How Much My Tiny House Airbnb Made in Its First Month
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
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George, your listing looks great!
Is there a reason why you didn’t mention the RUclips channel or a video about the house on your AirBB listing?
For marketing that would seem like a bonus. A guest could share it with friends or family to show off the cool place they stayed. I would think a guest would be more likely to treat the place nicer if they watched and felt a connection to you. Plus it’s something special about your place that others can’t claim.
Honestly, I could watch you cleaning the house while listening to you talking for hours. I swear.. if you ever decided to record audio books of guides on living a calmer life, overcoming sleep disorders amd anxiety and children's good night stories, you'll become a overnight success. 👀
I was wondering if the tiny house and your town are easily accessible via public transportation, like train or bus? I would love to spend a few days there, but coming from abroad (France to be precise), I wouldn't necessarily be comfortable renting a car to get there. Anyway, the place is adorable and I can't wait to see if it's working for you and how the new house is going to look like in the end!
@@gail8801 The 201 bus runs through George's village from Kinross to Glenrothes. There seem to be about 4 services a day (except Sundays) in each direction. Google 'Kinross 201 bus route' for details and map of the route. Buses run from Edinburgh to Kinross. Trains run from Edinburgh to Markinch station, which is about 2km from the Glenrothes bus depot. The 43 bus connects the railway station and the Glenrothes bus depot in 9 minutes.
You took a dilapidated building and transformed it into a small, family-run, respectable business. Your situation is completely different from regular landlordism in Scotland and wholly more positive. The property is beautiful and looks like it was made for holidays/short stays; that's what it does best. I'm currently looking at dates. I hope you see the fruits of your labour soon and may you blossom in all that you do.
Cheers David! Much appreciated! 🤠
these houses are meant for people not for housing temporary transient foreigners shitting up your nation... pretty gross
I agree with David you have preserved this building. Nothing wrong with Airbnb business. Think of it this way lots of people get to enjoy it. I am all for people preserving these buildings and lots of people paying to stay in them. Well done@@Patchy
@@WhiteMistythe problem about landlords is that they control the houses in which ordinary people spends their whole lives. Airbnb and other kind of daily or weekly renting sites on the other hand are services that works similarly to hotels in this manner. No one plans to live in a house they get by airbnb.
Yeah exactly. Family owned and run is what we need more of and what allows us to give back to community and keep money circulating between the workers instead of consistently being sucked out by investors
As someone with food allergies who hates eating in restaurants and staying at crowded, noisy hotels I am glad there are people like you renting out cozy little places to travelers.
Same
@@GornubiusFlux I asked, actually
this, i'm chronically ill and travelling is lovely but also a very difficult thing, i can do it with a family member maybe once a year for a week or so. people renting out suitable houses that are quiet yet beautiful and allergy-free are truly a blessing
Indeed. I have a friend who has many allergies and sensitivities. She and her partner have been able to do some limited travel by finding locations like yours, where she can verify that no mushrooms have been cooked in the space for the past 24-48 hours. Were I traveling to your area anytime soon, I’d be very interested in booking your space. Were her plans taking her there, I’d surely suggest talking with you!
In my opinion, what you are doing is absolutely ethical. You’re giving travelers the opportunity to explore your village at a reasonable price, in a clean home, in a safe location. Due to your videos, they know exactly the product they are purchasing. You are employing your mom & providing an investment opportunity for your brother. The home is not sitting vacant, collecting dust bunnies, waiting for the right buyer. Also, you’re providing hours of entertainment to those of us who may never get the opportunity to visit Scotland. If the opportunity ever arises, I’d be more than happy to hand over my hard earned shekels.
92€ for a night is not reasonable
love this comment! 🫀🏡
Yes but the cost is that oppotunity for a small cheap property to go to a Solo or young family instead pushes prices of everything up "in the village" (compared to other options) Until locals have to move further afeild. 40% of the properties bought in my area are for this and there is almost no community left. I respect what he has done requires hussle. but there is a reason people are stuck renting their entire lives and the wealth gap gets bigger and bigger.
Hey George! I usually don't comment, but just wanted to oneup on the ethical side of renting out in this manner. You are only adding value to your area by offering what you offer. Keep up the great work, this was a lovely way to spend nine minutes of my sunday afternoon!
