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MT | Red Lodge · $1.3M | Modern Boutique Hotel | 16 Units

Twenty deals looked interesting this week, eleven made the cut, and Naples and Miami just handed us the strongest motivated-seller list we've run yet.

• Sautee Nacoochee, GA — Two STRs, $94,752 gross in 2025, up 18% year over year, and the owners never paid a cleaner.

• Naples, FL — $110,000 cumulative price cut, 359 days on market against a 108-day average. Do the math.

• Panama City Beach, FL — $215,000 documented 2025 income on a beach house 75 feet from the sand.

Eleven deals this week, $179,900 to $2.1M, plus seven motivated sellers out of Naples and Miami. Whatever your entry point, one of these may be sized for you.

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GA | Sautee Nacoochee • $549.9k

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Two licensed STRs on one parcel grossed $94,752 in 2025, up 18% from $83,545 in 2024, with the owners banking every cleaning fee themselves.

· Main cabin gross grew 18% YoY · Both units hold active White County STR licenses · Main cabin 589 reviews, 4.95★, Guest Favorite · Loft built 2021 above 2-car garage · 1.22 wooded acres, two structures · Zero cleaner payouts to date · 10 min to Helen, GA

FL | Panama City Beach • $2.1M

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$215,000 in documented 2025 rental income on a 7-bedroom beach house sitting 75 feet from the sand with private pool access.

· 2025 gross: $215,000 · 75 ft to the sand, private beach access · 7BR/4BA, 3,451 sq ft · Bottom-floor lockout, two kitchens · Parking for 7 vehicles · HOA just $530/year · Fully furnished

KY | Shelbyville • $590k

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Seller bought this Bourbon Trail duplex for $569,000 plus $33,000 in renovations and is now asking $590,000, essentially at cost.

· Purchased Oct 2025, $569K + $33K reno · VRBO reviews transfer with sale, Airbnb reviews do not · Configurable as 4BR/4BA or two 2BR/2BA units · Walking distance to downtown Shelbyville · Prior owner reported approx. $100K annual bookings, self-reported · STR-friendly Shelbyville zoning

KY | Louisville • $1.0M

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Six-property Louisville portfolio grossing $142,200 combined across two active Conditional Use Permit STRs, one mid-term unit, and two long-term rentals.

· 2 CUP-permitted STRs gross $39K and $42K · 1 MTR unit grosses $18K · 2 LTR units at $850 and $750/mo · Near Churchill Downs and UofL stadiums · Hundreds of 5-star reviews across portfolio · Open to individual property offers

MN | 30 min from Duluth • $925k

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165 feet of private lakefront sleeping 15-plus, with a 2025 gross of $132,000 and approximately $83,000 in net operating income.

· 2025 gross: $132,000 · Approx. $83K NOI · 6BR/2.5BA, 11 beds, sleeps 15+ · 165 ft private lakefront, 5 acres · 4.93★ Airbnb, 9.8 VRBO · STR-friendly township

MT | Red Lodge • $1.3M

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Launched January 17, 2026, this 16-unit boutique hotel has already logged over $250,000 in revenue with a projected $200K-plus NOI.

· Over $250K revenue since Jan 17, 2026 launch, self-reported · Fully self-guided, remote-managed operation · Renovated late 2025, downtown location · Local team handles maintenance and housekeeping · No seller financing available · $30K signage credit included

NC | Roper • $225k

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Currently operating as a successful Airbnb, this 4-bedroom home is on pace for $20,000-plus in 2026 with financials available to buyers.

· 2026 pace: $20K+, self-reported · Roof and HVAC replaced 2 years ago · 4BR/2BA, 1,645 sq ft · 15 min to downtown Edenton · About 1 hour to the Outer Banks · Financials available to serious buyers

SC | Myrtle Beach • $179.9k

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Priced $35,000 to $60,000 below comparable units in the same resort, with the seller offering financing at 50% down and interest only.

· Comparable units listed $215K to $240K · Seller financing: 50% down, interest-only, 12/24/36-month balloon · Oceanfront 1BR villa sleeps 8 · HOA $775/mo covers all utilities · No rental restrictions, STR/MTR/LTR permitted · Taxes approx. $266/mo

TN | Wears Valley • $519k

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Averaging approximately $70,000 a year in rental revenue, this pet-friendly Wears Valley log cabin comes with a fully fenced yard built for dogs.

· Approx. $70K/year gross, self-reported · Fully fenced backyard, stone fire pit · 2BR/2BA, vaulted ceilings, heavy-log bunk setup · 2 covered carports, RV-capable · Wraparound decking, Smoky Mountain views · Paved driveway, wide parking

TN | New Tazewell • $1.25M

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A private dock with covered slip and two jet ski ports sits at the end of a stair-free walk from this Norris Lake cabin.

· Private dock, covered slip, 2 jet ski ports · No neighboring homes, 1.8 wooded acres · 5BR/3.5BA, 3,380 sq ft, sleeps 17 · Stone wood-burning fireplace · Two Trex decks · Lone Mountain Shores, Norris Lake

TN | Sevierville • $1.499M

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Appraised at $2.4 million against a $1,499,999 asking price, this two-cabin Sevierville package sits on nearly 6 acres with a year-round creek.

· Appraisal in hand: $2.4M · Two cabins convey fully furnished · Combined 7BR/6BA, 4,900 sq ft · Year-round creek wraps half the property · 5 fireplaces, game room, pool table · Walking distance to community pool

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FL | Naples • $400k

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Cumulative $110,000 price cut, down 21.6% to $400K, with 359 days on market against a 108-day local average to pending.

· Original list $510K, Aug 2025 (public record) · 16 price cuts logged since 2023 (public record) · 2BR/2BA, 916 sq ft (public record) · Old Naples, 3 blocks to the beach (public record) · Furnished (public record) · $1,133/mo HOA (public record)

FL | Miami • $799k

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Price cut $100,000 in five days, down to $799K, on a tenant-occupied Shenandoah duplex already generating $6,800 in monthly rent.

· $100K cut Aug 2, 2026 (public record) · Tenant-occupied, month-to-month (public record) · $6,800/mo current rent (public record) · Duplex, 4 full baths (public record) · 5,300 sq ft lot (public record) · 6 days on market (public record)

FL | Naples • $399k

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Cumulative $50,000 price cut since April, down 11% to $399K, on a golf-course condo in the bundled-golf Cypress Woods community.

· 3 price cuts since Apr 2026 (public record) · 3BR/2BA, 1,564 sq ft (public record) · 2-car garage (public record) · 107 days on market vs. 108-day average (public record) · Bundled 18-hole golf access (public record) · $1,382/mo HOA (public record)

FL | Miami • $350k

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Price cut $40,000 in three weeks, down 10% to $350K, on a furnished Edgewater condo zoned for daily short-term rentals.

