Aaron Garcia | Operator, Investor & Founder

Salem, Oregon · U.S. Navy Veteran

Impact
over income.

Most deals go sideways because someone skipped the real analysis. Most acquisitions stall because the buyer couldn't see past the pitch. I have been in the room, and I am here to make sure you know exactly what you are walking into.

See My Companies Work Together

900+ Deals Reviewed

$565M+ In Assets Analyzed

150+ Deals

Meet Aaron Garcia

Operators, not brokers.
We have been in the room.

Hey, Aaron Garcia here. I'm a Navy veteran, husband to an extraordinary wife, dad to three amazing kids, and proud grandpa to a small army of grandkids. I'm also a business owner and active real estate investor.

I'm all about solving real problems, building real systems, and creating real momentum, whether that's funding deals, structuring creative acquisitions, or stepping in to help business owners get unstuck and reach their next level.

No fluff, just clarity and action.

Operator First

Built businesses. Grown them. Built and ran teams. Bought and sold real estate for years. When I sit across from a business owner or an investor, I am not guessing what their world looks like. I have lived it.

Truth Over Hype

I will tell you what the numbers actually say, even when it is not what you want to hear. That is not pessimism. That is how you protect yourself and the people counting on you.

Systems Over Shortcuts

Hustle gets you started. Systems get you free. I build systems because chaos doesn't scale.

Knowledge Is Not a Competitive Advantage If You Hoard It

I actively teach what I know through Underwriting Launchpad and Next Level. Whether you are learning to read a deal or build a business, the knowledge should not stay locked up with me.

Work With Me

Not sure where to start?
Here is the map.

You have a deal to underwrite

Independent risk analysis before you commit capital.

Asset Guardians →

You want to sell or grow your business

Direct buyer. No brokers. $500K+ revenue businesses.

Big Scope Investments →

You need funding for a deal

Fix and flip, multifamily, EMD, creative structures.

Apply for Lending →

You have a property to sell

Fix and flips near Salem, OR. Clear criteria. Fast decisions.

See My Buy Box →

Companies

What I have built
and what I operate.

Acquisition & Partnership Firm

Big Scope Investments

We partner with small business owners who are ready to scale with a partner, explore a sale, or build toward a clean exit. $100K+ owner earnings. Operators, not brokers. Salem, OR and select markets.

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Independent Underwriting

Asset Guardians

Real estate investors and private lenders hire Asset Guardians for unbiased, third-party deal analysis. No stake in whether the deal closes. Know what a deal is worth before you commit.

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Direct Acquisition Criteria

Buy Box

Actively buying businesses and fix and flips in the Salem, OR area. Clear criteria, fast decisions. No committees. If your deal fits, I move. Submit directly. No brokers needed.

See My Buy Box

Platform Partner

Creative Listing

Creative finance marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of off-market, subject-to, and seller finance deals. No banks. No agents. No red tape. This is how creative deals find each other.

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What I Do

Where I deploy capital
and attention.

Business Acquisitions

Buy Established Businesses

I acquire operating companies with proven cash flow and motivated sellers. Home services, professional services, laundromats, car washes, and more. I look for businesses where I can install systems and grow without the founder being the ceiling.

$100K+ SDE · Up to $1.5M · Salem, OR and select markets · Seller financing welcome

Real Estate

Residential Real Estate

Actively buying single family properties we can fix and flip or turn into rentals in the Salem, OR area. Clear criteria, fast decisions. If your property fits, I move.

$150K to $300K flips · 20-mile radius of Salem · Creative terms considered

Partnership

Scale with a Partner

You have a good business and want to grow it. You need more than a cheerleader. You need a partner who understands operations, can install systems, and will work alongside you for equity. You bring the business. We bring the infrastructure to push through the ceiling.

$100K+ SDE · Businesses hitting a growth ceiling

Private Lending

Deal Funding

Fix and flip, bridge, DSCR, ground-up construction, transactional funding, business capital, and SBA programs. Private capital and lending solutions for deals the banks pass on. If your deal fits, send it our way.

Submit for terms · Multiple products · One process

Submit Your Deal

How I Think

I will tell you what I will not do
as fast as I tell you what I will.

Direct about what is not a fit.

No startups without revenue. No franchise resales. No businesses requiring specialized licenses as the core criteria. If I am not the right match, I will tell you and point you toward someone who is. That is how I respect your time.

I bring more than a signature.

I bring the strategy, the operator mentality, and the systems thinking. Where you need a bookkeeper, a fractional CFO, or a marketing hand, I know who to bring in. Most buyers write a check and step back. I stay in it as long as needed.

Messy books do not scare me.

I know what to look for and how to see through the noise. If your financials are not clean, that is fine. I know how to fix them and I know what is actually underneath them.

What People Say

Results speak
louder than pitches.

“

Big shoutout to Aaron for being the guiding force, teaching me the ropes to underwrite and submit offers. The underwriting course and worksheet were absolute lifesavers. I closed my first SubTo deal because of it. Money well spent.

Racquelle M.

Investor

“

Aaron is on another level when it comes to investment deal analysis and crunching numbers. He is incredibly sharp, meticulous, and genuinely cares about the people he is helping. Absolute rockstar. Cannot recommend him enough.

Abdul S.

Real Estate Investor

“

Thanks again for your detailed feedback. It helped me massively improve the logic, structure, and accuracy of my underwriting. The difference before and after was significant.

Elena B.

Investor & Analyst

“

Aaron is one of the most helpful guys in the group when it comes to underwriting. He takes complex topics and articulates them so well they seem extremely simple. Just wanted to send out a message of gratitude for this guy.

Christian D.

Investor

Media & Speaking