Atlanta has one of the most popular Airbnb listings in the US and to no surprise it’s a tiny house. Tiny tree house (pictured in the featured photo). https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1415908
Tiny houses are often viewed at cost cutters. Downsizing to reduce cost, utilities, and upkeep. They also have great potential for revenue. If used as a rental unit, nightly or yearly, tiny houses can charge a premium for their unique experience and for the luxury of an entire unit with no shared spaces. Studios and 1BR units in college cities fetch minimums of $500 a month and can be upwards of $1000 depending on the locations[1].
Tiny houses on Airbnb are very popular and can rent for $140 dollars a night on weekends. Exceeding even the price of some hotel rooms as customers prefer the experience and personal touch of an Airbnb[2]. If not used as a primary housing, these revenues would exceed the financing to build them and would be additional income for homeowners.
[1] 1BR search on Zillow for Athens, GA and Lexington, KY as of 4/24/17
[2] Willett, M. (2016, March 8). The 10 best tiny homes you can rent on Airbnb. Retrieved from Business Insider: http://www.businessinsider.com/best-tiny-homes-on-airbnb-2016-3/#this-rustic-chic-home-in-portland-is-350-square-feet-and-even-premiered-on-the-tv-show-tiny-house-nation-3
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