· $40K cut May 2026 (public record) · Daily/short-term rentals permitted (public record) · 1BR/1BA, 641 sq ft (public record) · 1 assigned parking space (public record) · 111 days on market (public record) · $840/mo HOA (public record)

FL | Naples • $250k

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Three price cuts totaling $28,000 since June, down to $250K, on a golf-course condo allowing up to four rentals per year.

· 3 cuts in 6 weeks (public record) · Up to 4 rentals/year permitted (public record) · 2BR/2BA, 842 sq ft (public record) · Elevator building (public record) · 63 days on market (public record) · $611/mo HOA (public record)

FL | Naples • $294.9k

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Price cut $30,000 in one day, down 9% to $294,900, on a two-story Lely Resort townhome with resort-style amenities.

· $30K cut Aug 3, 2026 (public record) · 2BR/2.5BA, 1,509 sq ft (public record) · 1-car garage (public record) · 29 days on market (public record) · One owner, never rented (public record) · $963/mo HOA (public record)

FL | Miami • $699k

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Seller-disclosed price reduction on a gated South Miami home, cut $21,000 to $699K after 43 days on market.

· $21K cut Jul 18, 2026 (public record) · Listing states seller motivated, recent reduction (public record) · 3BR/2BA, 2,016 sq ft (public record) · Gated community, 2 pools (public record) · 1-car garage (public record) · Central A/C replaced 2022 (public record)

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Paper Wealth Isn't Wealth Until It's Liquid

A famous landlord just walked away from real estate. If your numbers are anywhere close to his, it's worth doing this math before your next deal.

Let me be clear about what this article is not. It is not a case against real estate. Real estate is cyclical, and the entire skill of this business is knowing which phase of the cycle you are in and matching your strategy to it. What follows is a story about two very different exits, one made at the top while the numbers still looked great, one made years later once the numbers finally forced the issue, that arrive at the same underlying truth. It is a case for discipline, not a case against the asset class.

A few weeks ago, Graham Stephan, one of the most recognized names in the self-made real estate influencer world, walked through the actual net return on his long-term residential rental portfolio in California and landed on 4% to 5% a year. Not gross. Net, after the maintenance spikes, the insurance renewals that doubled, the utility increases, the property management errors that eat margin quietly, and the rent control ceiling that froze his revenue while every input cost kept climbing.

Then he said the part that matters most: after backing out repairs, vacancies, property taxes, and the state's capital gains and depreciation recapture bill waiting for him at exit, he could have parked the same capital in Treasuries or an index fund and landed in roughly the same place. Zero tenants. Zero maintenance calls. Zero liability.

I did not need Graham's video to know this. I lived it.

I Sold at the Top on Purpose

I built a sizeable portfolio of long-term and short-term rentals from 2012 onward. I would like to think I saw all of it coming, but the honest version is simpler: I got lucky enough to buy in right after the Great Recession, when prices were still on the floor, and I rode that wave to the peak. Recognizing the top mattered more than any genius at the bottom.

Three signals told me the cycle had run its course. Buyers around me had stopped underwriting and started chasing, bidding up deals that never should have penciled. My own portfolio was running 97% STR occupancy against a previous average closer to 75%, a number with no business existing in a normal market. And an Uber driver told me he was getting into short-term rentals. When the person driving for rideshare between fares is your new competitor, the top is not near. The top is here.

So I liquidated down to a small handful of my best financial and lifestyle properties, at peak value. I did the same with our primary residence, sold last spring, also at peak. Every one of those properties is worth less today than what I sold it for. I moved the proceeds into a simple, laddered Treasury strategy: low risk, hassle-free, and today it nets almost as much as the average short-term rental once you factor in the operating drag. No 2am plumbing calls. No arguing with a property manager about why revenue is down and costs are up at the same time.

Here is the distinction that took me longer to internalize than it should have: the greater part of my wealth was never cash flow. It was appreciation, and appreciation is not wealth until you realize it. Paper equity and liquid T-bill wealth are not the same asset. One sits on a spreadsheet at the mercy of the next correction. The other is already yours.

To be clear about what the T-bill ladder actually is: it is not the destination. It is capital preservation and dry powder storage until the real deals surface. I am not out of the game, I am waiting, and the bar to pull the trigger again is high. My belief is straightforward: appreciation will run much slower from here, and cash flow will stay thin, until we see a meaningful flattening or reversion in both expense inflation and property values. Until that bar is cleared, T-bills are not a consolation prize. They are where capital sits safely, outside the US banking system, quietly paying me hassle-free income every month while it waits for its next job.

The Market Has Not Finished Normalizing

Here is the uncomfortable part for anyone still holding out for 2021 comps to come back. Many markets absorbed what would ordinarily have taken decades of appreciation and compressed it into roughly three years. Real wage growth has not caught up to that move, and there is no credible near-term path where it does. That leaves two ways for the gap to close: incomes rise sharply, which is not happening any time soon, or values give some of it back. We are still in that reversion, in real time, market by market.

This is not a call to sit on the sidelines, and it is not a call to abandon the asset class. Every market cycle eventually resets, and the ones who win the next phase are the ones who stayed disciplined through this one. Right now, that discipline means being precise about where equity is actually created in a market like this one, not about whether real estate itself still works.

Equity Is Earned at the Buy, Not Hoped for at the Sell

The playbook that worked from 2012 through 2022, buy almost anything in a growth market and let appreciation do the work, is over. What replaces it is more demanding and, frankly, more honest.

It is worth saying plainly: buying during a decade-long run-up does not make someone a market-reading genius. It makes them early, in a market that was carrying almost everyone in it higher at the same time. The real skill was never spotting a market before it went up. It is knowing when to stop buying, and knowing what an actual deal looks like once the easy years are over.

Buy at a real discount, or do not buy. Not a soft discount justified by "future rent growth." A meaningful, provable discount to intrinsic value today.

Force the appreciation instead of waiting for it. Split a lot. Add an ADU. Reconfigure the bedroom count to match what actually rents. Improvements that create more value than they cost are the only reliable equity play left in a market this stretched.

Do not expect cash flow to carry the deal. Expense ratios are compressed across the board right now. Insurance, taxes, and operating costs have moved faster than rents in most markets. Chasing yield alone in this environment is how you end up with Graham's 4% to 5%, the exact outcome index funds and Treasuries already deliver, minus the tenants, minus the liability, minus the second job you did not sign up for.

Where This Lands for STR Scout and Pied-à-Terre Readers

Graham's numbers are not an indictment of real estate. They are an indictment of a specific structure: long-term buy and hold, in a high-regulation market, with capped rent growth against uncapped expense growth. That structure was always going to break first.

