Where To Start: Adding A Prefab Guesthouse For Airbnb Rental

[Corey Philip]

I am looking into acquiring a home with enough yard space to put a prefab guest house on that I could rent on AirBNB.

What do I need to know to start planning and budgeting this?

- Checking with planning and zoning.

- What needs to be done for foundation for these things?

- Do these things get shipped across country or do you find one locally?

- What needs to be done for utilities? I'd some electrical upgrades probably need to happen on the property. Possible upgraded septic if no city septic.

[Richard Lee]

Quote from @Corey Philip:

I am looking into acquiring a home with enough yard space to put a prefab guest house on that I could rent on AirBNB.

What do I need to know to start planning and budgeting this?

- Checking with planning and zoning.

- What needs to be done for foundation for these things?

- Do these things get shipped across country or do you find one locally?

- What needs to be done for utilities? I'd some electrical upgrades probably need to happen on the property. Possible upgraded septic if no city septic.

Foundation type will be determined by soils engineer, which would also inform the type of septic system. Electrical upgrades depend on specified appliances and would recommend you review the main home too since you are most likely connecting to it. 

find a local prefab company. Shipping costs escalate if the delivery is far.Prefab companies usually provide insight to it. 

Def check with planning and zoning mainly to confirm siting and parking requirements. 

What city is the project located in? Some lots might be subject to additional review if it’s near wetlands or protected lands.

Finally, check lender terms for a prefab home product. Funds are distributed differently than a tradition construction loan for stick built.