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@NaturesNear 17 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for featuring us Laura 😊 we truly enjoyed being able to tell our story. I was very nervous 😅 without my right hand Eric giving the building & numbers side of it, but it's informative nonetheless. We should definitely do this again once our tiny home is in place, and we have moved on to the next project property.
@LisaTheSocialWorker 18 күн бұрын
nice!
@lornabynums2675 18 күн бұрын
Hi. What is the name of her channel?
@airbnbgirllaura 18 күн бұрын
It’s in the description. Natures Near
@airbnbgirllaura 18 күн бұрын
Thanks to @naturesnear for participating in this amazing conversation about how they pulled of a DIY glamping site using all cash.
@NewStateHospitality 19 күн бұрын
This is great. All of these items are on my list, but I haven't gotten far enough along yet to make an accurate assessment of what they will likely be. Your advice about different financing mechanisms to cover different components is very helpful.
@airbnbgirllaura 18 күн бұрын
That's great! Yes, when it comes to glamping and short-term rentals in general, the cost of things like furnishing and landscaping can't be included on the mortgage, so having sources for those other funds is really crucial. 0% interest credit cards can come in clutch here.
@Ar-jm3os 19 күн бұрын
Hi ! thank you for the great video! any advice on how to properly set up an LLC /biz entity for glamping as well as what insurance company / biz insurance or liability insurance to get for the glamping biz llc. ill prob hold the prop / land in my name and register a company to run the glamping operation on the land , so trying to figure out the best way to do this. Thank you!
@airbnbgirllaura 18 күн бұрын
An LLC is for liability protection. Because you're holding the land in your name and not transferring the deed into the LLC, it's not clear what purpose the LLC would serve. If it's in your name and something happens to a guest and they sue, they can come after your property. Keep in mind, I'm a regulatory expert but I am not a business attorney. You should consult one who's licensed in your State. Good luck!
@Ar-jm3os 17 күн бұрын
@@airbnbgirllaura thank you for the response, I guess the idea is that if LLC is the one conducting the business and leasing the land from the owner and all formalities for llc are kept and it has its own liab. insurance it would create that protection and separate the land ownership from the rental business. Land w its house is my primary residence and for now I'll have to use that avenue. i ll def consult an attorney ! any companies that you recommend who do insurance for this kind of small business / glamping operation? thank you and all the best to you and your projects
@airbnbgirllaura 17 күн бұрын
@@Ar-jm3os In order to protect the assets of the business, they need to be inside of the LLC. But, since you'd be land-hacking, you don't want to put your personal home in an LLC. I think the best case here is to get adequate insurance. Definitely consult a local business attorney. In all of my videos, I advocate for self-managing. It's cheaper, and, nobody's going to care about your business more than you will. I've got plenty of videos that talk about management. Check them out. Good luck!
@Ar-jm3os 17 күн бұрын
@@airbnbgirllaura yes, def self manage. but in the capacity of the LLC president, vs personally. any lawyer i asked so far says llc is created to separate the ppty ownership from business, and that's the protection... I'll check w lawyers about what you said. im exploring trusts and holding companies as well. if i create a non revocable trust for kids, i think its a good one, as ultimately we are doing this for our kids and it'll protect the ppty for them . its a tough one , to open an llc for 1 structure or not..:) maybe you are right and we can just do one personally to start and rely on extra insurance provisions and umbrella ins, as well as STR platform liability coverage and no direct bookings. I'll have to research what my home insurance has that I can use for this. Thank you!!
@NewStateHospitality 26 күн бұрын
One really key point here is how the county lawyers determined that adjacent parcels would be considered a contiguous piece of property when interpreting rules about how rental structures could be placed. That caught me by surprise and may have saved me a very costly mistake. Thank you!
@airbnbgirllaura 25 күн бұрын
It's a great lesson on two things. 1. Ask your county specifically how they would interpret this regulation, if it applies in their jurisdiction. 2. Engage a civil engineer or land use attorney early to navigate this process for you! A lot of times, as a regulator myself, if someone certified and knowledgeable on the other side can point to how my own interpretation is incorrect, it's something I'd consider (and that my lawyers would consider).
@b4ph0m3tdk9 26 күн бұрын
I tried a few times hiring professionals, paid a fortune for something that in the end looked like I could do it better myself. So I started doing things myself, and it takes forever to do things and learn them at the same time, but the result is rocksolid, looking great, and are dirt cheap.