Thanks for watching/commenting (and fighting my ethical corner haha).
Homeless people are not interested in "adding value," they are interested in finding somewhere affordable to live. "Adding value" reducing housing to a transactional exchange rather than a vital essential of life is precisely the problem.
And bringing in revenue to the local town merchants, tax revenue & good publicity.
@@Martial-Mat Housing is a transactional exchange. Thus, George has an abandoned building turned home in exchange for a mortgage he pays every month. You should house homeless people, that would fill a vital essential of life for them.
@@Martial-Mat homeless people should try their own best for their home ladder, it is not a problem at all but a good way to turn ruins and abandoned houses into proper living homes like what George did. Please don’t put a bad name into such great works. There are shelters for the homeless and go complain tot he government instead of individuals who work hard for their transactions of goods and services. As these people cares about what they do!
Not only has George improved his neighborhood, he has brought tourists to the area that will spend money in his neighbour's shops and restaurants. Those people will tell their friends about what a lovely area it is and more people will come and spend their money on goods and services.
Very well said. 🙂🙃🙂
Kinnesswood is quite an expensive area to live in anyway. Central Scotland is over run with tourists as it is.
As someone who has stayed in a lot of airbnbs, I wish everyone cleaned and tidied their properties as well as you and your mum do in this video!
Few businesses begin with a profit. Even if you’re not covering all your expenses yet, at least a good chunk of the expenses you would otherwise have paid yourself were covered. Chin up and carry on and remember not a lot of people travel in the winter. 😊
That's true! I'm not down about it... I'll just give it time and try and make it nice for folk who do come to stay!
My guess is that, for better or worse, you are one of the very few men on the planet who have given so much consideration to the ethics of your activities, whether they be Airbnb or cage fighting.
Absolutely no need to apologise for making a derelict property into an Airbnb. Great job mate!
I definitely don't see anything wrong or morally questionable about this. Your neighbours should be happy that you did such a beautiful job fixing up an abandoned building. The neighbourhood should count that as a win. I'm sure that the bookings will pick up come spring when the weather is better and more people are on holidays.
I’m not a native English speaker and first time commenting. The renovation project you undertook is absolutely brilliant. And you are such a person with a strong ethical and moral values which is a rarity in todays ruthless world
“Not a native English speaker” - writes in better English than the majority of English people 😊😂
I think it's awesome you are trying to build a business with your family and considering ethics while you do it 😊
You are providing a valuable service for people who want to visit families in the area. Not all families have room for everyone when they visit, so this is a wonderful option for them. I live in California and it’s always so great to find a clean cozy place when visiting areas. Hang in there, your tiny house looks so clean, cozy and inviting.
George, the tiny house looks great, and I love watching the care and attention both you and your mom lavish on that beautiful space. I always enjoy your sense of humor, and in this video laughed out loud at the “not fixing the potholes” comment.😂
I love the total transparency in your videos, it’s so refreshing. You seem like such a lovely person, thanks for sharing 🖤
Thank you! 🤠
I couldn’t agree more. ❤
Love that you addressed the ethical issues. I totally agree with you. My landlord kicked me out of a house I rented for two years to put it on AirBnB for four times the price; what you’re doing is totally different.
That being said, it’s my absolute pet peeve when landlords count their mortgage as an outgoing. You’re building equity through that mortgage - it’s not a 100% loss in the same way that my rent payment is!
"... and not fixing potholes" --- LOVE IT, you are so refreshingly honest 👏😂. I wish you the best of success with your enterprise and future plans. It takes time to get it running more profitably.
As to the critics - I think a great deal of it is envy and the reluctance to see how much time and work you put in it. Ethical or no isn't the question. The same could be said about most every profession or business. You don't have to defend yourself, you are doing a great job and you are very thoughtful and respectful in everything you showed us here. Also, Scotland offers only so much opportunities to make a living. Criticism is so easy online - I'd suggest for everyone to check their own circumstances first. Unless they are 100% flawless themselves, they might want to stop trying to give you a bad feeling.
