How to start a glamping business without even owning land

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[@ryry2487]

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[@andrearevalo4661]

Would love to see a video on insurance, taxes and/or operating expenses! Loves the vids

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[@SKIDOOROX04]

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[@gabrielletaillefer2029]

This kind of intro speaks directly to my soul. Love it !

[@marckborre9062]

What about taxes and insurance Rob, do you think you can clarify those things in another video maybe? Love your content keep it going bro!!

[@briankh31]

Licensed P&C insurance agent here. Rob I assume has a business owners commercial policy with a extended liability policy as well. The person who is letting you use there land would be added to those policies as a additional insured with what is called a waiver of subrogation. Essentially this says the insurance company won't try to recover money from the land owner should a claim be made. Now that doesn't mean the injured party cannot sue the land owner personally since the claim occurred on land they own and allowed to be used. This opens the landowner to the possibility of having the liability claim declined due to the landowner allowing a commercial enterprise on the land without notifying the insurance company. Most personal lines insurance companies have riders for home businesses, you just have to tell them about them. Along with the landowner letting the insurance company know about the business being on their property. They should also look into getting their own extended liability policy. Hope this helps anyone wondering about insurance.

[@briankh31]

@@annabelalford804 I agree with you 100%. I was only suggesting a rider as a first step. Never hurts to ask before getting quotes for surplus lines. But yeah I really don't think a homeowner is going to realize the level of exposure they are putting themselves in. Most of the vacation type homes we write with are ASI, AMIG, and Stillwater and none of them would allow this.

[@wildcl0ver]

If you rent through Hipcamp then they insure it.

[@Robuilt]

@@briankh31 can you shoot me an email? I’d love to connect with you on your specific services. [e-mail]

[@my_not_so_perfect_life]

Thank you for the videos you do! I have been thinking about starting a glamping business and your content is super helpful! Amazing channel

[@dlretreats]

Always coming through with the knowledge, Rob, thank you!!

[@everysuperwoman9260]

ROBERT! Just pulled the trigger for your glamping program! So excited!!!

[@viraestrada7756]

Just signed up. We are so excited for the awesome learning and networking we’re gonna get. The $2k is worth it. I’m so glad I stumbled across your KZbin videos, I’m so impressed by you and what you’ve accomplished. Can’t wait!

[@bobinchainz]

You give amazing information and you cut straight to the chase. Thank you for this.

[@pacstyles]

Very informative, just wish I had seen your videos sooner. I had thought about doing similar a few years back but then I put the idea on the back burner, and it’s been sitting. Now I’m inspired after watching a couple of your videos. My plan site will be on a tiny Pacific Island near Guam. Being so remote, marketing might be my biggest challenge. Thank you for the excellent videos.

[@brandonplumleemusic]

Wow! This is a game changer! Thank you for these great ideas Rob 🙂👍

[@stephaniecardenas9531]

You are providing an incredible service by sharing your knowledge. Keep it up! I feel you are rare Rob. :-)

[@alexponce761]

Great video thanks for all the info Rob I’m going to look into the leasing option now!

[@maxjensen8500]

Love your vids Rob. Seriously considering your course but 2k is a lot of quiche right now to put down and no doubt it’s worth it 👍

[@mr.Sickboy]

Loving the Glamping content 🔥🔥🔥

[@gemmaazuara-walker5185]

I love your videos. Thanks for the info!

[@ibrahimrahim8714]

Just enrolled in your glamping program after attending the webinar. Totes excited. The webinars was super informative, engaging, and user-friendly. Thanks. ps. You pronounced my name correctly #dopeAF 💫😎 #Ibra

[@joshcary4717]

Very creative, love this idea! Thanks for sharing

[@solomon2424]

Great info! Thanks for sharing!

[@autumnjames4122]

You rock! Love this video, thank you

[@scottbell3086]

Thank you for the knowledge bro ! I own a 2.5 acer lot and want to make it work for me ! Slow and steady excited but need a lot of understanding !

[@dartagnanharris3661]

If I wasn’t a broke college student, I would do your glamp camp. Love your content bro!!

[@mylife1142]

Where do you live, I need an assistant

[@Leroythtsme911]

@@mylife1142 you can email me :)

[@EYNugget]

You can probably easily find an investor since the startup costs are low. You'd have to give up a good percentage, but at least you'd get started.

[@crosisofborg5524]

He’s right. I bought 80 acres with a house. I have 8 of those acres on a lake the size of Loch Ness. That’s where I am putting my cabins. I am building one first and making it rental ready. Then as the income comes in I will build another. And so on... My acreage provides me free firewood so instead of spending money I make money by selling the firewood.

