Some of the pros to starting an inn:
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Living in a beautiful home in a vibrant city, small town, or peaceful country setting.
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Meeting fascinating people from all over the world.
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Renovating and decorating the house of your dreams.
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Serving meals that look as good as they taste.
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Having the freedom of being your own boss.
Some of the challenges to starting an inn:
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Taking on multiple, and potentially new, responsibilities, e.g. marketing, sales, cleaning, cooking, repair work, etc.
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Learning how to balance your life with a 24/7 business
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Getting all of the facts including things like, the benefits of a certain location, understanding your target market, licensing and insurance, etc.
Before taking the plunge, be sure to visit multiple inns in multiple cities. Get a feel for the various styles of innkeeping out there and think about what your niche would be. Also, look for your local B&B associations and read through articles on innkeeping forums to get familiar with some of the issues that innkeepers face.
Being an innkeeper can be a fun and fulfilling dream job. Use some of the resources listed below to make sure that this is, in fact, a dream job for you!
BedandBreakfast.com Inns for Sale - Browse currently available listings worldwide
Professional Association of International Innkeepers - This national association can point you in the right direction
List your property