INNSpiredINNS Management, Inc. is a dynamic team of brokers and consultants that have more than 25 years experience owning, operating, renovating, and helping people just like you purchase a Bed & Breakfast/ Inn. Their experience gives them multi-faceted knowledge and insight about the challenges and joys of successful Bed and Breakfast or Country Inn ownership.
Licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, the team of Mike Horton & Chris Ortwein are able to quickly ascertain the individual focus of each client through our "Client Profile" form and an informal conversation. Then, with this information in hand, our expert professionals zero in on the properties that meet your needs. You will not spend wasted time and effort looking at B&B/Inns that are not in your target zone. Instead of spending countless hours looking for B&B's and Inns for sale, let our team access our data base of hundred's of properties for sale and quickly assemble a portfolio of Inn's and B&B's for you to review. Whether your search is for a "Turn Key", "Fixer Upper" or "Create From Scratch" property, we can find the perfect fit for you.
Once we find the properties that best suit your needs, we then assist you in the purchase phase. Our "Offer To Purchase" forms are all state approved, or we can help you submit a "Letter Of Intent". Then, with our expansive service contacts, we will get you in touch with the best area inspectors, lenders, insurance agencies and legal assistance. We can also help you with business plans, license needs and suppliers to name a few.
So, let us help you realize your dream and reap the profits of inn ownership. Whether it is a profitable up and running property, one that needs some "Tender Loving Care", our an existing home that would become a great B&B, give us a call today.
North Carolina has no intention of ceding its Top Business Climate ranking any time soon. For the third consecutive year – and for the sixth time in seven years – North Carolina ranks first in Site Selection's annual state business climate analysis.
Tourism has grown into one of the state’s largest industries. Annually, over 45 million people visit North Carolina and generate more than $16.5 billion. Tourism directly employs 190,000 North Carolinians with a payroll of $4 billion
American Express Survey Sees Hope for Travel Demand – Despite softness in the economy, the companies surveyed in American Express’ 2nd Annual Strategic "Sourcery" Survey reported that travel is a crucial element for their business and that 83 percent of respondents expect their travelers to take the same or increased number of trips this year when compared to last year. The results focus on companies’ search for smarter and more cost-effective ways to keep travelers on the road given the current economic environment.
Tripadvisor Finds Gas Prices Cause Change in Travel Plans – According to TripAdvisor’s annual summer travel survey of more than 4,000 travelers worldwide, 91 percent of global respondents and 90 percent of Americans are planning leisure travel this summer. The three most popular vacation destination types that travelers plan to visit this summer are beaches (61 percent), cities (49 percent), and lakes and mountains (31percent). Excluding transportation and accommodations, most travelers plan to spend the greatest amount of money on their summer vacations this year on restaurants (46 percent, down from 53 percent in 2007) followed by tours (10 percent, compared to 13 percent last year).
GAS PRICES NOT LIKELY TO AFFECT SUMMER TRAVEL PLANS
Six of ten (59 percent) Americans who are currently planning a trip with their car, truck or SUV this summer will not change their travel plans even with additional increases in the price of gas, according to the closely watched travelhorizons™ survey co-authored by the Travel Industry Association (TIA) and Ypartnership.
