Process steps to build short-term rental Airbnb container home from scratch on land

[Hunter Beck]

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