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One thing I know that I will never do again is... The experience of this team has been excellent and I thank you all for that. My last question was about starting over and what you’d do differently....
View ArticleDue Diligence: What did you miss?
Hello, My husband and I are in the process of building a plan to transition over from corporate (non-hospitality) over to buying a bed and breakfast. We are in a preliminary evaluation for one now and...
View ArticleHospitality background
Hello, Like many, my husband and I are tired of the corporate grind and are looking at a small 'lifestyle' sized Bed and Breakfast in the Pacific NW area. It is an already established business that the...
View ArticleWe made an offer
We wrote up an official offer for the Inn last week. Now, we're in the waiting for a reply (likely counter) stage. It's nerve wracking. Once we agree on a number (assuming we can agree on one), then we...
View ArticleHelp with purchase negotiations!
We've recently made an offer via Letter of Intent to purchase a small Bed and Breakfast. We have hired a consultant in the B&B business and his letter was pretty standard and included: the inn, the...
View ArticleAspiring or experienced InnKeeper. - Help run 13 Room Inn / Upstate NY. Work...
Great opportunity to live the life - Room and Board included - No experience necessary. We will train. Good attitude and a love of people. Call Jay. 585-243-5570. oakvalleyinngeneseo.com
View ArticleIs it endless hard work? Feel like a constant burden to keep up with?
Hello All, My husband and I are toying around with the idea of buying a 9 room inn that has owners' quarters. I am absolutely in love with the property and idea of running this inn. I have all kinds of...
View ArticleNewbie Question: Why would they stay at $175-$200 a night inn when they can...
Hello Innkeepers! Another newbie question for you. In this 'hotspot' tourist city in which I am looking at the 8 room inn, why would people choose a nice historic inn for $160-ish to $200+-ish a night...
View ArticleReasonable expectation for innkeeper net income?
Hello Innkeepers! Another question for you. I'm not asking for anyone to post personal info about their incomes, unless of course, anyone is okay doing that. Just asking what a reasonable expectation...
View ArticleFREE Training. The Oak Valley Inn in Geneseo, NY is a very successful...
Aspiring or experienced InnKeeper. - Help run 13 Room Inn / Upstate NY. Work to own possible for the right person or couple. oakvalleyinngeneseo.com
View ArticleWhy do inns often take so long to sell?
I see many inns are often for sale for many months, years even. I suppose there are not too many buyers of inns out there. What do you think are the main reasons inns do not sell very readily?
View ArticleIn the weeds
I'm back. We put in an offer and it was accepted (yay!) and now we're working on so, so many fronts to try to make this a reality. Honestly, I think I'm just looking for some encouragement at this...
View ArticleSadly, I won't be joining you ... yet
It looks like our deal just died on the table over issues with the Purchase and Sale agreement. It's unfortunate but we've left the door open to future opportunities. Now, at least we won't be complete...
View ArticleMaking it work…
We are looking at a few properties that will need to be remodeled in order to work in a B&B style room. We know some architects, but we’re wondering if it’s better to work with someone that has the...
View ArticleTake a look!! - Willing to train and groom the right person or couple to take...
Try and take a look at the Oak Valley Inn and suites in Geneseo, NY. We are looking to sell - lease or transition with an Innkeeper to help us - potential partnership or sale with flexible terms. Note:...
View ArticleGoing in alone
Heya all, I'm a newbie here but I've been doing a lot of research all around and I'm looking to start a new Bed and Breakfast. I've been looking to move out of the large city I live in and start a new...
View ArticleDealing with Fraudulent Bookings
Hi all- My wife and I are the new owners of a B&B on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. We are preparing for our 2022 season and looking back on 2021 (our first season) and lessons learned. One of...
View ArticleLooking for some help
Hello, I have been a member for some time, maybe posted once a few yrs ago, but I find myself in a place now where I need to seek out the advice and experience of seasoned innkeepers for some help. For...
View ArticleRegistration / Guest Paperwork
Hello everyone. I'm just getting started with a small inn and wondering if I need to hire an attorney to write my registration form. Or are there standard templates that will do the trick?
View ArticlePursuing a B&B
Hello all, my wife and I are looking at jumping into the B&B world and are looking at various potential opportunities. Can someone share their two cents on the following topics and assuming the...
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