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Lila Ri spent about 200,000 yuan to build a glass greenhouse in her Southern California backyard. She rented it out through photography and small events, with an average monthly revenue of about 24,000 yuan. She successfully turned her garden dream into a business that could subsidize her mortgage.
Besides building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in the backyard and renting it out, how can you increase your income?Southern California One woman spent nearly 200,000 yuan to build a glass greenhouse in her backyard and rent it out for photography, small gatherings and events. He said the greenhouse now brings in an average of about 24,000 yuan in revenue per month, turning the original garden dream into a business that helps pay the mortgage.
People magazine and Business Insider recently reported that Lila Rea, 37, once ran a wedding venue and sold her business for a seven-figure sum in 2023. That same year, they welcomed their third child; The following year, she and her husband purchased a home in Southern California, hoping to supplement their income by renting out the family place.
The couple initially considered building an ADU in the backyard, but after asking for prices, they learned that the construction cost of an attached dwelling with three bedrooms and two bathrooms would be about 500,000 to 600,000 yuan.Rent About 3,500 yuan, which allows them to reevaluate this investment. Ree eventually decided that instead of investing a lot of money to build a residence, she would combine her familiarity with the wedding and event industry to build a glass greenhouse for rent.
Rea said owning a greenhouse has always been her dream. This time the space created is no ordinary loft for growing plants, but a glass building with 12-foot-high ceilings, stone floors, limestone fireplaces and five-foot-high arched double doors. The project lasted approximately ten months and cost approximately NT$200,000.
The space, called the European Garden House on its official website, is located in North San Diego and offers photography, small gatherings, workshops, and content creation. Large areas of glass bring in natural light, and garden paths, plants and residential spaces also serve as backdrops for photographers and event guests.
Rea said social media and the demand for content creation have allowed unique physical locations to find markets. They promoted it through social media platforms and have now received enough inquiries to support continued business growth. The venue hosts about ten to fifteen small events every year, and also offers photography and content shooting rentals.
As demand grew, activity fares increased from an initial 3,000 yuan per day to a minimum of 7,500 yuan. Ri said photography rentals start at 275 yuan per hour and must be booked for at least four hours; If the customer wants to book the whole weekend, the minimum fee is 30,000 yuan, and the couple will cooperate with arrangements to temporarily leave home.
Ri said the average monthly revenue from renting greenhouses is about 24,000 yuan, and a portion of the income will be reinvested in space maintenance. Additionally, the income from renting out the backyard can help pay off the mortgage. However, these amounts are the income reported by homeowners and not the net profit after deducting construction, maintenance and operating costs.
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The couple originally considered building a three-bedroom, two-bathroom ADU, but after inquiry, they found that the construction cost was about 500,000 to 600,000 yuan, and the estimated monthly rent was only 3,500 yuan. The reports were not as good as expected, so they took the greenhouse rental route, which was lower cost and more in line with their experience.
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This is no ordinary trellis for planting plants, but a glass building with 12-foot-high ceilings, stone floors, limestone chimneys and arched double doors. The venue, called the European Garden House, focuses on photography, small gatherings, workshops and content creation.
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The average monthly revenue of the greenhouse is about 24,000 yuan. Fares for activities have been increased from 3,000 yuan per day to a minimum of 7,500 yuan. The minimum fare for photography is 275 yuan per hour for at least 4 hours. The minimum fare for weekends is 30,000 yuan. The income can help pay off the mortgage.
