If you own vacant land in Florida and have been waiting for the right buyer, there’s a segment of the market you may not have considered: car wash investors.
Express tunnel car wash operators and investors — including members of Pace Morby’s Owners Club — are among the most active land buyers in Florida right now. They’re motivated, well-capitalized, and can close fast.
Why Car Wash Investors Are So Active in Florida
Florida’s combination of year-round warm weather, high traffic volumes, and rapidly growing suburban markets makes it one of the top states for car wash development. Florida has no state income tax, attracting high-net-worth residents who tend to own newer vehicles. Population growth in markets like Port St. Lucie, Ocala, and the Tampa suburbs is creating new commercial corridors. And existing car wash supply in many Florida markets hasn’t kept pace with population growth — creating a supply gap that investors are racing to fill.
What Makes Your Land Valuable to a Car Wash Investor?
Car wash investors have very specific criteria. A high-traffic location is essential — at least 12,000 vehicles per day, with corner lots at signalized intersections being ideal. Commercial zoning that permits a car wash by right (C-1, C-2, B-2, and similar designations) is non-negotiable. The site needs at least 1.5 acres and 65 feet of road frontage. And sites priced at $1,000,000 or less are in the target range.
Creative Financing Options Available
One of the advantages of selling to Levine Capital and Owners Club members is the ability to structure creative deals. If you’re not in a rush for all-cash and would benefit from seller financing, installment sales, or other creative structures, we can work with you — and this flexibility often allows us to pay more for your property than a conventional buyer would.