Short-term rentals do not carry the same ceiling. Revenue resets with demand, not with a rent board's annual allowance. That is not a guarantee of profit, it is a tool, and the only way it works is with the kind of underwriting that treats CapEx, amenity gaps, and true operating costs as inputs on day one rather than surprises in year three.

For pied-à-terre buyers, Graham's video actually makes the case for a different model entirely. He said it himself near the end: real estate still works when the owner derives direct personal utility from the property, not just yield. A pied-à-terre was never supposed to be a pure income vehicle. It is a lifestyle asset with tax advantages and a currency and inflation hedge built in. When personal use is offset by partial rental income, you are not chasing the same thin margin Graham got trapped in. You are solving a different equation entirely.

That distinction matters more to me than any of the math above. Yield was never the point of my own real estate life. Buying for lifestyle, for quality of life, for the geo-arbitrage that lets you live better for less, is the top priority in the years ahead. A pied-à-terre bought right in the right market does something a spreadsheet cannot: it buys you time and place on your own terms. The return that matters most in your golden years is not always denominated in dollars.

The markets worth paying attention to right now are the ones where the lifestyle dividend outpaces the financial one: places that preserve capital instead of eroding it, where real estate and everyday living costs sit well below what you are used to, and that are safe and stable enough to serve as a real base while you explore everywhere else from there. That is a different screen than cap rate or appreciation forecast, and for this stage of life, it is the one that actually matters.

The Honest Version

Real estate is not dead, and it is not always the answer either. Both of those positions are marketing, not analysis.

If you are still underwriting deals like it is 2021, expecting appreciation to bail out a thin-margin purchase, you are underwriting the wrong decade. The market still has room to run for people who buy right, force their own equity, and stop expecting cash flow to do a job it was never built to do in a compressed-margin environment.

I took my chips off the table while the numbers still looked great, cashflow at its peak and ROI at its peak, because I wanted my net worth liquid rather than trapped on paper. Graham held on until the math turned against him and the decision made itself. Different triggers, years apart, but the same underlying lesson: real estate is still one of the most reliable wealth-building tools that exists, and it will be again on the other side of this reset. Cycles punish people who treat timing and discipline as an afterthought instead of the strategy itself. Right now, the win is patience.

In the meantime, my energy is going into two things: how AI agents can underwrite real-time, interval-based pricing to optimize revenue on what is still working, and scouting global markets for home base pied-à-terres that create optionality, let me live better for less, and keep capital preservation front and center while the discipline waits for the next real discount or power cashflow play. When that discount shows up, so will I.

This reflects my own personal read on the cycle and my own plan for my own capital. It is not investment advice, and it is not a recommendation for what you should do with yours. Run your own numbers before you make any move.

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Ten deals this week, ranging from $350K to $6.5M, plus four more we found outside the group showing strong seller motivation.

• Nashville, TN. $500K gross across 10 units in 2025, STR-permissible via LLC transfer. Do the math on the depreciation.

• Newry, ME. $133,300 booked so far this year, plus a $55,000 winter lease that transfers with the sale.

• Cape Coral, FL. $209,500 price cut since February, 17.6% below original ask, still sitting after 151 days.

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AL | Athens • $500k

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A $99,950 price cut, 17% below original list, on this Athens, Alabama TN River community home with elevator access to every level.

Previously listed $599,950 · 2BR/3BA plus bonus room · 3,170 sqft · Elevator, all levels · Community marina, wet slips · On-site restaurant/bar · TN River views, all 3 levels

FL | Panama City Beach • $775k

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Roughly $60K in 2025 rental income on this Panama City Beach penthouse, with 2026 already past $40K booked.

2026 pace already ahead of 2025 (self-reported) · Sold fully furnished · HOA $4,243/quarter · 3BR/3BA · 1,255 sqft · Top-floor two-story penthouse · Edgewater Beach Resort, Tower 1

FL | Tampa • $999,999

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Six-plus years running this Tampa Bay waterfront home as a short-term rental, with direct Gulf access and no bridges to open water.

7-day STR minimum (public regulation) · 4BR/3BA · 2,360 sqft · No HOA · Private dock, covered boat lift · Sleeps up to 12 · New roof 2021, new HVAC 2023 · Approx. 75 ft canal frontage

ME | Stockton Springs • $350k

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$15K gross last summer renting only the downstairs suite at 70% occupancy, and the whole home has never been tried.

30-day booking window (self-reported) · Downstairs suite rented only · Whole-home income untapped · Coastal Midcoast Maine

ME | Newry • $1.1M

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Off-market Sunday River home already booked $133,300 year-to-date, including a $55,000 winter lease that transfers with the sale.

Off-market listing · 4BR/3BA, sleeps 16 · 5 minutes to Sunday River Resort · Whole-house Generac generator · Lease transfers, no turnover season · Owned since 2024 · 1+ acre, hot tub

NY | Schroon Lake • $999.9k

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This 6-bedroom Schroon Lake home carries a 4.94-star Superhost rating and stays booked into September, with showings only in the gaps.

Showings only between turnovers · 6BR/4 full + 2 half BA · Game room, bar, billiards, foosball · Steps to public beach and boat launch · Lake views from most rooms · Walk to Main Street · Fully furnished, move-in ready

PA | Pocono Lake • $885k

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This Arrowhead Lake home holds an active STR license permitting 14 guests, the Coolbaugh Township maximum, on rare public-sewer lakefront.

Public sewer, rare for Poconos lakefront · 5BR/3BA · Built 2018, central A/C · Sold fully furnished, move-in ready · Island Pool complex access · Waterfront, steps to pool complex

TN | Gatlinburg • $370k

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This 1-bedroom log cabin sits 8 miles from downtown Gatlinburg with a bonus room left flexible for office or game space.

Price reduced, amount undisclosed · 1BR/2BA plus bonus room · Quiet, small-group setup · 8 miles from downtown Gatlinburg · Seller states highly motivated

TN | Smoky Mountains • $1.4M

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This off-market Smoky Mountains cabin is priced $198,700 below its $1,598,700 appraisal, with the sale open before it ever hits the market.

Off-market, pre-listing · 5BR/5.5BA · Built 2023, 3,703 sqft · Whole-home backup generator · Gated community, pool and tennis · Low HOA dues

TN | Nashville • $6.5M

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Ten individually designed Nashville townhomes generated $500K in gross rental revenue in 2025, with STR permission transferable via LLC.

STR-permissible, transfers via LLC · 10 units, 2BR/2.5BA each · 14,568 sqft total · Gated garage, 2 spaces/unit · Bonus depreciation potential (seller estimate, confirm with CPA) · West End Nashville location

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FL | Cape Coral • $980k

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Cape Coral direct Gulf-access pool home cut $209,500 since February, now 17.6% below original ask with 151 days on market.

