After spending the past five years working in the corporate world, I can see why this kind of career is often referred to as a "rat race". I did the same boring tasks day after day, hoping to get noticed by the higher-ups so I could be on the receiving end of a raise or promotion -- along with 30 colleagues with equal aspirations. I don't have the type of cutthroat personality to succeed in that environment, so I've been looking for a change. The other day I happened to come across a website advertising inns for sale, and I think I've hit upon my next endeavor.
Admittedly, I never dreamed of one day becoming an innkeeper, but to be honest, the more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that it would be the perfect lifestyle for me. I would be able to be my own boss, meet new people every day, and live a quiet, relaxing life wherever I choose to set up shop. Plus, since I'd be buying one of the advertised inns for sale instead of building one from scratch, I'd be getting into an established business and wouldn't have to face as many start-up problems.
I wonder how much work is involved in buying an inn and taking over the day-to-day operations from the current owner. I know nothing about such transactions, so I'll most certainly have to retain a lawyer to handle the paperwork. From the prices of the inns for sale I saw advertised online, I'll also have to take out a loan or mortgage to get started. Then, depending on the condition of the property, I might have to do some renovations or upgrades before settling in. I'm not expecting the acquisition process to be a piece of cake, but once I get settled in, I'm sure I'll be able to achieve that peaceful, comfortable life I'm after.
In looking at the different types of inns for sale, I see that I have a number of options. For instance, I can go for a quaint bed & breakfast in a rustic New England town where the clientele would consist mainly of tourists. A second option would be to run a roadside motel off a busy interstate and cater to truckers and other road warriors. Another alternative would be to buy into a national chain like Super 8 or Days Inn, and deal mostly with families and vacationers.
Obviously, this is going to take a lot of time and is not something I can just jump into, but I really do feel that running an inn is something I would excel at. For now, I have to read more about what such a move entails, save up my money, and keep perusing the listings of inns for sale in case an amazing opportunity pops up. I am very excited at the prospect of owning my own business, and am willing to do whatever it takes to make this happen!
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