No. Assess qualifying capital relative to the enterprise and all other conditions.
Compare the full financial structure
There is no universal E-2 minimum. Loan security, actual commitment, control and business capacity can matter independently of the headline price.
Request a breakdown showing tangible assets, inventory, transferable contracts and the basis for any goodwill figure, then compare it with the seller's tax filings and financial statements. List investment capital and ordinary business operating costs apart from government filing fees, legal and document-preparation services, and family or travel expenses. For an existing tree-care company with crews, vehicles and a customer base, the purchase price is the natural figure, supported by the asset schedule and any valuation obtained for the transaction. The first review should produce a budget separating enterprise capital from professional fees and personal relocation costs.; each conclusion should point to the record that settles it. Personal funds and personally secured borrowing can both qualify, while borrowing secured on the assets of the American enterprise itself generally cannot, because the risk sits with the business rather than with the investor.