$209,500 cumulative cut, 4 reductions (public record) · 151 days vs 69-day local avg (public record) · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 2,317 sqft · Direct Gulf access · 20,000-lb boat lift

TX | Austin • $1.15M

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Austin Hill Country estate cut $150,000 in three months, 11.5% below original ask, five bedrooms on 1.5 acres with pool and workshop.

$150,000 cumulative cut, 2 reductions (public record) · 120 days on market (public record) · 5 bed · 4.5 bath · 3,441 sqft · 1.5 acres · Heated pool and spa · 3,400 sqft workshop/garage

FL | Destin • $243k

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Destin condo with six dated price cuts since February, down 8.5% cumulative, sitting 158 days versus a 94-day local average.

$22,400 cumulative cut, 6 reductions (public record) · 158 days vs 94-day avg (public record) · 2 bed · 1 bath · 982 sqft · HOA $722/mo · Gated, 3 pools · Pond view

TX | Austin • $350k

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South Austin townhouse cut three times since April, now 4.1% below original ask after 92 days on the market.

$15,002 cumulative cut, 3 reductions (public record) · 92 days on market (public record) · 3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,848 sqft · HOA $60/mo · Built 2019 · Goodnight Ranch area

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Twelve deals made the cut this week, and three of them are backed by multi-year revenue you can actually check.

• North Topsail Beach, NC — $239,538 gross in 2025, up from $203,580 in 2024. Two years running, no projections needed.

• Sevierville, TN — Three straight years of revenue on an 11-bedroom cabin with an approved 30-guest STR permit. The pool's back online.

• Pocono Lake, PA — $68,000 a year, two years running, top 5% Airbnb performer. Across the street from the lake.

Twelve deals, $315k to $1.75M. Whatever your entry point, one of these is sized for you.

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NC | North Topsail Beach • $1.75M

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Revenue climbed from $203,580 in 2024 to $239,538 in 2025 on this 6-bedroom, sleeps-16 oceanfront rental.

FSBO, no agent · 6 bed · 4 bath · 3,475 SF · Sleeps 16 · 1.1 acres · Built 1998 · Matterport tour available

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PA | Pocono Lake • $425k

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Two years running at $68,000 in actual revenue, no projections, on a Pocono chalet across the street from the lake.

Top 5% Airbnb performer · 3 bed · 1.5 bath · Sleeps 8 · Chalet · Open house 7/26 · Pocono Lake, PA

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TN | Sevierville • $1.25M

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Three years of documented revenue, $198K to $143K, on an 11-bedroom Sevierville cabin with an approved 30-guest STR permit.

Outdoor pool back operational · 30-guest STR permit approved · Agents welcome · 11 bed · 9 bath · 4,877 SF · 3 bed/3 bath per septic & tax records · Sevierville, TN

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AK | Chugiak • $749k

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Approximately $95,000 in annual gross revenue, self-reported, on a licensed Alaska STR with a 4.79-star rating across 42 reviews.

Licensed AK STR, registration on file · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,617 SF · Three view decks incl. roofdeck · Billiards, wet bar · Walking distance to Chugach State Park trails · Chugiak, AK

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ME | Woodstock • $1.05M

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About $115,000 in annual Airbnb revenue, even with blocked family time, on a 5-bedroom Maine cabin with both water and mountain views.

50+ five-star reviews · Fully furnished, turnkey · 5 bed · 5 bath · 3,064 SF · Sleeps 16 · Whole-house generator, buried propane tank · Near Sunday River, Mt. Abram

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NY | Branchport • $315k

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$23,000 price cut in June on a Finger Lakes STR grossing $40,000 a year, with a new hot tub and stocked pond.

4 bed · 2 bath · 2,072 SF · 2.59 acres · Built 1940 · $152/sqft · Keuka Wine Trail location

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OH | Milan • $799k

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Trailing 12-month gross revenue of $161,000 on an off-market Ohio STR with a transferable permit and private indoor heated pool.

Transferable STR permit · 4.99 stars across 120+ reviews · Recently appraised $497,000 residential · Appraisal gap, cash or hard money buyer needed · Private indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna · Near Sandusky, Cedar Point

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SD | Rapid City • $319k

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Grosses about $62,000 with $25,000 net after expenses on a downtown Rapid City up/down duplex STR.

Non-conforming up/down duplex · 1,260 SF · Rents whole house STR in summer · Off-season unit rents $1,800/mo furnished · Downtown Rapid City, SD

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TN | Sevierville • $465k

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$60,396 in revenue over the last 12 months on a 2-bedroom-plus-loft Smoky Mountain cabin with a hot tub, projector, and movie screen.

Sleeps 8 · Neighborhood pool · Hot tub with projector, movie screen · Few miles to Great Smoky Mountains National Park · For sale by owner · Sevierville, TN

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TN | Pigeon Forge • $550k

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$4,100 price cut in July on a Smoky Mountain cabin grossing $78,000 in 2025 with a Guest Favorite badge and 4.93-star rating.

3 bed · 2 bath · 1,170 SF · No HOA · Renovated 2023 · $18K crawlspace encapsulation · 15 min to Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg

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TN | Sevierville • $650k

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$10,000 price cut in July on a rebuilt Smoky Mountain cabin with a private putt-putt course and a highly motivated seller.

3 bed · 3 bath · 1,789 SF · Fully rebuilt 2023 (roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical) · No HOA · 15 min Pigeon Forge, 20 min Gatlinburg

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TN | Nashville • $900k

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$140,000 in 2025 revenue on a Nashville NOO STR with a swim spa and downtown skyline views from the rooftop.

4 bed · 4 bath · Swim spa (counts as pool on Airbnb) · Rooftop entertainment area · Fitness area, indoor game room · Zoned SP, approved NOO STR use · Nashville, TN

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Ten deals this week selected, picked from 23 reviewed, and a few of them are may be worth taking a closer look.

• Pensacola Beach, FL: $198K gross in 2025 on a 6-bedroom STR, bookings transfer to the new owner.

• Tannersville, PA: $126K gross in 2025 on 4.8 commercially zoned acres, with a 2017 feasibility study for three more lots.

• Tracy City, TN: 47 acres and 10 renovated cabins, price cut $200K, already running as a retreat and event venue.

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FL | The Villages • $588k

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$177K invested in documented upgrades over three years on a proven Airbnb with a 5%+ cap rate and room to reach 6.5%.

