John Lin

CapStar Commercial Realty

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438 N Frederick Ave, #450
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877 (View Map)

About the Company

CapStar Commercial Realty is one of the largest business acquisition firm in Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia. CapStar specializes in retail and restaurant leasing and business brokerage. With over 60 seasoned professionals to assist customers speaking a total of 11 different languages. Won the Washington DC area Top 100 MBEs (Minority Business Enterprises) in 2006, 2008 and 2017. CapStar has the reputation of working with local business owners in their start-up and exit strategic plans.

Broker Biography

Introduction

President of CapStar Commercial Realty which is one of the most established business acquisition firm in the Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia area. Mr. Lin is also a Professor at the University of Maryland, School of Architecture, Real Estate Program of Master Degree. Since 1994, Mr. Lin has assisted few hundred businesses in either finding retail locations and business acquisition transactions. CapStar Commercial Realty currently has 40 licensed brokers fluently speaking many different languages including Chinese Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, Spanish, Indian Hindi, Korean, Jewish Yiddish, and Vietnamese. CapStar welcome co-operating brokers in all transactions.

Services Provided

* Business Acquisition - representing Seller and Buyer in small to medium size firms, Board Member of Mid-Atlantic Business Intermediary Association.
* Business Valuation - has been served as Expert Witness in court.
* Commercial Leasing Brokerage - Member of ICSC.
* Commercial Investment Sales - Member of CCIM.
* Property Management - Team of professional property manager and CPA, 24 hours emergency line.
* Green Technology Solution - Certified PEPCO trade ally helping business and building installing LED.
* www.capstarco.com

Areas Served

  • District of Columbia, DC
  • Montgomery, MD
  • Prince George's, MD
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Loudoun, VA
  • Howard, MD
  • Frederick, MD
  • Arlington, VA
  • Prince William, VA
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Professional Affiliations

    MAS in Management - Johns Hopkins University
    BS in Accounting - University of Maryland
    MABIA - Mid-Atlantic Business Intermediaries Association, Board Member
    AREAA - Asian Real Estate Association of America - Metro DC Chair/President
    ICSC - International Council of Shopping Centers, member
    CCIM - Certified Commercial Investment Members, member
    NAR - National Association of Realtors, member
    City of Gaithersburg, MD - Business and Economic Development Committee, member
    City of Rockville, MD - Asian American Task Force, member
    University of Maryland - School of Architecture, Master of Real Estate Program, Advisor

    Business For Sale Listings

    $255,000
    Timonium, MD  Agent: Fei Wang
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    High income Chinese restaurant business

    Great location, less than 3 years old construction, high business income. 

    $150,000
    Cash Flow: $30,000 
    Silver Spring, MD  Agent: Fei Wang
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    High efficient Asian carryout restaurant

    The Chinese & Japanese carryout restaurant locates in a great place, two levels with fully built out kitchen, the owner has run the business more than 7 years, stable customers, 6 days opening a week, rent is reasonable, easy to be changed to different concept, don't miss it! 

    $150,000
    Cash Flow: $50,000 
    Silver Spring, MD  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Rare opportunity to run an Asian food carryout in a great location

    Stable restaurant business including Chinese and Japanese food, owner decide to retire, the lease can be renewed. Location is great to attract more customers, easy to be changed to different concepts. 

    $89,000
    Cash Flow: $35,000 
    Burke, VA  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Busy location carryout, stable income, infinite opportunities

    The restaurant locates in a busy shopping center in Burke area, tons of local customers. It's easy to be changed to different concepts. Rent is lower than the market rate, long term lease plus extension option. 

    $125,000
    Baltimore, MD  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Great location mini bubble tea store with low rent

    The store locates in a new developed mixture use community, high quality decoration, stable customers, very low rental costs which is only $2,700/month including NNN, electricity, water, and trash, easy to handle the operation, more opportunities. 

    $350,000
    Cash Flow: $84,000 
    Frederick, MD  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Great American fast food restaurant, very low rent!

    The fast food restaurant locates on the US40, in a very busy shopping center, tons of customers, stable income, the rent ($2559/mon including property insurance and trash fee)is amazing comparing the market rate. The kitchen is only three years old, fully built out, excellent, very easy to be changed to different concept if you want. Don't miss the opportunity! 

    $320,000
    Cash Flow: $180,000 
    Fairfax Co., VA  Agent: James Lin
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    Established Asian Restaurant For Sale - Absentee Owner

    Excellent opportunity to acquire an established restaurant with an existing customer base. The restaurant has a bar with an ABC license. 92% of business is dine-in, with 3% of carryout, and 5% food delivery. 

    $150,000
    Cash Flow: $130,000 
    Schaumburg, IL  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Rare opportunity to run a Vietnamese restaurant-price cut

    The restaurant has been there more than 12 years, locates in the center of Chicago, very stable business and customer group, low food costs, low operation costs, and low rent cost ($6,500/month including NNN and water). Owner shall teach the cooking skills and supply all related information to make sure the new owner can handle the business. 

