STR's, tiny homes and a starting a tiny home community (Oregon)?

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Toying around with the idea of starting a smaller STR-(tiny home on foundation) community in Oregon.  (Salem, McMinnville, Silverton, Sisters, Dundee, Bend, Pacific City, Neskowin) (Suggestions?).   (There is one in bend- but they are selling the lots)  Pretty cool, 500+/- sq ft with a lot of common area. Look at/ Google 8 Hiatus Cottage, Bend, OR 97702.   I have considered ordering 10-12 different models of larger tiny homes so people could try before they buy and enjoy some of the great small towns in the Willamette Valley.   Essentially these would be built on commercial property and zoned as a hotel for compliance or- If I can find it- Zone as a RV park.  The density could be 20 units per acre (less since it needs to have common space).  I think it would be a mix and match of stick built tiny homes and some of the nicer models of the THOW- (Extra wide- 1 move) and maybe some of the prefabs-  Think- idea box- (in salem oregon), Stillwater Design, Method.    This would really help these companies as well- letting their customers experience what life in a small home is like.  Given the right venue- it would be a very positive experience.   No business plan fully vetted- A well run STR project could product great returns if it was well managed and designed.   Hit me with any of your suggestions, comments or opinions or ways to improve the idea.  I like the synergy of of supporting our wine industry, building industry, tourism industry and making Oregon a better experience for everyone.

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

we are just reverting back 80 years or so.. when 2 and 1 700 to 800 sq ft was common :)

Teri Feeney Styers · Answer

@Chris Blackburn I just built a "tiny home" duplex here in Colorado. Each floor is 576 square ft. (24x24) Upper unit is a two bed. Lower unit a 1 bed. Certainly not suitable for pulling around on a trailer but would work great in a cluster community. Here is my MLS link with photos. https://gjara.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=b725cd5c-fbbe-4544-9a53-db83bafbedc3&Report=Yes  @Jay Hinrichs @Michael Greenberg @Karen Margrave

Karen Margrave · Answer

It seems to me you'd be better served and have a more marketable project if you narrow down the choices. What you've described is kind of like throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks. Maybe you'd be better served trying to figure out what the demand would be for. Who is the clientel? Are you wanting to rent to STR tenants or ? What is the long term objective?

Michael Greenberg · Answer

Hi @Chris Blackburn!  There was just recently another posting under this link by another user who was interested in containers, but I believe is now looking to TH's.  I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS IDEA and I'm looking into it myself.  My challenge has been locating desirable land in desirable locations that have limited restrictions (but I've just started looking).  I have STR's in Scottsdale now, reside in Denver.  Maybe we can have a conversation as I think we're in similar stages of this idea.  I'm going to request a connection with you so we can share some further ideas/details.

Mike

Chris Blackburn · Answer

What's old is new?

Here is more information on the subject

Container homes  / Apartments https://indiedwell.com   Idaho and now Coloradohttps://www.relevantbuildings.com/  (thank you  @JayHinrichs)

https://indiedwell.com   Idaho and now Coloradohttps://www.relevantbuildings.com/  (thank you  @JayHinrichs)

https://www.relevantbuildings.com/  (thank you  @JayHinrichs)

https://www.ktvz.com/news/new-se-bend-housing-to-m...Hiatus   Looks like these guys are using a tiny home builder out of Albany Oregon  Tiny smart homes https://www.tinysmarthouse.comThere is a RV model tiny home community in Salem  (Off the freeway) https://www.hopevalleyresorts.comNote: I am not affiliated with any of these- Just looking for a potential model.What may work is a  RV Resort featuring STR tiny homes.   Need to find one of these near a cute downtown (hard to find) or winery.

https://www.ktvz.com/news/new-se-bend-housing-to-m...

Hiatus   Looks like these guys are using a tiny home builder out of Albany Oregon  Tiny smart homes https://www.tinysmarthouse.com

There is a RV model tiny home community in Salem  (Off the freeway)

https://www.hopevalleyresorts.com

Note: I am not affiliated with any of these- Just looking for a potential model.

What may work is a  RV Resort featuring STR tiny homes.   Need to find one of these near a cute downtown (hard to find) or winery.

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

@Karen Margrave I might have shown you what my aviation partner is up to.

https://www.relevantbuildings.com/   the OP might want to drive up to Canby and see his factory

they are not like Park model mobile homes.. these are more substantial.

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

Mike check this one out..

https://www.relevantbuildings.com/

Long time partner in our aviation pursuits. super sharp guy. and had the money to start and build these out of pocket..

Dana Pricher · Answer

Awesome idea Chris! I've been thinking along the same lines for something in Hood River area.  There are a few commercial lots that would work, a few that are currently mobile Home/RV parks that I'm keeping my eye on.  I'm super familiar with the STR rules in HR as I worked for a STR management company there and ran my own AirBnb until the City put it out of business.  In my experience, the biggest challenge with STR's is getting year round bookings in all of these seasonal locations.  Marketing to wedding groups, even having a reception area on your property could help elongate the season.  If you want to chat more send me a message!

Cheryl Vargas · Answer

Sounds like you have some great ideas!

I know someone who is building a tiny home community in the California Bay Area

@jeniferlevini

Might have some tips for you

Lisa Thoele · Answer

@Chris Blackburn  You might check out these guys...

https://rosschapin.com/projects/pocket-neighborhoo...

Salish Ponds is in Fairview and they are doing another one in Gresham.

Super interesting.

STR's, tiny homes and a starting a tiny home community (Oregon)?

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