A Gen X dad built a DIY tiny home. He hopes it will earn $15,000 a year on Airbnb.

McElwain plans to list his new tiny home on Airbnb as an additional source of income. Photo Courtesy of Jim McElwain Jim McElwain, an Ohio resident, built a tiny home as a DIY hobby. He plans to list the place as an Airbnb for $250 a night. Tiny homes are gaining popularity as living spaces or sources of rental income. Jim McElwain is a regular at his local hardware store. The tech salesman started building a tiny home ten years ago as a DIY hobby on the weekends, and has put it together al...