@airbnbgirllaura 26 күн бұрын
I feel you. Currently looking at the the potential of tiling two of our Bnb showers ourselves. It will take longer, but, will be something we can afford to do. Have you done tiling of showers and how did it go?
@b4ph0m3tdk9 26 күн бұрын
No tiling so far but it is coming up. I have seen one can get little plastictips for the corners, but with a top that strips down and ensure all tiles are the same "dept" from the wall which is the only thing in tiling I can see otherwise require a skilled hand.
@airbnbgirllaura 26 күн бұрын
I found this tutorial really helpful, as well as his entire series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a36cd32hjtaMma8si=pPZkcc67Yem0kDxZ
@b4ph0m3tdk9 26 күн бұрын
Wow, this is helpful, thank you so much.
@b4ph0m3tdk9 26 күн бұрын
In part 2 he show off such system to get the edges to be level, to get that part right is the real kicker to get a professional looking result in the end.
@JohnStax98 26 күн бұрын
youtube getting good at recommending small channels now.
@airbnbgirllaura 26 күн бұрын
It is indeed! Thanks for stopping by!
@chrisstonee1829 Ай бұрын
So air b&b
@airbnbgirllaura 26 күн бұрын
For sure!
@NewStateHospitality Ай бұрын
Any chance you will be at the Glamping Show in October this year? Your channel has been such a wealth of information and it would be great to chat if you will be onsite.
@airbnbgirllaura 26 күн бұрын
Unfortunately no! I'm mid-renovation. Life of a real estate investor!
@NewStateHospitality 26 күн бұрын
@@airbnbgirllaura totally understand! Thanks for the respomse!
@Wanderingmedic Ай бұрын
Is there a online site that I can calculate the yearly projected income on an Air B&B in my location? I know the summertime would be busy but have no idea of the occupancy rates for the rest of the year. I also want to build a " Fire Lookout " on my property to draw Cool factor. Do you know if a building loan would help pay for that structure?
@airbnbgirllaura 26 күн бұрын
There isn't an online site that will perform all of those functions. I can create a video soon about how I analyze properties. Would that be helpful?
@luckydog3973 Ай бұрын
We were using the word "Glamping " years ago it is not a new concept at all.
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
Ah, the unconstructive feedback from someone who’s got nothing but time. 😂
@justthoughts8254 Ай бұрын
What do you do with guests who do laundry non stop from 9pm and after midnight?
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
Thanks for the reminder! I need to make a sign that says, "Last load at 8p" and stick it to the washer! Definitely been there (the late-night laundry noise) before!
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
Free training! bnbgirllaura.com/7-biggest-mistakes
@AbdulRahim-cu7y Ай бұрын
Hi! Do you edit videos yourself or have you hired someone? I’m an editor and would love to discuss it if you’re interested
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
I used to have a fantastic editor but I'm no longer spending my resources on it. In my years on KZbin, I've discovered, it's not the editing that makes the biggest difference, it's clearly talking to a specific avatar, your title, thumbnail and first 30 seconds of the video.
@AbdulRahim-cu7y Ай бұрын
@@airbnbgirllaura Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate your kind response!
@gxex1 Ай бұрын
Very informative video, i’m glad I stumbled across your channel. Are you a lawyer? How would you approach finding the right realtor? My primary concern is due to the rural aspect of glamping, where can you find realtors that have the commercial or land expertise in areas where population numbers might be small? Thanks for your time!
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
The right realtor is going to be someone who's well-connected in the specific location. I would start with commercial or land realtors because they have to know and have relationships with a lot of different people in order to complete those types of real estate transactions. A simple Google search and reviews should get you pretty far. You could also ask realtors you already know for a referral once you're clear about the specific location. I work in federal regulations so even though I'm not a lawyer, I am an expert in the rulemaking and legal process. So I lean on that expertise A LOT in terms of vetting realtors' and local lawmakers advice. Definitely a skill that comes in handy. Good luck!
@treasureon2512 Ай бұрын
Well said. I own a multi-family dwelling with lots of upgrades on 30 acres, 30 min. south of Ottawa. With heavy equipment I've cleared a trail network, camp sites and dug 3 ponds. There is access to hundreds of hectare of snowmobile and off road trails. And that's where I stall. Without the training and experience to run the business and regulation portion of things I'll never get off the ground. Could do a reality show here with designers building their sites and structures. I would just do private campsite rentals but fear some might not leave and I end up with squatters!
