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I have a second home on my farm and I am thinking of making much needed repairs and then putting it up on Air B&B to welcome folks looking for a rural get-a-way. This farm has horses, goats and iris, a nice fire ring and a fishing pond in need of some work on it but has superb fishing. The house is actually a 3 bedroom doublewide my dad put here when he and his GF wanted to get out of their neighborhood in Des Moines. That neighborhood is seeing a lot of drive by shootings and crime these days. Anyway, I thought it would be a great way to meet new folks and create some much needed income here. Anyone with experience doing something similar? thoughts on my plan and what you think is a reasonable rate to charge. I can not allow dogs loose on the property because I do have livestock here. Smoking would have to be taken outside on the deck.

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misstuffy 7 July 3
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It sounds like a good idea. Get a few people in and get an idea of what people would like and you can always offer a bit more variety as time goes on to maintain interest

Yes plus many things are seasonal too.

@misstuffy If I was out traveling your way - I would absolutely love to stay on your farm for a night or two!
I'm still interested in those irises btw

@HeraTera I have iris on a farm north of me quite some distance and I just now trying to recover my beds here. I need to fence off my back yard as the girls seem to think the rhizomes are a gourmet delight! If you have a large yard where you could raise a few dozen varieties I would recommend it as extra income.

@misstuffy I do have plenty room. I could do that

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Go for it. Sounds like you might have to put quite a bit into the repairs but it’s a good investment in the long run. People do seek out rustic country getaways. Although not me because I live on farmland in the country with my horses LOL. I seek out big cities for my vacation. But there is a lot of general appeal in country/farm getaways. I do have a business on my property but I “rent out” to dogs for their country getaways. LOL.

I too have horses, I spent a few decades riding for a living and the racetrack life got to me finally and I said goodbye for the last time.

@misstuffy Would you be offering horseback riding and lessons? My horses are just pasture ornaments. They are snooty registered Arabians.

@graceylou No,I wouldn't, I am selling off quite a few of the horses and ponies and keeping just a few to ride and drive.

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There are always risks for something like this, or for any business. Into me it depends on the amount of time and energy you are willing to put into it.

I can no longer build carbon fiber airplane parts and the $128 a week I make in town just doesnt cut it. this will allow me to be home most of the time to take care of things I can't now due to being away to work or finances. I came off working the racetrack as a ponyrider working seven days a week so I know the amount of time I have to devote to it

I hope it goes great! You have obviously thought it out well.

@BudFrank I still have a lot of planning to do, check with the county to see what if any permits are required. Figure out rates as I have no clue and I do have a PayPal account set up. I can take some of my furniture over there but will need more beds. So I have a lot more figuring things out yet to do!

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