Hausporte
Acquiring one great business for the long term.
Hausporte is the acquisition platform of Edward Safer, an operator with a background in engineering management, specialty construction and business ownership. Edward is actively seeking an established business in the Southeast to personally acquire, operate and grow.
$10M+
Specialty construction managed annually
60–100
Concurrent projects managed
Owner-Operator
Personally acquiring & running the business
About
Operating Experience
Edward Safer holds an Engineering Management degree from Stevens Institute of Technology and built his career in specialty construction — managing complex, technical work under real operating pressure.
He previously managed more than $10 million of specialty construction work annually, with 60–100 projects active at any time: estimating, budgeting, field operations, subcontractor coordination, procurement, scheduling and client management across environmental construction, gas vapor barrier systems and waterproofing scopes.
He has also personally invested in and operated real estate and hospitality businesses, and is now focused full-time on acquiring one established business he can lead personally — underwriting opportunities, working with SBA lenders, and speaking directly with brokers and sellers.
Edward and his fiancée, Georgia, have longstanding personal and family ties throughout the Southeast. They spend significant time in many of Hausporte's target markets and plan to relocate to Savannah in early 2027 if an acquisition does not take them elsewhere first. Edward intends to relocate to the market and personally operate the business he acquires.
Recipient of the NYC Subcontractors Trade Association's Emerging Leader Award, April 2025.
Acquisition Criteria
What We're Looking For
Hausporte is seeking one established business to acquire, operate and grow for the long term. The criteria below are guidelines, not rigid rules. An exceptional business outside these parameters is always worth a conversation.
Business Characteristics
- Strong reputation and durable local or regional market position
- Capable team with key operational knowledge that will remain after closing
- Repeat, recurring or referral-driven customer demand
- Healthy, supportable margins and normalized cash flow
- Reasonably diversified customers and referral sources
- A business that can transition from the seller without losing critical relationships, licenses or operating know-how
Industries
Primary areas of interest include:
- Specialty construction and building services, including concrete, waterproofing and building-envelope trades
- Restoration, remediation and mitigation
- Exterior property services, including gutters, paving, hardscape, landscaping and irrigation
- Commercial property and facility services
- Pool and outdoor-living businesses
- Other specialized field-service businesses with durable demand and strong local market positions
Hausporte is also open to businesses outside these categories where the underlying economics, team and market position are compelling. Licensed trades such as HVAC, electrical and plumbing are considered where required licenses or qualifier functions can remain reliably in place following a transition.
Transaction Size
- Normalized cash flow
- Generally $500K–$1.2M+ of normalized, transferable owner earnings or EBITDA
- Purchase price
- Typically $1.5M–$4M, with the ability to consider larger transactions for exceptional businesses
Geography
Primary Focus
Florida outside of South Florida, along with coastal Georgia, coastal South Carolina and coastal Alabama.
Also Considered
DFW and select high-growth Southeast markets, including Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh and North Atlanta.
“Coastal” is a guideline rather than a strict mileage radius. Strong businesses within reasonable reach of these markets are still a fit.
Ability to Execute
Prepared to Close
Hausporte approaches acquisitions with committed personal capital and established lending relationships. Edward is SBA prequalified and can provide financial qualifications and proof of funds directly to sellers and intermediaries when appropriate. Larger transactions can also be evaluated through additional equity and financing structures.
- SBA Prequalified
- Documented Buyer Equity
- Flexible Transaction Structures
For Brokers & Advisors
A prepared, straightforward buyer.
Hausporte is actively reviewing acquisitions and works directly with business brokers, M&A advisors and other intermediaries. Edward is the decision-maker on every opportunity — marketed or off-market.
Direct access
Speak with the principal making the acquisition decision, not a committee.
Financially prepared
SBA prequalification and documented proof of funds available on request.
Quick feedback
Clear initial responses, without dragging an unsuitable opportunity through a process.
Confidential & respectful
Broker relationships, seller confidentiality and established processes are respected.
If you have an established business that may fit the criteria above, including opportunities that have not yet been broadly marketed, Edward would welcome an introduction.
For Owners
For Owners Considering a Transition
Selling a business is different from selling a financial asset — employees, customers and reputation are part of the deal. If your business is a fit, you'll be talking directly with the person who becomes the next owner-operator: Edward steps into your operating role personally, works alongside your existing team through the transition, and builds responsibly on what you've established. There's no fund, no committee and no resale clock behind the decision.
Contact
Start a Conversation
Reach Edward directly by phone or email.