    $6,900,000
    Ohio  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Great opportunity to run a comprehensive private education institute

    The comprehensive institute contains the Institute of Technology, K-12 education, short term training, online education, Chinese medical education, and certificate training. The school located in North of Ohio, with more than 100-year old school history. Founded in 1890, the District consists of three school buildings located on one campus: Elementary School, Middle School, High School. Within the District, teachers are licensed and the student-to-teacher ratio is higher than the state average. Institute of Technology is also one of the school districts, which offers associate degrees and short-term certificate programs. Students will typically take one to two years to finish as they need to complete all necessary graduation requirements with a required GPA. Institute of Technology (Vermilion) meets the requirements of Chapter 3332 of the Ohio Revised Code and the standards, rules and regulations of the State Board of Career 

    $350,000
    Cash Flow: $200,000 
    Derwood, MD  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Higher earning seafood restaurant with lower rent

    The beneficial seafood restaurant locates in a strong shopping center, rent cost is very low comparing to the market rate. High quality decoration, large seating area, long term customers and strong income and cash flow. Don't miss the great opportunity to own a successful business. 

    $240,000
    Cash Flow: $100,000 
    No Bethesda, MD  Agent: Winny Zhang
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    Established Asian restaurant in affluent area

    Unbeatable location and rent! One block from Pike&Rose, located on the first floor of the luxury apartment building within walking distance to the metro station. Rent is below the market rate. The current owner is an absentee with around $100,000 cash flow annually. However the chef and employee may not stay after sale. It’s good for someone who has a team to take over the existing business and easily make growth from there. Currently majority revenue is from dining-in and only 15-20% through third-party delivery. Original improvement cost around $800k and everything is about 5 years new. 

    $120,000
    Cash Flow: $62,500 
    Gaithersburg, MD  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Low rent Asian food restaurant locates in busy commercial area

    The restaurant has been in successful operation for 12 years, locates in a very busy residential and commercial mixture area, tons of stable customers, the owner upgraded the major FFEs in the last three years, so the current condition of the restaurant is excellent. Rent is much lower comparing to the local market rate. 

    $135,000
    Cash Flow: $85,000 
    Gaithersburg, MD  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Delicate Asian restaurant with high income and low costs

    The Asian restaurant locates in a busy commercial area near there a big development has been in the process, which will have hundreds of new residential units plus more customers. The small restaurant has fully built out kitchen and fashion decoration in the front. Strong business, affordable rent costs, easy to operate smoothly or change the concept. 

    $75,000
    Clarksville, MD  Agent: Fei Wang
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    High quality decoration Asian bubble tea store in a great location

    Price just cut! Please don't disturb the employees. This is a great opportunity to run an Asian bubble tea store in a big shopping center. Great decoration, excellent fixture, furniture and equipment condition. Rent is very cheap comparing the market, low operation costs, more opportunity to make more benefit if the new owner can upgrade the menu and supply better services. 

    $210,000
    Howard Co., MD  Agent: Winny Zhang
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    Established bubble tea, Poke and Ramen store in primary location

    Absentee owner who doesn’t come to store oftenThere are 4 staff during the weekdays and 5 people for the weekend and less people need if owner works in storeFull-size kitchen area has lots of potential if adding more food options in the menuVery flexible franchise with very no percentage feeVery busy shopping center in the heart of Columbia anchors by Target, Dick’s, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, minutes away from Costco, Wegmans and Home Depot 

    $100,000
    Reston, VA  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Carryout restaurant with potential business opportunities - Price cut!

    The Central and South America carryout and bakery restaurant business locates in a busy residential community, convenient traffic, high visibility. Fully built out kitchen with upgraded equipment, easy to change the concept if the new owner has a plan. Rent is super cheap comparing to the market. 

    $210,000
    Cash Flow: $120,000 
    Washington, DC  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Price cut! High income Asian restaurant with competitive rent

    The restaurant has been there more than 10 years, stable business operation, great business income, large space, and low rent rate. Owner can supply the detailed training to make sure the buyer can handle it. The restaurant locates in a very busy area, more potential business opportunity if the new owner can pay more attention to the advertisement. 

    $69,999
    Cash Flow: $35,000 
    Frederick, MD  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Great location Sushi Carryout with low price

    The business locates in a big shopping center, stable customer groups and income, fully built out kitchen, excellent condition sushi bar, competitive rent comparing to the market. Low purchase costs in the inflation economy, don't miss it! 

    $70,000
    Edgewood, MD  Agent: Fei Wang
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    Fire sale! Great seafood restaurant opportunity with great condition

    Great location in Edgewood on Pulaski Hwy. Tons of traffic and business opportunities. Almost brand new fixture, furniture and equipment, high classic decoration. Very low rent rate, potential chance to change the concept such as buffet or lounge. 

    $150,000
    Hyattsville, MD  Agent: Winny Zhang
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    Great location! Located at Rt.1 with busy traffic counts and surrounded by high density of populationFantastic opportunity taking over the affordable rentNewly build out restaurant space, all equipment are only three years oldPlenty of parking space at the back of the space as well as street parking 

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