I for one enjoy this channel very much and it's obvious why your channel grows so nicely, I don't stand alone with my opinion, it seems.. I like how you and your family work together to make things happen. I enjoy your honest and kind personality along with this lovely Scottish accent, of course. I'm old enough to be your grandma and I'd be very proud of a grandson like you. Best wishes to you and your loved ones on 2 and 4 legs, hugs and smiles from the Bavarian Highlands, the alpine region that's indeed called Oberland 🙋🏻♀️❤️ Lisa
Thank you! That's very kind of you to say. I sometimes just think it's best to have the discussion/address criticisms so as to not let them run away from me. And aw wow I'd love to visit your part of the world!
This 80-plus American (with Scottish ancestry) fully agrees. I love this channel; and, George, wish you every success, both personally and in business.
@@Patchy Ha, I'd so love to visit Scotland but my travels are very limited now. My farthest trip is doing messages once a month and it knocks me out each time. Getting old comes with surprises. Some are funny, some not so much. However, being in a sickbed most of my days gives me ample time. So, if you ever plan on visiting my Highlands and you're looking for suggestions where to go and what to see, if you would like to know more about our traditions and folklore I'd be very happy to help and share my "wisdom". I'm only an email away. In case you want to know what my Highlands look like - google pics of Lake Tegernsee, Lake Chiemsee or Lake Walchensee and you get an idea. 🙋🏻♀
I think your channel is a great 'cosy' one - your voice, the content and editing are all very soothing. Can't remember how I found your channel but glad I did!
Glad you're here!
Me and my husband also did what you did. We bought a house that had been abandoned for 8 years.
It took us on and off 4 years to totally remodel. We did all the work
We put our house on airbnb/vrbo in June and did well up until winter
Good luck with your business.
Hey George love your sense of humor. The business will pick up and you will see the fruits of your labor. I wish you nothing but the best in this adventurous endeavor.
I've been to scotland holiday homes a few times and yours looks like a A+ place, I'm sure it'll have more visitors this year.
I just wanted to suggest adding something old fashioned to the place: A binder with information. All the things about the house that are listed on the website, the WI-Fi password, tourist leaflets and maps, personal recommendations and an emergency page with the next pharmacy, doctors, hospital translated into at least french and german as well.
It's nice going through these together in the evening planning your next day. Less phone scrolling, too.
Thank you for sharing this important information. Not everyone realizes what kinds of costs are involved in an adventure like this. Yes, I agree you fall somewhere in the middle of that "should I or shouldn't I " argument. I agree with you about it being wrong to buy up lots of start-up houses and turning them into AirBnB's. I also agree there is nothing wrong with renting out the room over the garage or your own home if you do not live in it full time.
I think you are doing an amazing job trying to create a family business with your Mom and Brother. Not everyone thinks about things like that. You have put a lot of research and effort and money into this adventure. I can not wait to see what you accomplish next. 😀 Thank you for sharing your world. See you in the next one.
I love your videos as they are honest and well filmed
Thanks!
Good video. Speaking as someone who uses Airbnb not only for family get together in different locations, but for business stays. It’s really great to stay in a place that is a house instead of a hotel room when I’m away on business trips. So for people like you who take the time to put effort into making an Airbnb special and home it actually means a lot when I stay somewhere and you can tell the individuals who are renting the Airbnb care aboutthe place. There’s no need for you to feel any type of guilt. Just aim to be a super host or a guest favorite on Airbnb. Keep up the good work and don’t get discouraged because of a bad month.
Hi George, I can’t think of any other YT vlogs where the person is so concerned about the ethical outcome of their business. You seem to be a very honest person. I hope the Air BNB goes well for you.
On your airbnb listing, there are other areas to fill out that don't show on your listing. 'Where you'll sleep' is one I always look for, to check out the size of the bed! 'The space' and 'Guest access' are two other descriptions it would be good to add. Your photos are stunning! Perhaps move one of the view pics to the first 5, so that it shows up on the main page? The view of the stairs and the corner of the bed don't do the place justice, OK to have but feature one of the better pics that tell more of a story in the first 5. Keep going! It's fun, you're providing a unique experience, and reviews and word of mouth (or the YT videos) will generate interest and guests.
Hi George. I genuinely look forward to watching your videos. You get a real sense of what type of person you are, and that’s someone that is warm and charismatic. Thank you for the videos, you’ve got a knack for creating easy viewing content, but with a subtle, humorous under tone. Thank you. All the best with your endeavours.
Good luck with your bookings, George. Your mum's doing a great job with the changeover tasks. Loving her perfectionism with placing blankets and cushions and towels.
