My wife and I are currently discussing plans to eventually open up an Inn of some sort, we are debating on the type. She is interested in the high end boutique inns where we can have people working for us and making decent money, I would prefer an interesting B&B where I can entertain. We do not plan to make a move on this for at least 5 years because we need to make sure that financially we can handle this type of investment.
We have 2 children (8 and 2), we plan to cater to family travelers, families with disabled children, and the occasional romantic getaway. Our thoughts are to have a Boundless Playground on site that will allow children of all ages to play and enjoy their visit while they are with us. We would like to eventually expand the offerings at the Inn to include something for everyone including live music from local musicians, and local artwork on display.
We currently have two cats, and may eventually get a dog, but that depends on what happens in the future for our pets.
For backgrounds, I am an IT specialist and she is an accountant.
I understand that for the first 2-3 years unless we buy into a profitable turnkey that we will be hard pressed to make a profit and afford someone to help out. Once we have a steady income from rooms flowing into the Inn and help we would be able to spend more time with the children.
My questions are:
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We have 2 children (8 and 2), we plan to cater to family travelers, families with disabled children, and the occasional romantic getaway. Our thoughts are to have a Boundless Playground on site that will allow children of all ages to play and enjoy their visit while they are with us. We would like to eventually expand the offerings at the Inn to include something for everyone including live music from local musicians, and local artwork on display.
We currently have two cats, and may eventually get a dog, but that depends on what happens in the future for our pets.
For backgrounds, I am an IT specialist and she is an accountant.
I understand that for the first 2-3 years unless we buy into a profitable turnkey that we will be hard pressed to make a profit and afford someone to help out. Once we have a steady income from rooms flowing into the Inn and help we would be able to spend more time with the children.
My questions are:
- Is it feasible to be able to be active in your children’s lives and functions while running an inn?
- Would the catering to Families and disabilities be a smart move? I don’t want to seem that I am trying to profit off someone, but at the same time I know there are many lodging options out there that do not consider children with disabilities when trying to become family friendly.
- Without any actually Hospitality Experience what suggestions can be made to gain some? There are a few local colleges that offers 2 year degrees in it and a few B&B that I might be able to network with.
- We would like to stay close to family, and possibly in the central IA area, but I am having a hard time trying to figure out what area attractions would be considered more then just local or regional draw. My wife thinks there are plenty.
I think this is it, but I will post more if I can thank of any.