Tiny / Container Houses for AirBnB or VRBO in FL

[Owais Hassan]

Hello!

I am from Clearwater FL. I have always wanted to build a tiny or container house to put on AirBnB to generate additional income. I lean towards tiny/container houses because it seems to be a relatively smaller investment compared to a SFH.

Does anyone here have experience with such investments? What are some of the best areas to build such a property, say under $50K. 

I would appreciate your insight into this.

[Cathy Svercl]

FYI in the upcoming edition of the Florida Building Code, which goes into effect 12/31/2020, there is Appendix Q "Tiny Houses" which can be adopted by individual Building Departments, but is not automatically adopted.  So there may be some future opportunities for these.  However, you will have to check the Zoning for the individual property to make sure you 1) can add a second/accessory dwelling, and 2) it will fit on the lot in accordance with any setbacks, etc.  the Florida Building Code is free to access on the website www.FloridaBuilding.org -> click Florida Building Code -> on the next webpage again click Florida Building Code -> click on the RESIDENTIAL code 7th edition (2020)