Hi George! I looked up the location of your tiny house. I’m from the US, but I want to go to Scotland this year or next. My sister did our genealogy a while back, and found out we are descended from the Adair clan that owned Dunskey castle and built Castle St. John in Stanraer. I think your village may be a little far from there. But I had fun checking it out. We always use airbnbs when we travel. I much prefer it. And your tiny house would be my cup of tea. I think give it a year and see how it goes. I believe good things come to those who work hard and are kind. ❤
I absolutely love your sense of humor . This will pull you through & see you rise through everything life throws at you . George , you rule !
This is a lovely little home. You have done quite a service fixing it up. Don't think otherwise. I enjoy your videos..."from across the pond."
Thank you! :)
I think Airbnb is an excellent stream of income. My Brother and sister-in-law have a Condo on the island and some months are not busy, but the summer, easter winter, and spring break are really awesome. You just have to stick with it. I am happy to hear that you are not letting the Tiny House just sit there.
You're not losing money, the guests are paying off your mortgage
Not fixing potholes seems to be a universal human experience. 🤣
And the ethics of your enterprise seem pretty clear to me: you took an abandoned property and through hard work and perseverance turned it into a lovely home. Nothing was lost to the community, which instead gained. I've no time for moralizing from people who largely, I suspect, don't themselves make significant efforts in the areas of their feigned upset.
Lovely channel and always a treat to watch.
You are so considerate of others George. Your actions only follow your heart and your heart is clearly in the right place. You are making a beautiful contribution to a world that can be quite ugly and doing it with style.
Love your honesty George, i would love to stay in your lovely home
Thanks Sharon!
As far as whether it’s ethical or not to rent your home out on Airbnb I would suggest you do what feels right for you. It’s not up for others to judge whether you’re being ethical, that’s your call, and if you feel good about it then let that be your ethics barometer. I loved this video, I can only imagine your listing being profitable for you and your family, I mean it’s a lovely home and you are such a likeable guy! Cheers😊
Looked up your site. The area where you live looks stunning! You are probably THE most ethical renter I’ve seen. Hope all goes well for you….and your mom. A lovely lady I’m sure!
I think that you rescued this building and you deserve to make money on it to continue to own and maintain it. Even if you had purchased it for the purpose of renting it out, people in the housing market would have had the same opportunity to purchase as you did. People wanting a starter home can buy a small bit of land and build an affordable home. You also shared your journey by posting it on RUclips so people can get ideas how they, too, can get a starter home. It’s no different than if you had decided to create a hotel. You invest your time and money trying to make something nice, and most of the people who say negative things are usually people who never bother trying to make anything for themselves.
Well if you did that well in your first month, and it's winter - not traditionally the top month for rentals, I think you are doing very well, and you know it! When you re-do this topic at the end of, say, September, and review your total income and expenditures, I'm sure it'll be a different story. Of course nobody makes a profit in their first month. 😊 Kudos to mum - she does a beautiful job!
That's a fair assessment ha! And she does indeed. :)
@Patchy By the way, have you decided yet to get a playmate for Junior? I think you mentioned it. Though I think she has a playmate at your parents...
@Patchy And I also want to thank you for being a role model for doing things well, and just being a lovely human. I'm sure that is why you are so successful on YT. Your folks must be proud of you - they did a good job! 😊
Keep at it mate, you'll get there. Ethically, you brought a house TO the market so neutral effect. Could always switch it to a long term rental to avoid council tax, electricity costs etc. Forgot to tip on last vid - Happy belated birthday!
Cheers Darren! And that's a fair point, noted it down as a backup. Haha thank you thank you. You should be putting that money towards a fire extinguisher or shortbread ingredients though!
It is not neutral, it's strictly positive. There's no negative side.
@@Patchyshortbreaded out from Christmas😂
If we ever plan a trip to Scotland we’d love to stay in your house!!
You'd be most welcome! 😎
The problem with AB&B stateside, and in Mexico, are excessive cleaning fees. It's gotten to the point where you are asked to leave the apt/room in the same condition as received, meaning clean sheets, clean bathrooms, and it's ridiculous. This is on top of $50-$100 cleaning fee ALREADY ADDED ON. I stopped using them, because hotels do not charge you extra to clean your room.
