This Treehouse Makes $700k Per Year... Here's How

[@DonJivine]

Good lord this couple is absolutely crushing it! Maybe the most impressive airbnb example I’ve ever seen - do it all themselves and no debt + ambitious expansion plans! Just wow

The interior design 🎩. The hustle 💪🏽. The vision 💪🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽excellent story, very inspiring!

[@spencerjean4232]

I've seen my share of Airbnb and Tiny homes online (like so many of you) but this story is quite inspiring. The hustle, the labor of love, the grit and the hacking abilities involved are impressive.🔥🔥🔥

[@RyBiggs]

this is a completely fictional storey until we see some w2s. after a short search this house has 0 bookings for the rest of the year but claims to pull in 700k.

[@marketinginstagramfacebook5795]

​​​@@RyBiggsPlease can you share the link to the tiny house in airbnb?

[@Im1withU]

@@RyBiggs Good research. You are right to always verify. Some of the things said in this video, seems a little unbelievable. Example: Darrel said he built the first treehouse in only 55 days (@ 10:02 minute)with only one other guy working with him. I have been working in all phases of construction for 50 years (oh my God, time flies) and I find that claim hard to believe. Did he have to cut every corner in the book to do so? There are other claims that are hard to believe... but who really knows but them.

[@doofussays4313]

Brilliant. The owners are clever. Fun to watch their creativity.

[@rhens8088]

@samgriess438well, the people that are paying it would think otherwise.

[@nickmehl1465]

Love this couple and love what they’re doing - building a business together with passion. It will be interesting to see how they scale this.

[@JesseAaronMoskel]

Wtf why would ya scale it

[@bobshagit9503]

and asking for your money to help make it happen.... wow

[@RyBiggs]

you realize they are full of shit. they got 0 days on the books for rents. who the hell is gona want to stay in this house for 300$ a night lmfao

[@rocketmangenesis]

Just throwing out random words...

[@SimplisticallyDigital]

This is the true definition of a Power Couple! Loved this! Lovely couple and immaculate spaces!

[@Beniamin6665]

Did you hear what she said… “the more important half” What a horrible partner…

[@SimplisticallyDigital]

@@Beniamin6665 😳

[@JO_Artificial]

​@@Beniamin6665 I saw it as couples playing.

[@Beniamin6665]

@@JO_Artificial Just imagine if a man said that though…

[@janamarek]

I love that they are doing this debt free! What a great example to set. Best wishes to them!

[@kathrynkennedy8128]

You humbled yourselves and it paid off, clap clap. you two are showing others how to do this, thankyou !!

[@pirhan]

Darrel is a gem of a man!

[@pauldemirdjian8234]

Smart guys in real estate Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾🎈 God gives you as much as your good heart , be always grateful and smart hard worker 🙏🙏🙏

[@chameleonunleashed]

I just bought my first rental property this year (a beach house) and listed it on Airbnb. Also, working on a triplex in my local downtown area. So, this is VERY inspiring. Especially to see a couple doing this together. I love it! I will be subscribing to their channel and maybe visiting too!

[@kintsugittv2537]

How is it going for ya?

[@alabastardmasterson]

@@kintsugittv2537 I'm betting not very well

[@hannahgrotbo2548]

Love their obvious creativity and vision paired with excellent execution!

[@vsquare5653]

What an amazing and gorgeous couple. So entrepreneurial, dedicated and hard working. Best of luck to you in all of your airbnb ventures! Great video.

[@jada314]

I’ve just been smiling this entire video!!!!! Thanks to this creator for linking me to them!

[@Susan00197]

Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got to talking about investment and money. I started investing below the $100k mark and in the first 2 months, my portfolio was reading $234,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest a huge percentage of my profit and it got more interesting.! For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home at the beginning of summer.

[@BrandonIvan-c6e]

Hi. I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second child. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks

[@Susan00197]

@@BrandonIvan-c6e However, if you do not have access to a professional like Clementina Abate Russo, quitting your job to focus on trading may not be the best approach. It is important to consider all options and seek guidance from reliable sources before making any major decisions. Consulting with an AI or using automated trading systems can also be helpful in managing investments while balancing other commitments.

[@BrandonIvan-c6e]

@@Susan00197 Oh please I’d love that. Thanks!.

