How to Acquire Land and Build Your Own Unique STR Structures
Summary
This article discusses how hosts can design and build unique STR properties from the ground up, sharing advice on buying land, working with architects and contractors, and navigating zoning laws. Hosts can learn from an experienced developer's journey, potentially increasing their listing's appeal and long-term success.
Key Insights
- •The future of travel is in unique experiences and the more Instagrammable your short-term rental listing, the more likely you are to succeed in the long term.
- •Be sure passionate about unique houses.
Action Items
- ✓Research to find perfect land for your unique STR.Effort: mediumImpact: medium
- ✓Make sure land is zoned for vacation rentals.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →Alex on Airbnb: Connect with Alex on Airbnb
- →Email: Email alexbuildschannel@gmail.com
- →Fiverr: Fiverr
- →Den Outdoors: Den Outdoors
- →Host Financial: Host Financial
- →Alex Builds: Alex Builds on YouTube
Watch Out For
- ⚠Make sure land is zoned for vacation rentals.
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