Yeah I don't understand that at all. If you're paying a cleaning fee, you shouldn't be asked to clean the place as well!
same!
The cleaning fee is included in the price of the hotel room. I agree that if you are charged a fee that you should not be expected to clean the room.
I find it cheaper to stay in a hotel with free breakfast, a pool, and no need to clean up. Those cleaning fees can be outrageous.
I stayed at a property last year that had additional adaptations for guests with physical disabilities. It wasn’t until we got the final information on the property, two days before our booking, that we found out we were expected to do things like strip all the beds and get all the bedding to a particular location. This could have been a deal breaker if it had been disclosed before booking, particularly as the long list of tasks meant the early check out time was then essentially a lot earlier than it was in reality. I thought this was very poor considering the good job they had done on making the actual property very welcoming and usable for a group of mixed physical abilities to stay in.
Anyway, it left me feeling like we’d done the cleaning for the owners and rather resentful. Not a good end and put me off going back. Plus, it puts rather a burden on the able bodied in the group….and in that particular property, it would have been reasonable for none of us to have been able to do what was instructed as we could have all been there to take advantage of the adaptations.
I don’t think you’re removing homes from people that are looking to buy… it’s too small for a family, and like you said, it’s been renovated very heavily. Most don’t buy to renovate to the extent you’ve had to, especially that size.
I think you’ve added value to the existing homes in the area, frankly 🎉
We've loved following your journey! Great channel! 👏
Thanks Lizzy!
I live in a small Can city where properties, from houses to apartment buildings, are being bought up and turned into short term rentals and modern boarding houses. Some landlords do keep them as long term rentals, but double or triple the rent when a tenant moves out.
That you have turned an empty building into a tiny house and actually lived there, while being transparent about finances from the beginning, puts you in the more ethical group of owners.
You bought it as an uninhabitable abandoned space and developed it from scratch as a home for you to live in. You're now moving on so it's completely ethical and moral to air b n b it and offer it as an affordable holiday home for people to enjoy. You're also providing us viewers with informative entertainment. I think you're fab! X
Honestly George, opening for business last minute in December isn't going to give you the best idea of what kind of booking numbers to expect! I think having it open at this point has just given you a bit of income in preference to it sitting empty - I'm sure it'll really pick up as we get out of winter/closer to easter!! Seriously though, if you want to make any money at all you're gonna have to stop getting the little treats from the House of Bruar 😅😂
That's very true! Aw the House of Bruar blanket was actually on sale surprisingly haha! Wanted a nice warm blanket for the sofa and it was like 50% off. Don't worry I'm not going to make a habit of browsing their tweed selection.
@@Patchy Ooooohhh House of Bruar sale!!!!! (runs off like an over excited cat in pursuit of the laser dot...)
The townhouse next door was recently rented out as an airbnb. Result noise and constant comings and goings. At the moment it's empty at a time when properties close to the city are desperately needed. Airbnbs can be disruptive and deprive people of proper neighbours. Council rates are applicable whether the property is occupied or not.
There are laws which areas can have them and there's been trouble with people flouting the laws. As to the owner of the townhouse next door, he's gone back to live with mum.
When you're calculating profits and losses, you have to consider fixed costs (mortgage/minimum utilities/property tax,etc) vs adjustable costs (Netflix/guest amenities/extra utility costs from guest usage and cleanup/differential council tax as airbnb vs residence,etc). So in the short run you're only losing the the additional costs of running it as an airbnb but you're gaining in equity every month and then there's the value you're adding to the community economy by bringing in tourists, not to mention the experience you're gaining running the airbnb. And when you do start making profits, that could potentially be used to renovate other buildings in the area. Best of luck and stay conscientious!!
Your comments are just hysterical! Thank You!
Glad you think so!
I like your channel and this calmness of yr voice makes you so lovely. I also mention the great content. Blessings to u, George!
George, clearly you are a good man. You have added value to your whole community, and beauty! You have nothing to be concerned about. Keep up the good work!!
As you covered, the morality comes down to how many affordable & maintained homes there are in fife & the surrounding areas for local residents looking to buy. In Dundee & St Andrews, the high student population means its actually pretty hard to find a small & affordable flat to buy if you want to live & work there as a couple. Landlords will buy up any & all properties they can rent to students, so if you're not looking to start a family in a larger home, you struggle to find something even close to affordable. People may start looking closer to tayport & fife for these smaller homes to get on the "ladder".