[@Susan00197]

@@BrandonIvan-c6e Clementina Abate Russo is her name.

[@Susan00197]

Lookup with her name on the webpage.

[@PlanFreeFinanceandAbundance]

An illustration of what can happen when diligence and talent come together=powerful! Good for you two!

[@nightingalebard]

Their story is so cool! What started as a way to pay the bills, ending up turning into an entire new skill and career. Their places look super cute! Thanks for sharing!

[@scarlettfrancesca]

This couple is phenomenal! I love their creativity, passions and ability to bring their dreams to life!

[@jacintadijeh]

Shelby, you have very organized videos! Love your style of editing and the voice overs. It is fabulous!

[@kristinrodriguezrealtordmv3434]

I agree! So good!

[@LarennPBel]

Yessss me too

[@MelaninMommyMillionaire]

They are KILLING it, I am surprised this my first time learning about them. Im glad you convinced them to start a KZbin channel!

[@ChristSaves88]

Wow!!! I’m so proud of what they’ve accomplished!!! 🙌🏾 They are definitely a POWER COUPLE!!!

[@jumana8998]

Oh my God, I am obsessed with guest houses and vacation homes and I don’t know where to start. Thank you for inspiring me and sparking my passion. Your homes are beyond description, they are truly inspiring.

[@luissapple1]

What this does not go over is the how they handled zoning. In many jurisdictions your city and/or county would not allow an individual to rent out these type of structures easily. Primarily this is because certain lots have restrictions. So they either A. lived in a lot that allowed multiple units to be built or B applied for an exemption. or C, never disclosed them as future rentals.

[@newagemeditationmantrasand7860]

I personally think they never disclosed their future rentals to the city. Because zoning is a nightmare. They said in the beginning that they bought the house for themselves on a large plot of land. The odds of them living in a suburban neighborhood that allows multiple units to be built on their land is low. And now that I think of it - when you build anything you need permits as well. Based on their construction prices - they never hired a licensed contractor. So, through ingenuity they have a nice income stream until the city discovers them and starts fining them for multiple permit violations and zoning violations.

[@kateeco3850]

Yeah… the first thing I thought was - permits and zoning 😅 to build a tiny house within a month, sounds impossible to me… we are doing rehabs and permits are the nightmares.. and to find good licensed contractors in this market is even harder 😬

[@danielbocelli]

I thought the same, but I just hope that the exposure from this video doesn’t end up hurting them.

[@RobLawrenceTeam]

I am curious about the zoning part

[@Mastemine498]

They also never discussed any of the backend stuff, like plumbing, electrical, etc. All of these would either need septic systems (they look more rural based - not in the city, so no easy access to city sewer hookups, and they would have to have a huge septic system on site if they are all feeding into one if they are all being used at 100% occupancy. They said the one cost them $16,000, even DIY that doesn't even seem possible once you factor in those kind of costs.

[@mannypakas2019]

So damn proud of these two!

[@alyxandriaang]

Love the Checked In series! I always wanna stay in these airbnbs but then they're booked tf up!

[@rimo9734]

I love the team work of this couple

[@jjaneth23]

I love the way she decorated everything! This is the definition of a power couple!!!!

[@terrylstarks]

Wow!!!! What a beautiful couple!!! Not just talented, but visionaries!!!! Oh and did I mention extremely talented!!!!! I’m going to keep an eye on them because I have a feeling we are going to see an inspirational story about hard work and how much it pays off!!!

[@MaxamHotels]

Facts

[@yawenchen8]

This couple is incredible!! True grit, hard work, big picture thinking and amazing team work!! Great partnership! 🙌🏻 ❤

[@chellox68]

This has been my favorite episode yet! I don't know them in real life but I'm so proud of the empire they've build and I'm wishing them all the best in future endeavors. Great video Shelby and thanks for all the work you put in to highlight these unique and interesting spaces

[@aishah5244]

People of Color 😍‼️ Thank you for featuring this couple! ❤️

[@xanthotest8855]

You are so racist!

[@aishah5244]

@@xanthotest8855 Ok girl! 🙃

[@posteroonie]

I know it took a while for this couple to get where they are, but now they're so impressive that it seems that they would be successful no matter what they tried.

