Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Rental of rooms or Air BnBs? (Linda Smith)

[Alan O'Hashi (adoecos]

sorry - this was meant for the list!

Alan O'Hashi - Cyber Office
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> On Jan 28, 2019, at 7:29 AM, Alan O'Hashi <adoecos [at] yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> Over time, our “higher purpose” has evolved into monetizing community space 
> to hold down HOA dues. The common house doesn’t get used much by community 
> members, compared to the hours it is open.
> 
> 
> We rent out parts of the exercise room to a therapy provider; have a 
> coworking space rented out to artists; two full offices rented out to 
> artists, including myself; rent out the meditation room to massage 
> therapists; rent out the common house and courtyard for meetings and now 
> considering full on weddings; the guest room is operated like a hotel.
> 
> 
> We invested heavily in solar photovoltaic panels and generate enough 
> electricity to run the common house and earn a few bucks back in profit.
> 
> 
> Some individual members rent out their spaces via VRBO and AirB&B. They have 
> to get a city permit and also a community permit. We’re now figuring out 
> insurance requirements and if the community is going to “tax” them for using 
> common space and trading on our name and  views.
> 
> 
> Thx,
> 
> Alan O
> 
> 
> Alan O'Hashi - Cyber Office
> Views from Behind the Lens
> www.alanohashi.com
> Colorado..303-910-5782
> Wyoming.307-274-1910
> Nebraska.402-327-1652
>