This comes back to your point on the affordable housing & your property being valued higher, this valuation could affect surrounding homes in the area, driving the price of smaller homes like yours in small villages in fife upwards. This can in turn cause young couples to struggle to even find somewhere here too, because home owners are always looking for a line to go up & profit to be made. You are in the grey area in the middle because you didn't buy this place to rent out for profit, but you also aren't selling it as an affordable home for the local people...
As for ethics - my opinion is that I'd rather rent from an individual than line the pockets of a conglomerate, so thumbs up to you and what you're doing
Congrats on the first month of your rental! We wanted to offer our converted horse truck in north East Scotland as a rental. The new requirement of Scotland holiday rentals to buy that license you mention is making it hard for people like us who have an unusual small rental like a shepherds hut much harder. It seems it's for people with large rentals and unfortunately will result in less small quirky Airbnb experiences in Scotland.
You live in remote Scotland. Granted it's spectacular but it's winter, me wee lad. Ok, I'm a Canadian who's Native American and enjoying these videos. Cheers ❤😂
That house is in Central Scotland, about 40 minutes from Edinburgh. Hardly remote.
I appreciate your video. Your sense of humor is quite refreshing along with your honesty and the fact that you are morally trying to do the right thing which is also refreshing. I think that's a lovely b&b you and your mom have done a beautiful job. Keep the faith
It's such a splendid space, so light and airy.
Prediction: Spring, Summer and Fall will be fully booked.
Cha-ching, Patchy!!
Hi George,
I started watching your channel when you first took on the tiny house and started renovation. I thought it was a gorgeous little place that would make a home for "one man and his cat", but not really big enough to make a home for someone who hadn't invested in moulding it around him.
I still don't see it as a place to make a home - the size and location are against it, but it's beautifully cosy as a base to have a holiday from.
The place looks great George!
Cheers!
I hope you make a great success of it. You took the financial risk in the first place to renovate a derelict space, so I really feel that if you can make money for you and your family from your initial ideas and plans then that is perfectly ethical. Besides you're bringing in tourists/visitors who will spend a bit of money locally as well, it's a win/win really. I'd love to book a stay, alas traveling from New Zealand is just a bit far atm :)
I remember watching when you were having the place renovated
It’s really a very lovely place and you’ve done amazing job
There’s no guilt in doing up an old property and letting it out
It does help the local community by bringing people to that location and using local shops and amenities
Please don’t let negative comments and reviews on here get you down you come across very well and are doing well.
If my child had achieved this and was as polite and kind as you are I’d be very proud
George, we all have to make a living somehow, and you have tastefully rehabilitated a formerly useless property, adding value and tax dollars to your community. Your guests have enjoyed their stays and left positive comments, which will lead to more bookings. I'd say you're off to a great start and can't see anything ethically wrong with what you're doing. Keep up the good work!
Fabulous layout 🎉I really love how the living space is on the first floor.
Thanks Sarah! :)
I'm going to comment here that in the US what is called the first floor, we would call the second floor. Isn't English wonderful?
Oh! Do you not use ground floor? I never knew that! @@haggielady
@@hebbbby We use the ground floor. But if you use an elevator in the US it's G for ground, 1 for the next floor up, 2 the next one, and so on. BUT BEWARE, others use 1 for ground, 2 for the next, etc. And real estate people always call the ground floor 1st floor and 2nd for upstairs. It can be confusing.
I'm so glad you rescued this building. If you hadn't it would have continued to fall into disrepair and possibly been demolished. It adds such character to the area. Also, I agree that it is ethical, for the reasons you have mentioned.
George you are doing and excellent job. Offering a quality service and adding value to your town. Is winter a good travel time in your area? It is not in mine except for Christmas and Thanksgiving or if you live in Florida. Your tiny house is very clean and cozy which is a plus. The only way you would be able to offer more is by having a European sofa that folds flat into a bed to sleep more people. Please be kind to yourself. Always enjoy your video.
It's not a hugely popular time to visit the area tbh so I think it will pick up with time. I did consider the sofa bed option but thought it was best keeping things simple with the one bed/two guests max. Thanks! :)
Great idea on your part. 2 is plenty enough to clean up after. Have a great week. @@Patchy
You’ve done a great job, and I can’t imagine that anyone would ever find your efforts to be immoral. Please, continue!
