If so, would you recommend boutique shops or larger corporations?

I have been involved in the land acquisition game for a boutique builder in the greater Seattle area.

I have been involved in the land acquisition game for a boutique builder in the greater Seattle area.

The smaller 10’ x 15’ retreat is located off the master bedroom, perfect to utilize as a boutique gym, nursery, or office.

I have a boutique property manager managing it entirely.

Short-term lodging in the form of a small boutique hotel.

I know there are a lot of different opinions on the pros and cons of working for a big brand vs a boutique firm.

Think commercial single user owner occupied turned into four or five tenanted property; empty big box retail space made into mini storage; single family home on busy street turned into restaurant/bar/boutique, storefronts in downtown turned into live/work lofts, etc.  

Boutique hotels, etc that advertise and promote this will generally say “and oh by the way 1 of our 20 rooms may be haunted - guests reported something in room number 13”.

Either through boutique firms or friends and family.- HELOCs- Credit cards.