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Full-time pilots put $150,000 into an RV side hustle. They explain how it generates revenue and share unexpected challenges.
Full-time pilots Carrie and Brian Smith launched an RV rental side hustle called Suite Glamping Adventures, comparing it to "Airbnb on wheels." They purchased initial RVs for approximately $782,000 and now operate a fleet of nine vehicles. The business generated substantial revenue in 2024 and is confident that operational improvements can generate at least $150,000 annually.
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