[@missybelmont9830]

A very industrious couple making their American Dream a reality! Impressive! Congratulations guys! All your very hard work is really the only way to financial independence. Take note everyone! 🥰

[@kanutapretzelini8891]

This couple is a fantastic example of what can be done when great minds and commitment to excellence come together.

[@ChristianMcLeodphoto]

Love this. Do you have any videos that dive into the planning and permitting processes? I think across all your videos thats the big missing element that's leaving us hanging

[@cierraaaaaaaas]

I’m also very interested in that portion. My plan is to buy land and build a home so I’ve been diving into permits and what not. It’s a lot. I would love to have some Airbnb properties on my land. That would be so helpful

[@Lianne459]

What a fabulous couple! They work so well together and are working hard and have great vision. It was a pleasure meeting them! I wish them success in NY!

[@bossitlive]

Excellent video for so many reasons, but I especially loved the story of this couple’s journey and how they build their Airbnb portfolio. It’s explained in a way that demonstrates how possible it can be for the average individual (for lack of a better way of putting it) to do the same. I enjoyed watching this very much. Thank you for sharing❤

[@greatest_bumble_bee_dude]

Greedy algorithm

[@tommytunes303]

Their designs are absolutely killer, nailed them all!

[@clemenced.5393]

Probably the best Airbnb episode thus far! Well done to the couple for following their gut and thinking outside the box! Love the design of all their units!

[@kristinrodriguezrealtordmv3434]

This is phenomenal! So smart and what gorgeous places! I fell in love with Airbnb back in 2012. Became a host in 2018 and I haven't looked back. That tree house is simply stunning!

[@oh.kaylahh]

Did a staycation here and loved the property! So excited to see a couple doing something so cool from my city being featured

[@megannyabawa3369]

This is so innovative, creative and unique. Thanks for sharing, I have learnt that when I want to start Airb n b business I need to put in a lot of effort. Put together unique pieces that will make the experience memorable. It doesn’t have to feel like they are used to it- it has to be a new experience. I liked the bus tree house! It would bring in so much memories that on this day I spent a night at a very unique bus tree house airb n b

[@alexros6642]

So inspiring! Great example of hard work. However, would love to know how do they deal with management, do subcontract cleaning? And also, if they want to expand I believe the biggest challenge is having the right people managing their remote properties! Love tot hear how they do… amazing job, wishing all the best.

[@jpscharged]

I'm just going to guess that they do that all themselves. Their goal was minimal debt and those cleaning fees are substantial even for bathroom-less tiny homes.They have an assistant that I'm sure handles the property management when they need help or go on Vacation. It's all on one property. I also believe they still live on that same property?

[@wonderz3217]

Nice work guys, but how does it work without a kitchen and bathroom??? Kitchen not too much, but no bathroom?

[@dynamics9000]

It is time for us to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever, the one who recognizes the challenge and does something about it. --Vince Lombardi

[@jj-if6it]

Wow they're so enterprising. Very impressive. It would have been scary spending that much initially but it can pay off. The tiny homes are beautiful

[@RichardCodyMusic]

I need to stay in the Upstate New York spot. The couple seems awesome and so does their execution.👏

[@jada314]

I love to see it!!! I’ll have to make a trip just to support!

[@Patricia-Margaret]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for.

[@Patricia-Margaret]

@rachealhubert74 That's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well

[@Patricia-Margaret]

@rachealhubert74 I will give this a look, thanks a bunch for sharing.

[@Susanne-zuku]

@@Patricia-Margaret Bridget Mary Turow her trading strategies is working for me for more than a year now and I’m making good profit from the stock market and she's 100% honest, reputable and trustworthy

[@ryanortiz2648]

Scam likely

[@franziskani]

oh another scam !

[@immrfun]

The creativity of these people is amazing! Great video! Nice to see people create their own wealth through ingenuity and work!

[@Griffins_28]

So impressive! We are buying 117 acreage lots in the mountains in TN to sell some lots and AirBNB others. Wonder where the bathroom is in the treehouse?

[@Griffins_28]

Askedtoo soon, lol.. Definitely will look into not adding kitchens or bathrooms.

[@Peterviegal]

I fucking hate Airbnb investors. Ruining country living prices for the locals.

[@v.j713]

They have great decor styles!