[@marcj3757]

Do you sell the firewood to random customers or companies?

[@Amariellah]

u r smart

[@crosisofborg5524]

@@marcj3757 individual customers

[@kawaiajackson9037]

Open to leasing?

[@clarencehouston9943]

This homie is the 🐐

[@JarrinBenson]

Dude your editor is great! If that’s you, nice job! If not, nice job! Great content too.

[@laurice8056]

You exude a Robin Williams/ Jim Carey/ Jerry Lewis kind of humor and energy! Very creative business! Thanks for sharing.🥸

[@jefficatorok8455]

Totally would do the glamp camp if I weren’t a broke vet with a family of 4. Hopefully after I create my glamp camp I can have that financial freedom

[@jamiesuzanne5781]

Multiplicity! Great 90s film!

[@manilamartin1001]

thanks for this. Thinking of doing this for my farm.

[@therealcolesimpson]

super helpful information and great way to get started

[@dabbs041]

I just bought land in the high desert not sure where to start but watching this channel is giving me some insight on where to start hopefully I can purchase my first home

[@josepablo24413]

Will they allow you to build a glampsite in Joshua tree? ..seems like the only permit permanent structures .. and if you do it unpermitted can you list on Airbnb?

[@lauriekline472]

Omg love it. Multiplicity with Michael Keaton

[@LydiaTV]

I enrolled in your course! cant wait!

[@Robuilt]

Aw yay! Welcome aboard :) Can't wait to get started!

[@NotYourAverageLady]

Multiplicity! Knew it before the Michael Keaton peek-a-boo… plus I also love pizza.

[@brettwalker7675]

Rob, I checked out your glamp site. Seems cool man. That was not a 'quick video' haha. Totally makes sense tho, props to you for getting that going

[@sarawaters3260]

Hey there! Loved this series so much, super jazzed up and want to learn more. Do you think you will be hosting your master class any time soon?

[@pursuefinancialfreedom]

Love the content Rob! What sources/websites etc... do you use to find the land? See what it looks like, if has creeks, fresh water sources etc...

[@Justicia007]

Thank you for such clear and fun videos, affording people a real opportunity to become financially independent! I'm sure I'm missing something but my question is if you do find a person to lease land from and you have a percentage deal with them, so therefore they're taking care of the property for you and clean for you but you don't have to pay them if you don't have guests, you would still have to pay them for for the use of the land even if you didn't have any bookings, wouldn't you? I'm probably missing something....

[@SticksandStonePercussion]

What an amazing idea...

[@richardweidner1625]

love your beatz in your videos. yes, i notice, because i care

[@davidwardlow721]

Great video keep going

[@mrlee9391]

Multiplicity! NICE

[@kawasuby]

Good info !!! Thanks!

[@mikenichols5796]

Thank you Robert,

[@laurenellerbeck89]

Starts at 2:15. Or stick around for silliness. You’re welcome.

[@seerguru]

Yeah not a fan of silliness . Anxiety issues here

[@christianarcos4333]

Thank you not all heroes wear capes

[@anonymousanonymous_000]

Dude is out here spilling all the tea. For free !!! Lol. Appreciate your effort and love your content. Thank you !

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OMG! That portrait in the corner is STILL hanging CROOKED! Oy. LOL ;-) .... BUT, you have a NEW mic! Fancy! As usual... very informative video... two thumbs up!

[@cwashington8826]

Hey Rob. Hoping all is well. Just wanted to say your awesome and I love your videos❗️ So much valuable information and I do understand that time is money. You should definitely be compensates as you go in depth with your program. Im very interested in your program. However, I am a single mom and the price point as a one time payment is a bit much for me. Do you have any payment options available for your program?

[@glampervanadventures1117]

Great information

[@bobinchainz]

Multiplicity. Great movie

[@Sunflowerpunk]

Love your videos!! I have no doubt your training is worth 2K, but can you add a payment plan option? We have just bought a house with 31 acres (in Sevierville also.) We live full-time in the house and on a fixed income (retired disabled veteran and wife.) We already have campers staying with us through Hip Camp. We've invested 1K in a glamping tent (a canvas bell tent) and are working on getting it set up, so we can't squeeze out another 2K at the moment. I just found your videos about 2 weeks ago trying to find glamping info, you have the best content by far on KZbin. Thanks for all you do!!

