Recent content by kris_pip

Thanks, all. I'm happy to see that this industry views itself this way and that innkeepers are generally forthcoming with information. I was planning to be very up front about our thoughts and ideas and to email the innkeepers ahead of time to see if they would even be interested in sitting...

If I stay at a B&B in the general area I'm looking to open a B&B, would you all recommend talking to the B&B owners about my future plans (since the plans are probably 5-7 years down the road)? Is that in bad taste because I am a potential competitor? I've seen lots of discussion threads where...

Since I live/breathe/eat copyright (I currently do this for a living, but am "aspiring" not to!), I was focusing on what is legally permissible. I am not aware of any cause of action for "plagiarism." When you copy something that has entered the public domain (e.g., Shakespeare, as in the...

Not to continue adding fuel to this fire, but the question of whether this is "plagiarism" is really the question of whether the use was an infringement of the copyright, or a licensed use, or a fair use. Certainly, the expression in the article is entitled to copyright protection, but you...

Hi all -- I thought I would revive this old topic. One of my thoughts to increase revenue for my future imaginary inn would be to host weddings and corporate events. What do you all think of a policy which would require: (1) entire inn must be rented out in advance; (2) rental fee for wedding...

My criteria: 1. NC mountains -- near Boone, Asheville or Highlands 2. 2-3 acres, somewhat remote so that we can buy more acreage down the road 3. 6-10 rooms 4. house can be old or new -- just needs to be easy to add on wings or reno 5. en-suite baths, or ability to add en-suite bath to...

I hear ya, Bree! I'm a lawyer (not the "bad" kind! ;) and now you know why I want to open a B&B so badly!). I would work very hard to put airtight contracts together addressing all these things. Very, very good points you make.

I think I would continue working, supporting the hubs while he oversees construction. A thought is to eliminate rock-climbing/white-water rafting, and only do guided hiking tours to specific nature destinations (mountain-tops, caves) in the area and kayaking/canoes. I also wonder how camps...

So much food for thought. We'd be 10 minutes from a tourist/university town, but still in a beautifully wooded mountainous area. I feel confident about location, and houses for the size we're thinking are definitely going around $1 million. Fortunately, my husband has been in construction and...

Thanks for the welcome and advice. Such GREAT suggestions. I most definitely will try to arrange living there for a month. It will be a huge adjustment. I think we are looking at $80-$100k for the property, and $900k for the building. I think we could save $250 - $300k for a down payment...

Hello all! I have been lurking for a while, and am now hoping that I could get your wise advice regarding an idea my husband and I have for a new B&B. We are currently city professionals, and want OUT! We are yearning for the peace of a mountain location, want so very much to work for...