Renting out a space

[Deleted User]MissJade (deleted user)
in Pro Cuddling

I am new to this pro cuddling thing and waiting on my approval. But I wanted to know your ideas on renting out a space you can do your professional cuddling at like an office space. I found on that was really cheap a month and I figure this way I can even extend to do group cuddle sessions and even teach classes on the importance of touch. Anyone here decided to Rent and Office space. And at what point in your career did you do that?

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  • LadyVelLadyVel

    I haven't rented a space but have rolled around the idea. Being able to host can have its perks as many clients can not host and hotel costs can be rather high. You may get more bookings because you can host.

    ▪︎ Consider monthly costs to upkeep it:
    rental cost, insurance policy, utilities, etc.
    ▪︎ One time costs like decor, furniture costs, registering and getting a business license, etc...
    ▪︎ Figure out how many hours you would need to book each month to break even.
    ▪︎ If you don't get clients one month, or don't get enough hours scheduled, is that going to put you in a bind?

    Be aware that some who open their own office sometimes gets an investigation to make sure they are not a front for prostitution.

    There is a lot to think over but I wish you the best

  • [Deleted User]MissJade (deleted user)

    Thanks so much that was so helpful.

  • LadyVelLadyVel

    You're welcome!

  • CentralFLCuddleCentralFLCuddle

    I’ve totally wondered about that myself. I live in a big enough city that I could go in with a few different pros, but that has its own issues.

  • SunsetSnugglesSunsetSnuggles

    @LadyVel's tips are phenomenal.

    @xandriarain is one of the only Pro's I'm aware of who rents out office spaces. She cuddles full-time and has been in this realm for years, also having been featured in the press. Her story is the dream that almost no one else seems to have achieved.

    ~ Sunset Snuggles

    🫂 Enthusiast 🌄 Travel Junkie 📸 Shutter Bug

  • starrynitecudsstarrynitecuds
    1. As with any business, you will need to check with your local municipality to make sure you are in a properly zoned area and fill out any forms necessary for them. Your rental space may require an inspection upon move-in, signage (for emergency purposes), etc.
    2. Some landlords won't rent to a person who doesn't have a properly registered business or an insurance policy. It's a red flag.
    3. Read your lease carefully. Beds in offices in commercial properties are usually not allowed due to zoning, unless it's also zoned residential. Sleeping/overnights may be prohibited.
    4. Consider the other tenants. There may be shared facilities, like bathrooms, and halls/entrances. 24/7 availability may not be feasible for many.
    5. Landlords may not like added attention brought on if there's excessive after hours traffic or emergency/911 calls because of clients.
    6. Be careful of renting a room/suite in a house, as a renter, you may not be allowed to use for business purposes. Neighbors may report the traffic to the police as suspicious. The homeowner could face fines or lose their homeowner's insurance.
    7. Running a real business isn't easy. Do your homework before jumping in, talk to the other tenants, read the lease (a lawyer or real estate agent helps), talk to the city/township and follow the laws. Better to be safe than sorry!
  • MissAdventurousMissAdventurous

    Remember, costs vs profits.

    Some business owners, including few pros who do have rental spaces, have very tight budgets and put themselves into debt for these investments.

    You don't want to be desperate for business in a fluctuating field like this. Especially if you think it'll make it a full time career worth doing.

    So even if it looks like they're prosperous, that actually may not be the case.

    Our society is not set up for this type of work and it can be extremely costly or hard to do to try to cancel a contract once signed.

  • LivinLargeXXXLivinLargeXXX

    What if you have Marriott rewards, air BNB , or casino comps !?

  • [Deleted User]MissJade (deleted user)

    @MissAdventurous Thanks so much! This really makes sense. I am going to hold off! ✨🫂

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