Small private office and meeting room suite
Lease a small suite, split it into a few private offices plus a shared meeting room, and rent them to local businesses.
- $10k-50k
- Part-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.
Official data
36,864 US businesses with employees in this field, -1.1% in a year
NAICS 561110 “Office administrative services”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.
What it is
A small executive-suite style setup: a handful of lockable private offices, a shared meeting room and a reception or kitchen area. You lease one suite and rent out each office on flexible terms.
Your first three steps
- Look for an existing office suite you can lease, and ask the landlord whether subletting individual offices is allowed
- Price your offices against similar local options and draft a simple monthly rental agreement with a lawyer
- List the offices online and approach local professionals, accountants and agents who work from home or cafes
Who pays
Solo professionals such as accountants, therapists, consultants and real estate agents, plus small teams and visiting workers who need a meeting room.
How it makes money
Monthly rent per private office, which includes internet and utilities, plus hourly fees for the meeting room.
Skills that help
- Reliable and organized
- Comfortable negotiating rent and terms
- Basic bookkeeping
Watch out for
- Your lease must allow subletting, so get written permission from the landlord
- Check zoning, occupancy limits and fire code with your city or county
- General liability and property insurance, plus a clear agreement on who is responsible for damage
- You pay full rent even when offices sit empty, so plan for slow months
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a private office suite?
As an estimate, startup costs are typically around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on your lease deposit, how many offices you create, furnishing, and the meeting room and shared area setup.
How much can a private office suite earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,500 to $12,000, depending on how many offices you rent, your pricing and meeting room use. You pay full rent even when offices sit empty, so plan for slow months.
What rules should I check before renting out private offices?
Make sure your lease allows subletting and get the landlord's written permission. Check zoning, occupancy limits and fire code with your city or county, plus insurance and a clear agreement on who is responsible for damage.
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