Why we’re building a $1,700,000 Airbnb in Joshua Tree

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Shelby Church talks all things Airbnb, Joshua Tree, and what it’s really like building a $1.15 million desert vacation rental from the ground up. We dive into why small Airbnbs are struggling, how the market in Palm Springs and Joshua Tree has changed since the so-called “Airbnb bust,” and what it actually costs to design a high-end short-term rental that can still turn a profit.

From zoning headaches and water permits to pickleball courts and $10,000 mortgage payments, we’re breaking down the realities of investing, designing, and surviving in today’s Airbnb world. If you’ve ever thought about building your own Airbnb—or wondered if it’s still worth it—this episode is for you.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - Is Airbnb Over?
01:54 - What's the Travel Trend in the Desert?
03:43 - You're Doing Airbnb Correctly...
06:28 - Our Joshua Tree Build
09:10 - Is Joshua Tree Over forever?
09:45 - Small Towns Don't Like Airbnb
13:47 - We're finally building it...
15:41 - Financial Breakdown of Our Build
18:11 - What are you hoping we make?
27:19 - If it fails...
28:48 - What do people do who buy Airbnb houses?
30:08 - The STRUGGLE of building an Airbnb
31:48 - Tennis or Pickleball court? Or Both?
34:40 - One thing to keep in mind with these types of amenities
36:19 - A simple trick to elevate your tennis court
39:27 - What's the timeline on the build?
40:26 - What have you learned and what are you looking forward to?
43:53 - What is this house going to look like?

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