Have at least 2 or 3 sets of identical bedroom sets and get about 20 towel sets, that way you could take them away to dry, rather than drying them inside your tiny home. It is not good for air quality. It is winter, bookings should and will pick up in summer. You have only just started.
I live in the USA and I just wanted to tell you what a great job you did on this cottage -you are so young !! It’s beautiful you should be very proud!
If we manage to get to Scotland again, I'd love to come and stay. Do you have recommendations for things to do and see? I think it's fine, this was a property that wouldn't have been used without you. I think you've done a great job. You've outgrown it is all and you are now trying to get it to help pay off your loan and go towards helping your family. Nothing wrong with that George.
You'd be most welcome! And yeah we have a little book in the guest welcome pack which mentions the local things to do/see. It's also pretty close to Edinburgh, Glasgow and kinda the Highlands, so you can hit pretty much everywhere quite easily.
It’s not far from Falkland Palace and Gardens which is definitely worth a visit. They filmed scenes there for the Outlander drama.
Don't forget, even if you're losing money each month, if it's helping you to hang onto an appreciating asset it may well be worth it in the long term. If you ever have children, or want to retire to somewhere smaller, this could help you to pay off the mortgage without spending a large chunk of your income each month, even if it's still costing you something. Obviously as you mention there's the ethical side of multiple home ownership, but at the end of the day you've got to do what works best for you and family - it's not like you're fleecing people for huge amounts of rent or cornering the low end of the housing market.
Happy New Year, George. 2024. I love your videos.
Thanks Eve! Happy New Year to you as well. :)
Hi George
I think what you’re doing is great for a young guy.
You’re tiny house is so cute and I can tell you have great family support with your mum and brother involved.
I’ve been there and you almost have to say in a hushed voice you “do air b n b “ as if it’s a bad thing lol 😂
Keep going and you’ll make a profit soon 👌
Norma
Thank you for the update, George. I love your place and you and your mum are doing a marvelous job. I wish you the best and feel your bookings will pick up this year!
Your tiny house is gorgeous & the bookings should pick up - especially with the few changes to the duration of stay options etc 🏡 - I'm really enjoying your video's 😊
I think, from what I learned in Business that it usually takes 5-10 years to make significant profit for most businesses the first 2-4 they just break even.
Oh right that's good to know (although I'm hoping things happen quicker than that haha).
That's far too long. From my experience: Decent profits from month 7 (or 9 if it's a slow start like opening a holiday let in December!). By year two you should be comfortable with the business and the income stream and get to diversify (organised tours, links with local events/attractions/pubs/restaurants/people etc.)
Your mother has to be so proud of you! You have made the area better in so many ways. Take off the ethical hair shirt and breathe easy knowing you are on the side of doing the right thing!
Just a quick suggestion, bedding should be set at the hottest possible temperature your washer machine should go to (usually 90 Degrees) under an anti-allergy setting (3 hours-ish). This will eliminate any bacteria between changes making your B&B as hygienic as it could be :)
Maybe, but very hot water in the long run fades the fabric and damages the fibers. A little soap and hot 30°c will do just fine.
@@notbill08faded whites?
Hi! I'm new to your channel (started with your buying your tiny home) I love the variety of your content! However, what I enjoy most is your "cheeky" way of explaining everything ❤❤❤
Takes time, Sweetie! Word of mouth will help build the business. Be patient and give yourself a time period for profitability. You'll do well. I absolutely see no moral dilemma in what you're doing at all.
You are a damn genius. Love your Mum and looks like you are booked almost all year. Congratulations you utter legend!
Love to see how clean you and your mom keep this place , hope it works out $$
🎉renovating property ( which i am currently doing)...and breathing new life into it an the surrounding businesses that will profit from new touristic faces is a win, whichever way you slice it.
A bit of spraypaint around the potholes helps to draw the attention of the local council.
Would totally love to stay in your tiny house in summer but I have a family of 6 but if I could have a weekend just me & my husband would love it xxx I think you are adding to your village be renting out xxx
Aw get a romantic getaway with your husband booked haha!
