Building an ADU to become an AirBnB host

[Dale Davis]

I am looking to start my business by building an ADU on our property to use to host AirBnB guests. Are there any resources I could access that would give me a roadmap to follow to make this an efficient process?

This ADU will also be the interior prototype for small cottages for a larger Hospitality concept I would like to get off the ground next year, This concept will also involve purchasing land so I will be leaning on the community when it comes to that point.

This is my first post so be gentle please:)

[Neil Henderson]

I thinking zoning and short term rental ordinances in the areas you wish to operate would be the first things I would research. Make sure the municipality doesn't have any draconian rules against short-term rentals. Google "city, state" + "short term rental ordinance" and see what comes up.

If it's allowed, talk with the zoning department about rules for Auxiliary Dwelling Units. A lot of people got caught up in the tiny house movement wanting to make little tiny house communities and ran up against hostile city zoning departments that didn't want what they viewed as essentially a trailer park. Not saying that's what you're proposing, just a perception from cities you may be faced with.

We got our start in real estate house hacking our primary residence renting an ADU as a short-term rental. One of the best decisions we ever made for our financial future. Allowed us to have our housing paid for and pay down our mortgage quickly in an appreciating market.

If you can swing it legally, I highly recommend it.