[@d14551]

I really like the woven plywood ceiling and the aluminum treehouse. And they are debt free, impressive!

[@b-rare]

I’m blown away with these people . Very sharp and go getters. Lots to admire here

[@astalavista007uk]

Bravo guys, love what you’ve done. You took risk and it paid off. You stayed humble but optimistic. Expanded your ideas and searching for new horizons. What else 👌🤞

[@gianninaghersi]

Amazing couple!! Very inspired by this video. Thanks Shelby.

[@EricaZetterquist]

Love this video!!! So inspiring to see how people can get creative and end up making such a lucrative business from it!!

[@jallowjeri]

Truly inspiring couple. I randomly typed ‘best Airbnbs’ on KZbin and I stumbled upon their story and that led me to this video. As an Airbnb host myself, I must say again, I am truly inspired…Hello 2023

[@shoppingcarts1122]

Wow you 2 are truly Architectural Artists!Stunning Treehouses! Very inspiring video!

[@jnahal6797]

The units outside the main house, do they have bathrooms? If not, where do the airbnb guests go when they need to use a toilet or to shower?

[@chickolat]

How did this two find each other?? what an inspiring couple! so glad you featured them. I want to know so much more. Is he an architect or she is ? how did he learn to build such amazing homes. They said A TON OF Money by building it themselves.

[@houdinix3996]

My thoughts the whole time... how lucky they are to have found such a good partner in each other, this is all I want in life forreallllll

[@PeterJames143]

Thank you Shelby and thanks to Darrel and Patrice, very inspiring! :)

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

OMG, I love what they did to the shed just beautiful.

[@barkbros123]

Other than a grind this man really has skills when it comes to construction. That’s a craft that many men wish they had! My man is god with his hands 💯 I can’t even put a adult Lego together without stressing out and quitting lol

[@louisa_clair]

Love this! Such a cool story and the tiny homes are beautiful inside.

[@toxicstatesofamerica1277]

Such great interiors! Stunning.

[@camelliaghotbzadeh2576]

Wow this couple did such a good job with their Airbnbs, I like that they have so many options!! I love how you showcased their story Shelby, top quality video as always and super interesting to hear their perspective 😊

[@alexius23]

I applaud Darrel & Patrice for their mad building skills & incredibly good taste to furnish these rental spaces. There NY project sounds innovative, creative & proof that hard work rewards people with such panache.

[@shawngallo4429]

Best life business story ever ❤

[@wge621]

This couple works hard, Jesus! Super impressed with that work ethic and ingenuity

[@chicagofan7057]

Amazing couple! Amazing property! Thanks for introducing them to us Shelby, I am subscribing to their channel for sure.

[@jekku4688]

This is phenomenal, and this couple is amazing! What an amazing way to bring in income! However, I have to question about the no kitchen/no bathroom thing. So...where does one eat, and where does one go to the bathroom, brush your teeth, take a shower, etc.?

[@priscillalaluna]

These spaces are so well thought out and beautifully executed!

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[@Mastemine498]

Do they use communal shower/bathroom for everyone on site? That would be really a turn off for me. If I had to pay more than $150 a night to stay at any of these, I would expect to have a private bathroom/shower. Even janky hotels have it for that price. Experience is not that unique to go without basic hygiene facilities.

[@Jeroen74]

You forgot your iconic bye at the end... good video, again 👍 I like how they styled everything.

[@AndyJasmin]

May favorite video from start to finish! Watched it twice about to forward it to my wife!

[@michelegindt7926]

I know you've said recently that the checked in videos aren't doing as well but I can honestly say I have no idea why or how they aren't. They are so interesting, beautifully shot and my favorite videos that you do. I absolutely love every single one of them. As a fellow Seattle girl who is constantly bit by the travel bug, you've already added so many new places to my list that I want to have adventures at 🤗

[@ShelbyChurch]

Thank you so much!!!

[@paulo7200]

I think people are over the bubble nonsense claim that a "treehouse" rents for $2,000 per night at 100% occupancy. Also, she further exaggerates by claiming the property "nets" or "makes" 700k, implying the gross rents are even higher and the 700k is after all operating expenses.