I think you will be fully booked come the summer. Maybe you should of had a sofa bed to have more people stay like caravans do x
George: You are just starting out!: Take a look how your abundance flows in by next January. You are much too hard on yourself -- and frankly -- December through April is generally "slow" because of weather! BTW: $876 is more money than you had -- an attitude of gratitude never hurts! Overtime, you will develop a group of people who you will rent to over and over -- and those you won't. The first year of any business is a big challenge -- but it will even out -- over time -- and you will see that next January! Hopefully Junior is getting her share of daily treats! Cheers!
Thanks Ann! Aw no sorry if that came across as ungrateful! I do think it will pick up with time though.
@@Patchy : Yes it will pick up! Also consider other resources -- particularly word of mouth --- for drumming up business other than Air B and B --- which is dicey at best!
For the first month, it's not too bad George! You did well. And you'll do great cause its a wonderful space :)
3:30 "and *not* fixing pot holes" lol, I feel you, I just bought a place and the street it's in is a roller coaster ride.
No one does it better than a mom can!
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Discount on longer stays is smart! Less work for you and more income in the long run. Also as someone who likes to stay in the same place longer and not hop from one place to the next the whole trip, it’s appreciated that the price per night is a bit lower the more nights you stay.
On the ethical question, for me it depends so much on the circumstances of the airbnb owner/landlord, it’s a scale. Personally I see anyone salvaging a ruin or an abandoned building as them doing a service to the local community (and the older the building they also preserve a piece of history) and so I think it’s fair that the person then gets their efforts (service) rewarded by renters paying off the mortage. I have zero gripes about that.
However, owning more than two properties (one you live in + one to rent) always to me is scetchy and usually comes with the attitude of greed over service, or the person is just so filthy rich they can afford to have several ”vacation homes” which I think is just wrong as those homes usually just stay empty the whole year except the one month you live in them. That is such a waste! I’m from Finland and it’s common here for middleclass folk to own a home+ a cabin that’s not in use except for the summer, and personally I think that’s also bad as they should be rented out for the rest of the year, or better yet given for free on the condition that the person staying there takes care of the property+pays the electric bill and whatever else they use during that time. I’d gladly live in the middle of the woods and take care of a property, then go somewhere for the summer whilst the family has their holiday.
So not a fan in general as I think owning a home should be a right for all, not a priviledge for the few, but owning two is fine, as long as neither property stands empty and the price is reasonable.
Usually most star-ups start with a negative balance, I'd say it's expected
I know it's not great, but the fact that even in that first month people were interested is good! I hope it gets even better!
Don't be discouraged, it will pick up when more people are travelling. I will stay there for sure if I get to Scotland! The place looks great, you and your mom did a fantastic job! 🥰
Such a lovely tiny house! Well done. Appreciate your sincerity, and your moral dilemma, too! You come across as a good person.
Your tiny home is beautiful George.I love to see you taking care of it. I'm sure many will get great pleasure from staying in such a peaceful and lovely part of Scotland.
We had a few airbnb units (decided to sell the 4 unit building last year). We made double the amount we were getting from the two full-time rental units. And we also had hired a management company to handle everything (my partner-prop stylist and set designer and I-commercial photographer--have very erratic freelance careers)--although we frequently visited the building if a guest had an issue or question. We were superhosts on the site which apparently helps in the bookings. I'm sure you will achieve superhost designation. And we charged a cleaning fee but never asked the guest to clean before leaving...although a majority were tidy. Good luck with this endeavor!
You are doing great. Just be a little patient and soon you’ll have full bookings. When I go to Scotland again I would love to stay at your beautiful home.
Take and God bless 🥰
You'd be most welcome! 🤠
the box going onto the bin without being folded is the tragedy 😂😂😂✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼 I think there is always a good side and a bad side to everything. The good is you are helping people explore your hometown win a different manner--a tiny home. The bad is you have occupied a place that can be used by another family. Now, both have merit. You bring in money to your hometown, and you have removed the property from anyone who wants it in the future. I guess it is the balance that makes it all better. If you know there are many airbnb in your place, then this is a redundancy. but if there is less, then it would just be fine. Anyway, have so much fun with the bookings and may you be blessed with more
I’d stop the Netflix, if someone comes to stay they can use their own account!
I hope you continue to get more bookings 🤞🏻👍🏻