[@kawaiajackson9037]

Open to leasing some land? My boyfriend has experince with construction

[@autumnjames4629]

I’m so exited that you are just yourself, you exude happy, I am thoroughly stoked that you bring so much value to those of us who are crazy, fearless constant dreamers of real estate investments that are out of the box! Keep bringing value and making us laugh. I’m a big fan;)

[@pgbollwerk]

I like how you crawl between walking and running. =)

[@stephensullivan1011]

Right? Lol I think it's crawl, walk, run 😂

[@SandieCastaneda]

You really hooked the Glampers! haha nice lol

[@arianasilva3393]

Hey Rob! Will you be hosting more programs? Would love information about that.

[@jillmandley234]

YES!!! Tried signing up on the work computer I got so excited and the firewall stopped me. Hurry up 6:00 so I can go handle biz!!!

[@jillmandley234]

GOT 'ER DONE!! READY TO START

[@educandoalafamilia1418]

Really cool, thanks for the info. Also, I think you meant crawl, walk, run... instead of walk, crawl, run.

[@arewethereyet-lifeoffgrid]

Rob can you open your glamping training! I’d LOVE to get involved! Thanks Rob!

[@pmstff700]

Maybe I’m missing it, but what can I expect to pay for liability insurance. Who is responsible? Land owner and glamp owner? Constructing the lease.

[@infinitegods9699]

what's the keep the property owner from exiting your agreement and doing glamping on their own, thereby creating your own competition?

[@agonzale081]

Is is possible or advisable to start a glamping business where the winters can be harsh (NY)? It looks like you wouldn't be able to operate from December - March which sucks. Curious if you have seen people make this work?

[@hadlo]

Rob, awesome!! Been looking forward to the class! Going to sign up real soon. Can I get that coupon code?! ;)

[@SAMTB]

Hey Rob, I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago. Excellent content and video quality!! Quick question, do you recommend officially starting a business with separate bank accounts, website, instagram and going through the entire “Official” process when you launch your first “test” site??? Or just fly under the radar for the first 6-12 months while working out details and logistics?? Does that make sense? Thanks again!!! You’re killing it!!!

[@kawaiajackson9037]

I would say yes to that with any business because it's very important to separate your business and personal finances. You could just set up another savings account instead of an official business account which would require a Tax ID.

[@CK1000ism]

I think it is crawl, walk, run but the point is made so, all good.

[@jeremygraham5415]

Been waiting all day on this video lol 😎

[@hypnotikarisma13]

Question, if you lease someone's land then we still need to get a permit for the tent right? I wish you had a step by step on how to go about this. Please write a book!

[@drricardoheinis6527]

I just saw this, damn 3 days late. Is there ANY way to still come onboard to the camp??? PLEASE. I respect time frames and cut off dates but just got to this video of your series.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@josip3850]

How do you actually arrange a percentage deal with the owners? How do you present them the gross revenue and why would they trust you?

[@glampingguy]

What kind of contract did you sign with the co-host? It that a detail you cover in your program?

[@jabien]

Hey Rob, is the glamp camp program still open? I thought it closed on 4/7 but the website still lets me check out.

[@RyeGuyOutside]

Thanks for the awesome video! How do you go about projecting occupancy when you're looking for potential sites? There's no campsite currently and comps have got to be super unreliable for a campsite on someone's land in a given region. Maybe I'm wrong and there's an app for that?

[@juanalvarez2987]

Love your videos!! Do you report the income on your tax returns? Can it be done with cash money instead of Airbnb? Just curious.

[@danielbocelli]

Dudeeee on mobile the link to enroll doesn’t show up.

[@doroshd]

What was the app you mentioned on a recent video that you use to manage cleaners?

[@olgamarozas5115]

I want to ask you if my idea of asking for personal loan from landowner and /or make it the lease to own - is this doable? I’m new to pursue it ...

[@danieldbarton]

When leasing land for a percentage of gross earnings, does this percentage of gross earnings include what is collected for the cleaning fee (or other fees)? What if you did the cleaning yourself?

[@pentrubarbati]

Hi Rob can you put glamping tents in colder regions with snow and rain ? Thanks

[@donotlike4anonymus594]

Those are some holy ffffffffuuuuk roi's man.... Thanks for introducing me to the industry I always knew there's potential here but never that the roi was so insane

[@msmoscow1859]

Hi! Thank you so much for your videos! I am learning a TON. Question: if I build a cabin on leased land, put my capital into it, what happens when lease ends? Or when landowner decides to kick me out for whatever reason?

[@JeRoc28]

Very late reply, but look into the definition(s) of a Ground Lease. Essentially, this is what this video is referring to. To answer your question, all built/permanent structures would be taken over by the landowner after the lease ends. RV's, tents, yurts, etc. would be able to be removed and not retained by the landowner.