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
A few things, 1) Wow, that's a lot of work. Is any of it permitted? If not, that would be where I would suggest you start. You want to make sure you haven't disturbed any rainwater patterns. You could engage a local civil engineer to make sure there isn't anything you need to remedy. 2) That same civil engineer can submit the paperwork for you to get your permits. 3) I have plenty of videos on my channel about running a short-term rental business. Stay tuned as I'll produce more content on this topic to help you out!
@treasureon2512 Ай бұрын
@@airbnbgirllaura That's sounds horrible. If I need permits to dig a hole on my rural land there is something wrong with the system. This was a farm and it's zoned multi. Canada is getting bad but we're not there yet. I'm told to seek business partners too which is even scarier. Now I'm curious as to the "dark" side of this industry lol
@billybethel Ай бұрын
this whole video is based on the assumption that we don't already own acreage in a low regulation area.
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
Not necessarily. Due diligence still applies, for example, what can your land accommodate regarding your infrastructure? Engineering plans still apply. Have you got those in place?
@misteramsterdam8181 Ай бұрын
Thanks for posting!
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
7 BIGGEST MISTAKES ENTREPRENEURS MAKE WHEN STARTING A GLAMPING SITE: bnbgirllaura.com/7-biggest-glamping-mistakes
@misteramsterdam8181 Ай бұрын
I’m not affiliated, but you should check out Minnect, I didn’t see an expert category for Glamping, perhaps you could get that started?
@P.B.V.V.I.P Ай бұрын
Îmi place tot ce informezi. Dar aș dori subtitrare în limba Română!
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
Sorry about that!
@lynnmiller2194 Ай бұрын
What time of year do you have to deal with the water issue? Do your planning then. That way you’ll know where your issues are. Before you dig your roads, get your runoff issues controlled. Divert everything to one or two locations, and divert that toward the lake. A geographical map might help. It doesn’t take much grading to get water to go where you want. You may have to deal with tree, brush removal after the diversion because what was once used to being soggy might die. Once you’ve got the water diversion under control, make sure you look at what it’s going to do to soil erosion. The last thing you’d want to do is put in pilings, footings and ground supports just to have them washed away. When you change what’s been happening for years, you open up another can of worms. On the other hand, and the best thing, is to work with what you’ve got, and don’t disturb the ground. Have a geological survey done, find your dry areas and put little pockets of domes, A-frames, yurts, etc. in those locations. Each area could have its own theme based on what you group there. Roads: Use crushed concrete, stone or a substrate that is not going to interfere with what’s draining. You want the water to still be able to follow it’s path. Blacktop is not recommended. It will stop the water, flood areas you want dry and cause problems that will cost you unnecessary repairs. So, my suggestion is to make your entry gorgeous, pick the driest location so you can pave it, set back about 250’-300’ keep your main building there, and branch out toward your pockets of sites from there. Work with your landscape and save yourself a lot of money that you can use where it’ll show. Don’t reinvent the wheel❤️
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
This is a masterclass in building a road. We've got an engineer who's running the road plan by another engineer now, as required by the county. I'll use your framework to review when I get those plans. Thanks for this information. It's super helpful.
@daphnehill8444 Ай бұрын
I WISH I had seen this before stocking my new STR. Still plenty to purchase, so I will make a shopping list from your suggestions. Thank you! 👍
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
🤣 Don't worry, you'll have plenty of future shopping opportunities!
@lynnmiller2194 Ай бұрын
Excellent!
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@TheHolyGoldyOG Ай бұрын
💰💰💰💰💰🏆💰💰💰💰💰
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
Let's go!
@TheHolyGoldyOG Ай бұрын
💰💰💰💰💰🏆💰💰💰💰💰
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
Let's go!
@dealshunter007 2 ай бұрын
Great content! How to figure out what kind of vacationers are visiting a location? Couples vs Groups etc
@airbnbgirllaura Ай бұрын
This is a great question to do an entire video on. That will be coming up next!
@misteramsterdam8181 2 ай бұрын
It’s great seeing someone so passionate and caring about their Airbnb business! Thanks for sharing!
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
@@misteramsterdam8181 You’re welcome!
@CastorDangote 2 ай бұрын
The people who are gonna rent your airbnb should be happy to have you as their host. BTW do customers come with their own food or should a person hire a cooking staff for their glamping business?
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
@@CastorDangote Thank you! Guests definitely bring their own food. Unless you’re charging $3,000+ per night, it’s not worth the extra work to provide a chef. I tried it and learned the hard way!
