Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Program Support to Scale Incubator

Application for Property Acquisition Lab | Presented by Access Point & Knox St. Studios

Participants who successfully complete the cohort may be eligible for a one-time $5,000 grant supported by resources from NC IDEA to further their journey toward ownership. In addition, participants may be evaluated for potential equity investment from Partners in Equity upon completion.
Section 1: Business & Applicant Information
Name:

First NameLast Name
Business Name:
Job Title/Role
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email:
example@example.com
Website (if applicable):
Years in Business:
Business Legal Structure:

Other
NAICS Code or Industry Sector:
Number of Full-Time Employees: (including yourself)
Do you currently lease or own your business location?
Is your target market connected to an underserved/under-resourced community?
Type of Business :
- Have you ever owned or invested in any commercial real estate?
- Have you ever conducted a market analysis or created a pro-forma* for a commercial property?
- What type of commercial property are you seeking to acquire? (e.g., office, retail, light industrial, mixed-use)?:
- Preferred property size (sq. ft.):
- Preferred location(s) or neighborhood(s):
- Why is acquiring commercial property important for your business?: (max 300 words)
- Do you have a specific property in mind?:
- If yes, describe:
- What sources of capital do you plan to explore for financing? (select all that apply)
  
  Other
- Whats is your business's average annual revenue for the past 2 years?:
- Are your business and personal taxes up to date?:
- Do you currently have access to a business banker or financial advisor?:
- What is your estimated credit score range?:
- Have you previously applied for or received commercial financing?:
- If yes, describe your experience:
- Can you commit to attending 16+ hours of sessions over 4 months (virtual and/or in-person)?:
- Can you provide business financials (P&L, balance sheet, tax returns) if selected?
- Do you have any scheduled conflicts (e.g., sabbatical, travel, other programs) between October 2025 and January 2026 that would affect your participation? If yes, please list dates and nature of conflict.
- What are your 1-year and 5-year business goals, and how does owning your space support those goals?: (max 250 words)
- Have you previously participated in a business cohort, accelerator, or real estate training? If yes, which one(s)?:
- What is your primary objective for joining this cohort? (Select up to two)
  
  Other
- What obstacles have you encountered (or anticipate) in pursuing commercial property ownership? (Select all that apply)
  
  Other
- Gender:
  
  Other
- Are you a protected veteran?
- Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA+ Community?
- Do you identify as a person with a disability?
- Age:
- What is your race/ethnicity? (Select all that apply)
- Are you the first in your immediate family to start or own a business?
- Professional Reference 1 (Name, Role, Contact Info):
- Professional Reference 2 (Name, Role, Contact Info):
- Articles of Incorporation:
  
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- Last 2 year of Business Tax Returns:
  
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- Personal credit report (optional but preferred):
  
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- Executive Summary (if available):
  
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- Photos of current business space (if applicable):
  
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- Final Statement
  
  I certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that selection into the program is competitive and that completing this application does not guarantee acceptance. If selected, I commit to active participation and full engagement throughout the program.
- Signature:
- Date:
- Should be Empty:

Application for Property Acquisition Lab | Presented by Access Point & Knox St. Studios

Section 1: Business & Applicant Information