5%+ cap rate, potential 6.5% · Proven Airbnb & VRBO history · New $23K roof · Fully furnished, turnkey · Absentee-owner maintained · The Villages, FL

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FL | Pensacola Beach • $1.55M

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$198K in gross rental revenue in 2025 on a 6-bedroom Pensacola Beach STR with transferable bookings and a proven self-management system.

2025: $198K gross · Transferable future bookings · Self-management system in place · 6 bed, 4 bath, 3,270 SF · Sleeps 21 · Heated pool, spa, game room · Steps to Gulf and Sound

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GA | Blue Ridge • $530k

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Seller accepting cash or hard money offers on a 1.5-acre Blue Ridge creek-access property with recently updated systems.

Cash or hard-money offers accepted · 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,040 SF · 1.5 acres, creek access · New roof, HVAC, water heater · Blue Ridge, GA

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NC | High Country • $370k

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$54K+ gross in 2025 with a 4.96 Airbnb rating on a High Country, NC cabin operating as a proven STR for three-plus years.

4.96 Airbnb rating · STR-friendly gated community · Fully furnished, turnkey · 2 bed + loft, 1 bath, sleeps 6 · Double lot, second-cabin potential · Hot tub, EV outlet · 30 minutes to Boone

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NY | Saratoga Springs • $429k

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100-plus five-star Airbnb reviews back this Saratoga Lake-access home, currently operating as a short-term rental just 15 minutes from downtown.

100+ five-star reviews · Deeded lake access · Private dock, waterfront common area · $20/year HOA · Fully furnished, turnkey · 15 minutes to downtown Saratoga Springs

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PA | Tobyhanna • $350k

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No HOA and zero rental restrictions in an STR-friendly Pocono township, with nearby comps generating $50K or more annually.

Nearby comps $50K+/yr · STR-friendly township · Adjacent lot undevelopable · 3 bed, 2 bath, sleeps 8 · Fully furnished, turnkey · Tobyhanna, PA

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PA | Tannersville

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$126K in 2025 bookings on a top-performing Poconos STR with 4.8 commercially zoned acres and a feasibility study for three additional lots.

2025: $126K gross · 4.8 acres, commercially zoned · Subdividable into 3 more lots · Feasibility study completed 2017 · Walk to Tannersville commercial district · Minutes to Camelback, Mount Airy Casino

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TN | Tracy City • $1.55M

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Price cut $200K on a Cumberland Plateau retreat with 10 renovated cabins built for wedding and retreat income.

47 acres · Lake access · Event and gathering space · Expansion potential · Established retreat destination · Tracy City, TN

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TN | Smokies (Spurling Rd)

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Operating under a 15% management fee agreement on a nearly 4-acre Smokies estate with an indoor pool and a deck already reinforced for a hot tub.

15% management fee · Indoor pool · Lower deck reinforced for hot tub · 6 bed, 6.5 bath Nearly 4 acres · New TVs and arcade games arriving this week

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TN | Sevierville

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$335K in gross annual revenue across a 10-unit portfolio, professionally managed and already producing income.

2025: $335K gross (portfolio) · Professionally managed · 10 units, all 2 bed/2 bath · Fully furnished, turnkey · Flexible STR, MTR, or LTR strategy

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• New Orleans, LA: two years of $91K to $97K gross on a duplex holding a permit the city stopped issuing. Do the math.

• Dallas, TX: four years averaging $57K gross house hacking an ADU, and the main house comes with it.

• Port Charlotte, FL: a boat and car rental business bundled into a waterfront pool home. Seller is retiring after a cancer diagnosis.

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LA | New Orleans • $565k

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Two consecutive years of $91K to $97K gross with $64K net on a grandfathered CSTR duplex the city no longer permits.

11.33% cap rate · GRM 6.0 · Grandfathered CSTR permit · New CSTR permits under citywide moratorium · Cash or commercial financing only · Sold fully furnished · 4 bed 3 bath duplex · 1,820 total sqft

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TN | Pigeon Forge • $650k

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Three consecutive years of $73K to $85K gross on a Walden's Creek cabin near Pigeon Forge, sold off-market with no agent.

2023 gross $75,919 (self-reported) · Not listed on MLS · Seller open to continued management · New hot tub 2026 · Furniture and fire pit added 2025 · 3 bed 2 bath · 10 minutes from Pigeon Forge

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TX | Dallas • $780k

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Four years averaging $57K gross house hacking a Dallas ADU short-term rental with registered city compliance and a private pool house included.

Mix of STR and MTR revenue · Pro forma available to serious inquiries · Dallas STR registered, HOT tax paid · Off-market until 7/24 · Main house 3 bed 2 bath · ADU 1,080 sqft, two story · 10 minutes to downtown Dallas

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FL | Port Charlotte • $549k

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Listed $20K below its $569K appraisal with $40K to $60K part-time gross as a retiring seller hands off an established operation.

Superhost status in 7 weeks (self-reported) · Average $300 per night rate (self-reported) · No FL homestead tax · Roughly $4K annual property tax · Boat and car rental co. available as add-on · Vendors and reservations transfer at close · Waterfront home with pool · Tiny home addition, utilities already run

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KY | Erlanger • $280k

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Over $62K gross in the past year on a fully renovated Erlanger ranch with a built-in garage and dead-end street privacy.

Owner is the listing agent · $263 per sqft · Complete 2021 renovation: HVAC, kitchen, flooring · Marble counters, tiled basement shower · 3 bed 2 bath, 1,064 sqft · Dead-end street, low traffic · Built-in garage

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KY | Benton • $695k

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Averaging $8,320 monthly gross, this furnished Kentucky Lake cabin projects nearly $100K a year on a private acre near Fairdealing.

Direct booking link provided · Fully furnished, ready to operate · Hot tub, 86 inch TV, game room · Nearly 3,500 sqft on a full acre · Bee Spring subdivision, Fairdealing · Three patios around the home

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MI | Grayling • $382k

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Price cut $17.9K on May 14th for this well established Airbnb cabin on 2.18 acres near Michigan's ATV and snowmobile trails.

Fully furnished, decor included · 30x36 detached garage plus 40x48 pole barn · 3 bed 2 bath, 1,852 sqft · 2.18 acre lot · $206 per sqft · Built 1979 · Near ATV and snowmobile trails

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TN | Gatlinburg • $475k

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$60K to $70K gross yearly with a 4.9-star Airbnb Guest Favorite badge and 100+ reviews, 10 minutes from Gatlinburg.

4.9 stars, 100+ reviews (Airbnb) · Fully furnished, ready day one · Fenced dog run, pet friendly · New fire pit and hot tub · 1.2+ flat acres, rare for the Smokies · Private creek on the property

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Ten deals this week. $299k to $1.7M. Here's what's in the stack:

• Gainesville, FL — A natural spring fifteen minutes from a 55,000-student university, and the seller is carrying part of the note. These don't come up for sale.

