From a business sale to a new beginning

They traded a company for confidence and cash flow
"Selling the business was the easy part. Knowing how to reinvest took guidance."

The Background Story:

A life‑changing exit brought new decisions. They wanted a plan that balanced protection with steady income.

Client Type:

Entrepreneurial couple

Client Goal:

Reinvest sale proceeds for reliable income and wealth preservation

The challenge:

They wanted to protect their windfall and replace income without the volatility of public markets or the work of direct real estate.

Client profile summary:

Net Worth Range:
$7M - $10M
Current Income:
$300,000+ per year
Primary Wealth Source:
Business sale proceeds, Family assets
Primary Goal:
Preserve capital and replace income predictably
Investment Style:
Methodical, rules-based allocation
Investment Philosophy:
Blend of stability and measured growth using vetted private issuers

Our Strategy:

Following the sale of a successful business, the goal was to protect wealth, secure predictable income, and participate in select high-growth opportunities without the burden of active management.

We built a multi-asset private portfolio that blends:

  • Institutional-grade real estate for inflation-linked rents and steady monthly distributions.
  • Private credit and mortgage strategies to generate consistent cash flow with a focus on capital preservation.
  • Niche, uncorrelated income streams from intellectual property and royalties that are structured for regular payouts and potential growth.
  • Essential-service operating companies in industries with durable demand, designed to provide both income and equity appreciation.
  • Late-stage growth equity allocations targeting companies with strong fundamentals and professional oversight.
  • Tax-efficient structuring to help preserve the value of business sale proceeds, using investments that may deliver part of their annual distributions as return of capital, reducing immediate tax impact.

This mix delivers diversification across sectors, geographies, and income types, reducing public market exposure and safeguarding lifestyle freedom.

Income + Growth Sources:

Income (monthly / quarterly):

  • Cash flow from multi-residential rental properties.
  • Interest income from diversified mortgage lending programs.
  • Rental revenue from storage and other real asset operations.
  • Distributions from essential-service businesses in industrial and healthcare sectors.
  • Royalties from established intellectual property portfolios.
  • Many distributions structured as return of capital, reducing current taxable income.

Growth (total return):

  • Real estate value appreciation through active asset management.
  • Net asset value growth and occasional special distributions from operating companies.
  • Long-term capital appreciation potential from late-stage private equity holdings.
  • Expansion-driven growth in niche service sectors.
Current Portfolio Outlook:
  • Income durability: Core income-producing assets continue to distribute on schedule, with many exceeding initial yield targets.
  • Tax Efficiency: ROC treatment boosts after-tax yields for some non-registered capital, deferring tax and improving net cash flow.
  • Defensive diversification: Exposure spans housing, storage, healthcare, industrial services, royalties, and private credit; limiting correlation to public markets.
  • Lifestyle Benefit: Predictable income and growth without property management, tenant issues, or public market volatility.

The Outcome:

They enjoy predictable income and long‑term confidence; without day‑to‑day market noise.

Performance Highlights:

Years as a Client:
5 Years
Number of Private Investments:
10
Distributions Paid OnTime:

100% of scheduled payments

Forecasted Annual Return Range:
Target 8 - 9% (income + growth)

Why They Chose Rainmaker:

Disciplined access to established private issuers and a clear, measured transition plan.

Life after the shift:

They spend more time living and less time worrying about where markets will move next.

Disclosure: The description of potential tax treatment, including return of capital, is provided for general information only and does not constitute tax advice. Actual tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances. Clients should consult their own qualified tax advisor regarding their specific situation.

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