Process steps to build short-term rental Airbnb container home from scratch on land
Hi all,
I want to build a short term rental Airbnb on my family’s property. We own the property outright, so there is no work needed to acquire the land and Airbnbs are allowed. I would love feedback on the process and steps I should take to build everything out and in what order. Is there anything I’m missing or anything I’m not thinking about? Would you rearrange the order of these steps at all? I’d love any feedback you might have and I hope this is helpful to others as well that are in the same boat as I am!
Step # | Phase | Step |
1 | Discovery | Talk to experts and learn (process, tips, design tips) |
2 | Discovery | Create social media and document story |
3 | Discovery | General research - budget considerations, financing options, permits, regulations, tax considerations |
4 | Discovery | Market research - competitor analysis, analyze guest reviews, market trends |
5 | Discovery | Gather ideas/inspo (blogs, articles, youtube) |
6 | Define | Create brand and vision |
7 | Define | Create guest requirements (e.g. coffee maker, natural light, near activities, etc.) and prioritize must have, nice to have, etc. |
8 | Define | Sketch idea for look and feel (architecture and design) - map out the floor layout |
9 | Define | Consult an architect (is this needed?) |
10 | Define | Consult an exterior designer (outside of house and landscape) (is this needed?) |
11 | Define | Consult an interior designer |
12 | Plan | Create project plan (timelines, key dates, who to contact) |
13 | Plan | Create budget and brainstorm financing options |
14 | Plan | Secure financing |
15 | Build | Get permits and licenseses |
16 | Build | Get water/electricity/power hookups set up |
17 | Build | Prepare for build (e.g. lay foundation) |
18 | Build | Buy structure |
19 | Build | Build and remodel structure (insulation, electric, siding, etc.) |
20 | Build | Build out interior design (e.g. paint, decorate, etc.) and buy appliances/decor |
21 | Build | Build out lawn and landscape |
22 | Build | Finalize the exterior of the building (e.g. paint and fixtures) |
23 | Market | Take photos |
24 | Market | Create listing |
25 | Market | Create website |
Thanks!
Hunter