• Cottonwood Heights, UT — $70K gross in year one, through Utah's worst snowpack on record. Zoning still allows STR here while the city cracks down everywhere else.

• Atlanta, GA — Five BeltLine homes, $6K average gross per month each, priced below a $658K comp on the same street.

• Scottsdale, AZ — Three straight years averaging $168K gross. Not listed publicly yet.

• Inlet Beach, FL — $140K gross last year, $150K projected this year. Seller cut $10K and is 1031'ing into something bigger.

• Valley Head, WV — $10K price cut, owner financing on the table, seller liquidating one of two Snowshoe properties.

• Cincinnati, OH — Reduced to $299,900, on the free streetcar line with a stop 50 yards from the door.

AZ | Scottsdale • $1.099m

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Three consecutive years averaging $168K gross near Old Town Scottsdale, shared off-market before the seller lists it publicly.

STR permit on file · Repeat guest history · Furnishings via separate bill of sale · 5 bed · 4 bath · Sleeps 14+ · Near Old Town Scottsdale

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FL | Inlet Beach • $1.290m

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Three-year operating history with $140K gross last year and a $10K price cut on June 23rd near Rosemary Beach on 30A.

Expected $150K this year · Seller in 1031 exchange, open to offers · Golf cart included · Cleaners and handymen stay in place · 5 bed · 4 bath · 3,006 sqft · Across from county's largest beach access

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FL | Gainesville • $1.700m

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Off-market natural spring fifteen minutes from a 55,000-student university comes with seller financing on a meaningful piece of the $1.7M ask.

Seller carrying a meaningful piece of the note · Counter-seasonal summer demand · Needs renovation budget · Spring levels low in current drought · Full deal summary available

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GA | Atlanta • $541k–$595k

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Five renovated BeltLine-area homes averaging $6,000 a month gross each, priced below a $658,000 comp that closed on the same street.

3 homes at $595K · 2 homes at $541K · Furniture and STR setup included · Ideal for 1031 exchange · Steps from the Atlanta BeltLine

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UT | Cottonwood Heights • $890k

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Cottonwood Heights ski STR grossed $70K in year one through Utah's lowest snowpack on record, with zoning still allowing short-term rentals.

Zoning still allows STR amid city clampdown · Operating permit via standard application · Full rehab and new systems 2025-2026 · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,890 sqft · Off-market, testing interest · 25 min to Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Solitude

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WV | Valley Head • $479k

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Price cut $10K on June 24th for a Snowshoe-area STR grossing $70K to $80K a year, with owner financing available to qualified buyers.

Seller owns a second Snowshoe property, needs liquidity · Sleeps up to 16 · Private gym · Home office · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2,350 sqft · Minutes from Snowshoe Mountain Resort

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FL | Panama City Beach • $319.9k

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One of the largest floor plans in the building, with gulf views from both bedroom and living room and HOA at $1,118 per quarter.

1 bed · 1 bath · Gulf views both rooms · Electric ~$45/mo avg · Dedicated beach access · Largest floor plan in complex

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FL | Panama City Beach • $455k

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Shores of Panama 820 pairs a gulf-view master with deeded parking and new HVAC, sold fully furnished and STR-ready.

2 bed · 2.5 bath · L floor plan · New HVAC 2024 · Deeded parking · HOA $3,705.85/quarter

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GA | Ranger • $449.9k

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Two self-contained 1-bed units under one roof at Talking Rock Creek Resort, separately rentable with a top-floor porch and ground-floor studio.

1,920 sqft total · Two 1bd/1ba units · Resort pools and tennis access · Wood-burning stove · Wrap-around porch

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OH | Cincinnati • $299.9k

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Reduced to $299,900, this for-sale-by-owner Cincinnati STR sits on the free streetcar line with a stop 50 yards from the door, blocks from the stadiums.

New roof · Repainted exterior · Streetcar stop 50 yards away · Blocks from stadiums · Bookings through July · For sale by owner

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Seven domestic deals. Two international presales. Here is what is in this week's stack:

• Panama City — Amador Causeway presale from $323k. Fixed-supply land. Developer's last building nearly sold out. Contract assignable. Read the full brief →

• Milan, OH — $154k trailing gross. Indoor heated pool. Bookings nearly double year-over-year. Transferable STR permit. $799k.

• Scottsdale, AZ — $168k three-year average gross. Off-market. Near Old Town. Seller moving up.

• Deep Creek Lake, MD — $125k gross year one. $110k already booked for 2026. Seller financing at 40% down. Three pad sites with utilities stubbed.

• Prospect, KY — $70k documented gross. STR permit conveys. Festival bookings transfer to buyer.

• Sevierville, TN — $50,284 gross. 580 square feet. 4.95 stars. Do the math.

• Costa Rica — Acquarello F05 assignment. $60k below estimated fair value. Q4 2027 delivery.

Nine deals total. $420k to $1.6M domestic. From $323k international.

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Ohio | Milan • $799k

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$154k trailing gross and climbing — 2026 bookings are pacing nearly double 2025.

Transferable STR permit · Indoor heated pool drives off-season demand · 4.99 stars · 120+ reviews · Sauna · Game room · Sandusky and Cedar Point corridor · Financials available

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Arizona | Scottsdale • $1.099M

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$168k average gross across three years, off-market before it hits the MLS.

5BR/4BA · Sleeps 14+ · Established STR permit · Designer buildout · Near Old Town · Seller trading up to North Scottsdale · Full revenue and expense history available

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Maryland | Oakland (Deep Creek Lake) • $1.6M

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$125k first-year gross, $110k already on the books for 2026, and the seller will carry 40%.

73% occupancy · Two cabins · 4.99-rated Airbnb Guest Favorite · Three more pad sites with water and sewer already run · Built-in third-cabin expansion

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Kentucky | Prospect • $612k

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The STR permit conveys with the property, not the owner — so you operate day one.

$70k documented Airbnb gross (self-reported) · Mid-term lease through Aug 4 at $3,850/mo · Two festival bookings transfer ($2,425 + $4,033) · 100ft river frontage · No HOA · Furnished · 13 min to Louisville

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Tennessee | Sevierville • $420k

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$50,284 gross out of 580 square feet — the revenue-per-foot is the entire pitch.

61% occupancy · $225.50 ADR · 1BR/1BA · 4.95 stars · 180+ reviews · Gas fireplace · Smokies entry under $450k

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Tennessee | Jacksboro • $825k

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Three Norris Lake cottages on one parcel with summer bookings already conveying.