@CastorDangote 2 ай бұрын
@airbnbgirllaura but what if most of the customers are international and not local for example I'm from tanzania and most tourists are international
@CastorDangote 2 ай бұрын
@@airbnbgirllaura but what if most of the customers are international and not local for example I'm from tanzania and most tourists are international
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
@@CastorDangote So, I wouldn’t provide an amenity that I could not guarantee would be available and would be high quality. If you can guarantee that, want to manage that process and are willing to support the cost, then, go for it. But I myself want to eliminate as many processes as possible.
@CastorDangote 2 ай бұрын
@airbnbgirllaura for a person who can't afford such a processes, do you suggest that the tourists should bring their own food?
@maximusfuscus 2 ай бұрын
I am temporarily in an Eastern European country (EU member) and I am checking local glamping businesses with an idea to start my own. I see a lot of neglected sites in heavenly outdoor landscapes (albeit consistent investments) which still have full yearly bookings. These sites would bankrupt in North America within months. How would you explain people still pay premium rates and enjoy them?
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
It seems like you are asking about market research. You need to determine how profitable a glamping business will be in a certain location. The formula is your average nightly rate for the entire year multiplied by your average occupancy rate for the entire year. That's your gross revenue. Subtract your expenses. The best source for nightly rates and occupancy in your situation might be AirDna. They have a global option. You can also if Rabbu and Pricelabs have global data as well. Good luck!
@maximusfuscus 2 ай бұрын
@@airbnbgirllaura - That too but I am taken by how easily customers still pay for sub-par amenities, still can't figure why. Thanks for the response! Keep the videos coming.
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
@@maximusfuscus Will do! Your response is terrific because it seems like you already know how you are going to dominate your market with better amenities. That's the name of the game, friend!
@md.zunayedhowlader 2 ай бұрын
Amazing video, I can work full time for your channel and make engaging video edits, thumbnails and do SEO. It will definitely boost your online presence and business growth. Is this something you're looking for?
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
No thank you
@CastorDangote 2 ай бұрын
Make a video about which designs attract most people
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
Hmm, ok, let me think about how to do that. I think the data might be hard to find to prove this, but I might be able to come up with something comparing occupancy rates.
@CastorDangote 2 ай бұрын
@@airbnbgirllaura Thanks
@CastorDangote 2 ай бұрын
Also do customers come with their own food or should I hire chef for meal prep?
@daviddolce3396 2 ай бұрын
Great video. I am an escrow for a property and waiting for the engineer to tell me how much its going to cost to put a culvert for a stream and widen the road to get a site plan approved. I definitely know I cannot afford 250K!
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
The good thing is that infrastructure can be paid for on a construction loan. I've got a video dedicated to financing glamping sites on my channel where I talk about this! Good luck!
@michaeljohnson-od9cp 2 ай бұрын
Great video!
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
So glad you liked it!
@wadecollier4757 2 ай бұрын
Good job! I find when I stay in a property, I hate it when a host doesn't provide laundry detergent. We provide stain remover, bleach, detergent. and even hydrogen peroxide. Our cleaners use these and why not share with the guest. Our places are 3-2 houses. I probably will create more labels in the kitchen.
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
Yes to the labels! Guests truly love and appreciate them. For 3-2s, providing those amenities makes a ton of sense. You host a higher number of guests per stay than I do and they'll likely need to do laundry, especially if they're staying more than a couple of days. This particular unit is a 2-2 and typically only sees guests that stay 3-4 days. They don't often do laundry and mysteriously, always leave their detergent behind, so I have a stockpile. 🤣
@CastorDangote 2 ай бұрын
Your transparency to this niche is nice but what sites are best for this kind of business, is it secluded places, city centers, beachfront or lakefronts
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
That's easy: lake towns with ski resorts! Here's why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPRhZ1-o799b68si=SU3sgDqiXYDYPivG. Good luck with your search and let me know if you have any questions.
@mgevirtz 2 ай бұрын
I would never build a good road to a glamping site. You're just making the world worse.
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
That's an interesting perspective. What type of road are you building - based on your land's terrain and your county's requirements?
@Viktor-ms8uj 2 ай бұрын
Good afternoon, we bought your book from your website! Thank you for the book! Can you please tell me when the glamping course will be ready?
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
I'm working on it now! I'll announce soon.
