Category: Short-term rental

[Disclaimer: We are not accountants, lawyers, or financial advisors, so please consult your own team of professionals about the topics covered in this article.]   If you’re considering starting a glamping business, you’re tapping into a growing trend that offers travelers the best of both worlds: nature and luxury. Glamping provides a unique experience with the comforts of a hotel stay, attracting guests who want to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing modern amenities. With the rising demand for unique vacation experiences, now is the perfect time to enter the market. In the following sections, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide to launching your own successful glamping business—from planning and selecting your location to marketing your new venture.   Step 1: Choose Your Setup Approach There are two main ways to set up a glamping business: Buy Land: Purchasing land specifically for glamping gives you a blank canvas. You can design your glamping experience from scratch, but you’ll need to consider how to make the land profitable, as land alone doesn’t generate cash flow. Setting up a successful glamping business on raw land can be riskier without additional revenue streams to cover your costs (mortgage, taxes, maintenance). Learn more about

[Disclaimer: We are not accountants, lawyers, or financial advisors, so please consult your own team of professionals about the topics covered in this article.]   Glamping—a blend of “glamorous” and “camping”—has become an increasingly popular vacation option for those seeking a unique outdoor experience with the added comfort of high-end amenities, offering an appealing alternative to traditional short-term rentals. The term “glamping” was coined in the early 2000s, but the concept dates back to centuries-old traditions where the wealthy camped in lavish tents. Initially, glamping gained traction in Europe but has only recently surged in popularity in the United States. In this article, we’ll explore how glamping offers a great opportunity to boost revenue for those who already own short-term rentals (STRs) or are looking to buy properties with extra land. We’ll also share real-world examples of how glamping can help STR owners stand out and increase their profitability.   What is Glamping? Glamping takes traditional camping to a new level by offering nature lovers the comfort of home in outdoor settings. Instead of pitching a tent and sleeping on the ground, glampers can stay in luxury tents, domes, treehouses, tiny houses, yurts, or even retrofitted vehicles like buses or

Summary: What is the best market for investing in a short-term rental in 2023? That’s the burning question for many who are looking to break into the market with their first purchase or for those looking to grow their portfolios. We know there are a lot of lists out there and none are perfect for selecting the best market. What we like to do when selecting a market is to triangulate the data from multiple sources to inform our decision. Our market list is different from some of the other lists because we developed it based on where the members of our community have chosen to invest and insights from them about what is actually happening in the market. 

Summary: Is now a good time to buy a short-term rental? This is a question we hear a lot from prospective students of our short-term rental course. What’s the answer? We don’t know what the answer is for you, but what we do know is that you don’t want to let emotions decide for you. Because if you do, it’s probably going to stop you from reaching your full potential and getting what you want out of life.