4BR/3BA across 1,920 sqft · Covered boat slips · Lake and mountain views · Pet-friendly · Across from Indian River Marina · Established guest history · No HOA

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Arkansas | Omaha (near Branson) • $699k

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Nearly three years of booking history, plus an adjacent lot you can build a second unit on.

Heated pool · Lake views · Turnkey · 20 minutes from Branson · Detailed booking history on request · Seller trading into a larger asset

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Australia | Millstream, QLD • AUD $880k (approx. $575k USD)

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Three self-contained rentals on 3 private acres, ten minutes from town, with a repeat-guest base across Airbnb and Booking.com.

4 bed total · Architect-designed pavilion layout (adaptable) · Established reviews and repeat stays · Local management and cleaning already in place · Optional walk-in-walk-out by negotiation

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Costa Rica | Playa Flamingo • $450,000

The Signal: Acquarello F05 is a 154 sqm three-bedroom assignment priced at $450,000 in the Flamingo-Potrero corridor — $55,000 below the developer's current active list price for this exact unit. Original buyer locked pre-launch pricing and is assigning his contract position to get out whole. Cover his exit costs and this likely moves at a lower price. Property is under construction now, on schedule so far to hit delivery date.

The Highlights: 3 bed · 3 bath · 154 sqm · Contract assignment · $55K below active developer list · 2-minute walk to Playa Potrero · 5 minutes to Flamingo Marina · HOA $395/month · Lap pool · Gym · Coworking · 24/7 gated security · Fiber optic · Q4 2027 delivery · No property tax · No capital gains on exit (Costa Rica)

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Panama | Panama City (Amador Causeway) • From $323k

The Signal: Nayamara sits on the Amador Causeway — a fixed-supply strip where the developer's previous building is nearly sold out — with the lowest-priced units already reserved and remaining inventory starting at $323k, with contract assignability if you need to exit before delivery.

The Highlights: From $323k · Remaining inventory to $584,300 · Amador Causeway location (non-expandable land supply) · Fully furnished and delivered · Canal entrance and city skyline views · Contract assignable before delivery · Developer's prior building on same strip near sold out · Capital inflow from Dubai, US, and European buyers · Panama: no capital gains tax on real estate · QIV permanent residency available at $300k investment threshold

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I shared Cavarosa with our members late last year. That developer had a building on the Amador Causeway, the kind of corridor that does not come around twice in a city this size. If you were lucky enough to get in on that deal, you are already sitting on strong paper gains since the launch. The building is 97 percent sold out.

The same team just launched Nayamara on the exact same strip.

It is not too late. One price increase has happened since launch. The Bridge View one bedrooms are still available below $320,000. The Casco View and Ocean View units are thinning floor by floor, and some configurations are already gone.

The $180,000 to $300,000 segment is the strongest performing price tier in Panama City right now, up 30 percent year over year. Nayamara’s entry units sit right inside that band.

Amador is a sliver of land. It does not grow. The Causeway runs into the Pacific and stops there. Casco Viejo sits at one end. Downtown is a five minute Uber. A new convention center and cruise port are anchoring the other end, so this strip gets real foot traffic year-round, not just in high season. You can count the Grade A buildings on this corridor. Once they are built, that is the supply. There is no more land to add to it.

Panama’s investor residency is one of the best in the world, so the capital chasing this corridor is not just buying property. It is buying a second passport runway too. That is why Panama is becoming the Plan B play for US and European capital, and the new alternative to Dubai for money that wants a hard asset and a quiet jurisdiction.

What I like: The same developer with a 97 percent sold-out building on this exact corridor, entry pricing still under $320,000, and a location anchored by infrastructure that is already built, not promised. On an all-cash purchase, the annual carrying costs here are a fraction of what you face in premium US markets, making the baseline break-even hurdle remarkably low.

What to watch: Pricing has already moved once and will move again before this is over. Because this is pre-construction, you need to budget for typical development timeline extensions of three to six months. Local property management selection will also be critical here to target the premium international tenant segment and maximize yield.

In my next email, I am going to drop the full spotlight on the actual layout configurations and floor plans so you can see how these units live.

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Panama City, Panama

Happy Friday,

It was on fire when I was scouting and sharing deals late last year. I touched base with my insiders on the ground in Panama City this week.

It's stronger now.

Panama spent ten years in oversupply. Flat pricing, too much inventory, no reason to move quickly. That cycle is over. Rents in Panama City climbed 8 to 15 percent over the past year, and rent moves first. Price follows. The quietly wealthy are already positioned. They are not waiting for the headlines to catch up.

The market is not moving as one block. Some parts of the city are flat. A narrow band is not. Walkable corridors like Costa del Este, San Francisco, and El Cangrejo are seeing controlled appreciation of 4 to 7 percent, and the capital chasing them is specific. It wants the $180,000 to $300,000 segment. It wants buildings with commercial licenses or HOA bylaws that permit short-term rentals. Casco Viejo and coastal corridors like Playa Caracol are the names I keep hearing.

Metro Line 3 came online earlier this year. Panama Oeste connected to the capital for the first time. Land values around Panama Pacifico moved before most people noticed the trains were running.

Construction costs are up 15 percent year over year. New buildings cost more to build than they did twelve months ago, and resale units in established towers are starting to look like the better trade on a price-per-square-meter basis. The people who already own in the right corridor, and the ones who locked in pre-sale construction prices, are sitting on a widening gap.

My insiders are also flagging capital moving into Panama from outside the usual US and Canadian buyer base. New money is shifting in from Dubai, new competition for the same limited inventory.

Here's what it adds up to. The $180,000 to $300,000 segment, in buildings with STR-permitted bylaws, in the corridors where supply cannot expand, is where the quiet money is going right now. Not the loud listings. Not the ones with the biggest marketing budget. The ones that were already sold out before most people heard the address.

One corridor in particular keeps coming up. Amador. More on what we specifically like is coming this week.

Stay tuned. Some great opportunities are coming for you to explore.

Andy

P.S. Developers are finalizing numbers on the new project just outside the gates of Reserva Conchal, Costa Rica. STR Scout Members will get first access to pre-launch pricing and founders discounts when it opens.

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This week’s batch runs strong on the proof side with four deals featuring multi-year documented revenue:

• Snowshoe Portfolio: Nets nearly $193k annually on a seller-financed note.

• Sevierville Cabin: Producing $63k average gross on 672 sq ft (No HOA).

• Winchester, Virginia: Three years of clean, ironclad revenue and expense lines.

• On-the-Ground Presales: Firsthand look at Las Catalinas (Costa Rica) and Casco Viejo (Panama).

Eight properties total across seven states, ranging from $189,500 to $3,999,000. Three international deals from our field scouting and partner network.

