371: Following Your Passions & Navigating Airbnb Success by Building Unique Homes w/ Whitney Hansen

After paying off $30,000 of debt in 10 months, paying only $472 for her MBA, and buying her first home at 19, Whitney Hansen discovered her love for teaching others how to get better with their money. She travels frequently, teaches college students about personal finance as an Adjunct Professor, and tests side hustles for fun.

Whitney’s most recent side hustle includes unconventional real estate investments of building a geodesic dome and a flower pot Airbnb. We chat about the creative approaches to finding and developing unique properties, as well as the financial aspects of these projects and how to navigate the Airbnb business successfully.

For the full episode shownotes, go to https://journeytolaunch.com/episode371/

Timestamps:
0:49- 14:42- Whitney discusses building a geodome which is a unique structure resembling a giant igloo and serves as a glamping site in Cascade, Idaho.
14:42-25:07- Whitney discusses her unique project, the flower pot Airbnb, which was chosen as a grant winner, receiving $100,000 to fund the build.
(Links here) 25:07- 36:40: Whitney offers advice for individuals considering building or converting properties for investment purposes.
36:40-38:41: What are test guests and how to find test guests opportunities in the Airbnb community
38:41- 40:24: Whitney discusses the considerations & potential risks associated with Airbnb rentals, particularly in light of regulatory changes in certain cities and states.
40:24-42:27: Whitney shares her approach to time management when juggling Airbnb management & her personal finance business.
42:27-46:38: The importance of personal involvement in managing properties

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