[@danielbarrios8947]

How about doing this business using a state park campsite rental? Have you tried setting up camp in one of these campgrounds only to turn around and rent the site (sublease) with your tent or airstream to your tenant?

[@mark-evans]

I think renting from someone is a good idea, but trying to talk the land owner into being an employee, is not very practical, because sooner or later they're gonna start thinking why do they need YOU?! And they will just end the rental agreement, kick you off the land and in some cases they could steal your Tent too, which they could legally do if it's on their land. Not a good plan, and I would not even ask a Land Owner to do the work. It's just gonna give them too many ideas.

[@Amariellah]

exactly what if the landlord is a jerk. What if they let you rent from them for a year then terminate the lease and keep your tent

[@NATE2905]

Exactly my thinking. This whole thing is akin to rental arbitrage. If the owner can do it themselves what do they need YOU for?

[@Captain_Clark_CDoryAdventures]

They could end the land lease agreement but why would you think they would get to keep the tent? That would be easy to prove to the police if need be. Just saying.

[@simonadamson6283]

This is what happened to me

[@joshcary4717]

@@simonadamson6283 Really you tried this idea? What happened?

[@CelesteAnise]

I have 40k to put into my glamp site and I am looking for 3 other investors who can put 20k each. I want to buy 10 acres of land and eventually have 20 units on it. To stand out from everyone else I want to style it differently than other tents on airbnb.

[@jillmandley234]

interested

[@MichaelPerez-tf7pf]

Where are you located?

[@aaroncheung9531]

I'm interested in investing 20k. Where is this land located?

[@CelesteAnise]

@@jillmandley234 I want to start building it by next spring

[@CelesteAnise]

@@MichaelPerez-tf7pf I am in Seattle but i want it to be located in the desert. Of course there is a lot of things to get sorted before moving forward.

[@KrystalVentures]

Hi! can I go work maintenance on one of your sites? I have my own living space (#vanlife), I just want to work hands on so I can learn to do this myself!

[@KuumbaOnline]

I don’t see options to split payments between cards; how can I do that?

[@slin4013]

Great content ! Question- how do U prevent land owners to just fire ya and take over your glamp site after seeing it do so well and can just copy your entire operation (especially if they’ve been running the whole thing for ya)?

[@Amariellah]

exactly or what if the landowner is a jerk

[@EYNugget]

I suppose you could setup some kind of non-compete clause in your contract for a given duration, say 3-5 years.

[@kawaiajackson9037]

they would have to be confident they could do it, as most people don't believe they are capable of even running a business. It's a lot more complicated than just pitching a tent. Also the initial investment costs could slow them.

[@jaimeavakarianvillamonte744]

I was thinking about buying 5 acres of cheap land for my personal glamping . I wonder if its also possible to start out by renting an acre or two for campers who bring their own equipment ?

[@oliver5403]

Rob great video! Can we lease your class? 😂 I want to take it!

[@genbtc]

your glamp camp program link doesn't have any signup button on the landing page

[@kh5322]

Hello when will you bring back thr course?

[@emilye709]

What about zoning and land use restrictions? I found some land I'm interested in but it only allows the owner to camp on the property for 21 days per 6 months. And what about recreational property that doesn't allow anyone to live on it? Would be considered living in the land of hosting?

[@RockCandyBoudoir]

I’m in! 😅 scared and excited to be a founding member

[@Robuilt]

Awwww yeah!! So excited. Let's do this thing :)

[@kristineallen2654]

Hi Rob, I understand I missed the glamp camp! would like to consult with you, how can I make that happen?

[@carlosgoncalvez1139]

Hi. Is the course available online? Even if it is not live?

[@everythingella4575]

Would it be wise to build a dome on someone’s land using this same structure? I would be afraid if things went bad with the land owner they would try to keep my dome along with everything in it. Not the easiest thing to pack up and store away since you have to build the structure etc.

[@buildfixflip]

That could get tricky. But in the end you would need to have a well drafted contract in place for when things go south

[@KingFrenchy11]

Would you start on multiple rental platforms? or just just one (i.e. AirB&B)???

[@susiepummill9391]

how do you recommend finding land owners who would be open to this concept?

[@brandonbeck9735]

So my question is... what kind of high speed net do you have cuz you got 50 acres and you upload these videos. Do you have to drive out somewhere to upload?

[@kennethken8974]

Only problem is, your co host will see that your business is doing well and they'll kick you out and start their own. You end up paying a bunch moving that tent to somewhere not popular.