[@greatest_bumble_bee_dude]

The channel back on the KZbin main page recommendations

[@kfx216]

This is very inspirational - the owners are so creative. I wish you had addressed permitting with so many structures.

[@jj-if6it]

Wow he built the treehouse himself?? That's incredible! I wish I was handy like that haha

[@JeffLeighton1]

Wow so impressive. How are they allowed to put so many units on the property?

[@FoougieTV]

My guess is bc they own the property (the imrovement) and the land.

[@erictorres7743]

@@FoougieTV Not necessarily. Just because you own a property outright does not mean you can do whatever you want on it. At least not in California.Unfortunately you still need to go through code enforcement and building departments to assure your property is code compliant. The property is likely in the middle of nowhere meaning code enforcement rarely makes a visit.

[@jessicadrury5450]

there's definitely specific permits they have to get to build multiple units on one property here in atlanta, but it's just money to have people come out and permit it and if you have the acreage you usually get them without much fuss

[@philsowers]

@@jessicadrury5450 There is still zoning and occupancy regulations, most places are single unit dwelling not 7 full time hotel/rental buildings and CO's (Certificate of Occupancy) are usually required as well.

[@jessicadrury5450]

@@philsowers obviously

[@MrJcporter1]

Awesome Empire they are building. Shelby, thanks for capturing this.

[@FloydTaylor]

rad video! quick one - what do guests do for kitchen and bathroom amenities?

[@stardiamond1794]

They poured nothing but love into every stage of this and they 100% deserve the wins ❤

[@mrbuchanan92373]

What an incredible video, Shelby. I hope you continue and I hope your search on Bainbridge Island comes to fruition and you decide to make it a tree house.

[@zwriter3658]

I wonder how they handle the plumbing on the tree house

[@networth00]

How do people stay in those spaces with no kitchen and no bathroom? If they have 7 units and make 700k a year, each place has to make 10k/month. I don't see how that's possible. What am I missing?

[@Im1withU]

I think you are NOT missing the probable truth. Looks to me like a lot of BS is being presented.

[@jasonfournier]

Great video. Impressive couple, especially being able to do this all debt free at this point. That takes a lot of the risk out of the venture when interest rates soar and during the economic downturn.

[@jillianandjeremy]

What a terrific video and couple. Love the success story - all their hard work is paying off. Great job to all!!

[@tashawn2222]

They have a great sense of style and save a lot of money with the DIY courage. Great video!

[@JroqFord]

Love seeing successful black Airbnb hosts!

[@brianxyz]

I would consider them to be successful entrepreneurs first and foremost. They really seem to know what they're doing.

[@accountantintraining4752]

Yes, n knowledgeable.

[@beatrixjones2982]

Just stop with the color BS. They are people. I bet you would lose your wig if someone said they loved seeing successful white people. 🙄

[@bmx13andit52]

Does everything have to do with colour? Are we all not more than just our colour of skin can we not just celebrate their success rather than celebrate the fact that they are a certain shade of skin when they achieve something?

[@chrisellis4838]

That seems a bit racially charged. Do better

[@9catlover]

They are super impressive. It makes me want to buy a farm or huge space! But i don't get why people would want to rent a space with no kitchen or toilet shower? where do they do in the middle of the night?

[@AlaskaWild]

Anyone who pays $500 per night for ANY place, has money to waste. No way I would pay that kind of money. Especially not to stay in Atlanta! The crime there is unreal. I know that area well. But, glad this couple could make money off of it all.

[@MissCharlieBrown]

The one tree house in the thumbnail says it brings in $700k a year. BS. That would be approx $1.9k a night.

[@franchongaskin2713]

They did and excellent job. I wish they would put a book out on step by step of what you need to do if you had land to build on.

[@SuperRabbitPrincess]

They did such a good job with interiors and decorating. This couple are professionals.

[@Kenny6253]

They are doing fantastic work, very motivating!

[@raineypiechowski3032]

They are a dynamic duo for sure

[@stevehaas9515]

This couple is so inspirational.

[@ljhou6530]

Nice couple with excellent focus and vision… Great video. How large is the land where they built all the units?

[@Yarrney]

Love how they went over the bathrooms, where they use the bathroom and zoning.

[@edyraper]

I need a wife like her... if you find a women like her now days, just don't let her go

[@Slynell1]

That's a fact.