County Clerk’s Office
4. Build The Sign
a. Determine Type Of Billboard To Build
b. Obtain Bids For Construction
c. Arrange Financing
d. Order Billboard (Plan To Pay ½ Down)
e. Contact Local Safe Digging Hotline
f. Connect Power To Billboard
5. Sell Advertising
a. Locate A Graphic Artist
b. Design Business Cards
c. Locate A Large Format Printer And Installer
d. Notify Local Businesses Of New Location
e. Notify Local Ad Agencies About The New Build
f. Sign Contract For Advertising
6. Billing
a. Get First Month’s Rent Paid Upfront
b. Invoice At The Beginning Of Each Month
7. Pay Ground Leases