@Steve_Takes 2 ай бұрын
Which states are most receptive to glamping sites? I currently reside in Upstate New York and would love to take advantage of its beautiful natural landscapes. However, I'm concerned about the potential regulatory challenges posed by local building departments.
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
Totally! It's a county-by-county matter. Follow these steps: Run a Google search for AirBnb glamping. Then once on AirBnb's page, select new york state as the location. Find glamping sites that you like, then from there, look up what county it's in. That should give you a starting point for what counties are open to glamping (assuming those glamping sites are built legally, of course!) Good luck!
@gerardoalejandrorezavilleg9039 2 ай бұрын
Did you give your guest a refund? Did they ask for it? How much time was the power out?
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
@@gerardoalejandrorezavilleg9039 No refunds. Neither guest asked. I called the electrical company as soon as the guests reached out and trhey restored the power within one hour.
@jcmata3123 2 ай бұрын
Do you have any experience in working in Texas? I really would like to start a clamping site in Texas, but don’t know if it’s to tricky here or not.
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
Hey! The laws for glamping don't depend on the State. They depend on the county. Find a county where short-term rentals are allowed, then find a commercial or land realtor. Tell them what you want to do and they should be able to guide you. I've got a video on glamping laws and a video where I interview my realtor. Those should point you in the right direction. Good luck!
@JustShanisha 2 ай бұрын
loan
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
You want @drewdoloans (Drew Hittner) on Instagram. Tell him I sent you!
@AJortiz1984 2 ай бұрын
Great video! learned a lot. Thank you for the tips.
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
So glad to know it was helpful. Let me know what other questions you have that future videos can answer!
@jhonalexandercardenasvega8879 2 ай бұрын
Hello. Your videos have been so insightful for us ! Would you mind recommending a good CPA? Thank you.
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
So glad! Here's the CPA that I have worked with for 6 years. She's very knowledgeable about tax strategies for real estate investors and for short-term rental investors. Tell her I sent you! anakcpa.com/about/
@MrPeru510 2 ай бұрын
I'm looking/thinking of doing a land buy, waterfront, and was thinking of doing a cabin or do some acres and possibly do like a site to start (glamping) and then expand to multiple units and expand amendments to guests (and use for a retreat for the family too). Thanks for all the content, would love to hear more about getting things funded, loans, and / or other options. Thanks!
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
That's awesome! This video should help on location search: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPRhZ1-o799b68si=SU3sgDqiXYDYPivG and this video should help on financing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHaiHqHmtZmb9Usi=svlI_t34r7dAW6tT. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
@gurrrrlish 2 ай бұрын
i manage & CLEAN MY AIRBNB - - -and i also have a very high intensity career
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
Wow! Are you looking to grow or are you happy with the unit you have now?
@gurrrrlish 2 ай бұрын
@@airbnbgirllaura i have 2 beach cottages and absolutely no desire to do any more airbnb.... it is annoying & it is not as profitable as people make it out to be .... i own both outright - no mortgages & very low expenses... people with mortgages & high expenses i think they are lying about their profits...lots of lying on line. people fake wealth all the time....
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
@@gurrrrlish Yeah, at the end of the day, you have to set up the business that works for your goals and your life. Having just the two AirBnbs and wanting to keep more profit is a model that would make sense to clean it yourself. But you also said it's annoying - would be curious to know why. Is it the guests or the management process you find annoying? Something else? Agreed that a lot of people boast about returns. That's why I publish receipts. Can't remember which recent video of mine I showed screenshots of my AirBnb payouts.
@闲云野鹤-l1k 2 ай бұрын
5,000 subscribers, a glamping professor
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
Ok I'm done. This comment wins. 🤣
@NewStateHospitality 2 ай бұрын
I can always tell what the most useful and information-packed videos are, because they always have the lowest number of likes and comments. It seems like people far prefer watching hype videos telling them that they can make millions passively to digesting substantive content that covers the real steps and hard work that will be required. Thanks for posting this. It is extremely valuable.
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
@@NewStateHospitality What a thoughtful comment. It can definitely be tough to resist chasing the views, likes and comments, but you honestly never know what audiences will respond to. So that’s a never-ending hamster wheel. Thanks for the encouragement. I’ll continue to put out content that’s vital for investors to know.
@daphnehill1913 3 ай бұрын
Love 10x is Easier Than 2x! Great book. Another great video, Laura!
@airbnbgirllaura 2 ай бұрын
@@daphnehill1913 Thanks, Daphne! Congrats on the build!