Pilot Crash Pad/Hostel

[Brandon West]

Hello, I am a commercial pilot actively involved in real estate. I have an idea that I am pursuing that I need some advice on. 

My goal. 

To develop a system that will enable me to manage multiple properties always working towards a more automated and hands off end goal. My website which will be my product/system will allow me to work closely with home owners or landlords ensuring a premium rent for a shared responsibility in the success of the business.

The business.

Commuting pilots frequently stay in houses (Crash Pads) that resemble at face value that of a hostel. The owner/operator rents out multiple beds per room in a house. Some houses can even hold up to 50 pilots. They offer hot beds(rotating bunks) or cold beds (yours for the month), private or shared rooms. Most of the beds are rented out by the month or sometimes by the night or even week. 

This business has a high turnover rate due to the fact that pilots are usually in these locations which are junior bases for a short amount of time 1-6 months before they move on and are able to hold new locations. 

Houses need to be maintained at the operators cost. Regular professional cleaning, landscaping, utilities, cable, wifi all need to be paid by the operator. 

Major issues include zoning regulations and how many people can legally occupy a space in each municipality. Booking, payment processing and communication. 

What I Need

Advice on navigating zoning regulations from people who are familiar with these situations or operating hostels. 

Advice on seeking out custom web designers who could handle this kind of project. 

Advice on anything that might help.