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West Virginia | Snowshoe • $1.299M

The Signal: Four ski-in/ski-out slopeside condos at Snowshoe Mountain Lodge generating $240k+ gross annually with seller financing available up to 50% for qualified buyers — operating expenses run approximately 26% of gross, leaving an estimated $192,500 before management and debt service.

The Highlights: $240k+ gross (self-reported) · Est. $192,500 net before mgmt/financing · 4 units · Sleeps 26 · Two units connect into 5BR/3BA suite · Renovated 2023-2025 · In-house housekeeping · Free private parking · Seller financing up to 50% · Four-season income

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Tennessee | Sevier County • $725k

The Signal: Three consecutive years of $91,343 to $94,030 gross at 76% occupancy and a 4.99-star rating — 503 Deer Path Lane holds Top 5% status and Guest Favorite designation on a 2,817 SF Smoky Mountain cabin at $725k.

The Highlights: 2025: $91,343 gross · 2024: $91,503 gross · 2023: $94,030 gross · 76% occupancy · 4.99 stars · Top 5% · 3 bed / 3 bath · 2,817 SF

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Tennessee | Sevierville • $369k

The Signal: Five-year average of $63,666 gross annually on a 672 SF, one-bedroom Sevierville cabin with no HOA and a 4.93-star rating — self-managed by a Short Term Shop-trained owner with a 1.52-acre private lot.

The Highlights: 5-year avg $63,666 gross · 4.93 stars · Top 5% · 1 bed / 1 bath · 672 SF · 1.52 acres · No HOA · Private wooded setting · Self-managed

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Virginia | Winchester • $324,900

The Signal: Three years of documented gross — $41k in 2023, $38k in 2024, $37k in 2025 — on a no-HOA Winchester, VA cabin with itemized monthly expenses under $400 total and a seller-noted hot tub addition projecting $45k+ forward.

The Highlights: 2023: $41k gross · 2024: $38k gross · 2025: $37k gross · Monthly expenses: ~$381 avg · No HOA · 3 bed / 1 bath · 0.35 acres · Neighborhood lake, golf, hiking access · 90 min DC

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Florida | Destin • $495k

The Signal: Seller financing available on an operating Destin STR at 3100 Scenic Hwy 98 producing approximately $50k annually with private beach access on Scenic 98 in the Emerald Coast corridor.

The Highlights: ~$50k annual gross (self-reported) · Seller financing available · Private beach access · Renovated and operating · Emerald Coast, FL

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Tennessee | Pigeon Forge area • $3.999M

The Signal: Seller claims $400k+ gross annually on a 9,000 SF private five-acre lodge ten minutes from Pigeon Forge — custom indoor resort-style pool, private theater, and mountain views; no specific year-by-year figures posted, financials available on request.

The Highlights: $400k+ gross claimed (self-reported, no year breakdown) · 9,000+ SF · Private 5-acre lot · Summit on Bluff Mountain · Indoor pool · Game room · Private theater · Pigeon Forge corridor

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Florida | Panama City Beach • $410k

The Signal: Owner financing available on a 2-bed/3-bath Shores of Panama unit with gulf-access amenities at $410k — special assessment ends 2026 and deeded parking is included; no operating revenue posted.

The Highlights: Owner financing available · 2 bed + bunks / 3 bath · Deeded 5th-floor parking · Special assessment ends 2026 · HOA: $4,419.50/qtr (includes beach, pools, fitness, utilities) · Panama City Beach

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Kentucky | Burkesville • $189,500

The Signal: Seller-owned STR three miles from Dale Hollow State Park asking $189,500 with mid-$30s annual gross revenue, bookings transferable, fully furnished, and approximately three acres available with a paid survey.

The Highlights: Mid-$30s annual gross (self-reported) · 3 miles from Dale Hollow State Park · Fully furnished · Bookings transferable · ~3/4 acre (up to ~3 acres with survey) · Detached garage

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Mexico | Tulum • $185k

The Signal: Off-market 1-bed/2-bath luxury townhome in Tulix, La Veleta — sold direct by a Belize broker friend liquidating a personal residence at $185,000 firm, below fair market value, with luxury upgrades throughout, clear title in hand, and custom furnishings featured in architectural publications.

The Highlights: $185,000 firm · Below fair market value · Luxury upgrades throughout · 1 bed / 2 bath · Tulix development · La Veleta · Off-market · Clear title in hand · Fully furnished · Architectural magazine-featured custom furniture · Private garage · Private plunge pool · Elevated terrace · Gated community · Shared resort-style pool · 24/7 security · Whole-home water filtration · High-speed internet

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Panama | Casco Viejo • From $175k

The Signal: Pre-construction 1-bed/1-bath units in Gran Central starting at $175,000 USD — 128 City Flats units delivered fully furnished, nightly STR rental model permitted via approved providers, and tax exemptions available under Panama's Law No. 519 with Q3 2029 delivery target.

The Highlights: From $175,000 USD · 1 bed / 1 bath · 128 furnished units at City Flats · Vanguardia neighborhood with mountain views · Nightly STR model permitted · Law No. 519 tax exemptions · Heritage zone designation · Rooftop resort, pool, gym, wellness courtyard, BBQ, sauna · Adjacent to Avenida Central and Santa Ana Creative District · Demolition nearing completion · Groundbreaking imminent · Target delivery Q3 2027

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Costa Rica | Las Catalinas • $380k

The Signal: Pre-construction 1-bed/1-bath flat in Las Catalinas' Montana neighborhood — $5,000 refundable deposit holds the unit while 30% down at signing and 70% spread across the construction timeline to Q3 2027 delivery.

The Highlights: 63 SM / 678 SF · 1 bed / 1 bath · $380,000 USD · Montana Flats neighborhood · Adjacent to La Rambla commercial district · Standard finish with upgrade option available · $5,000 refundable reserve · 30% at PSA / 70% monthly through construction · Target delivery Q3 2027

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Pennsylvania | Tobyhanna • $949.9K

The Signal: Six consecutive years averaging $237K+ annual gross on a fully permitted Pocono STR — the private indoor pool house holds year-round occupancy when comparable cabins compete on price alone.

The Highlights: $237K+ avg gross · 6 years documented · permitted 12 guests · 4 bed / 2 bath / 2,514 SF · indoor pool house / jacuzzi / wet bar / theater · lake access · $161/mo HOA

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Texas | Corpus Christi • $650K

The Signal: $146K gross, $52K net, 75% booking rate in 2025 on a fully furnished canal waterfront — seller discloses higher coastal carry costs upfront and the 36% NOI margin holds after all of them.

The Highlights: 2025: $146K gross · $52K net · 36% NOI · 75% occupancy · 6 bed / 4 bath / sleeps 22 · hot tub / fishing dock · 2 new AC units 2025 · inspections done · repairs done · future bookings transfer · conventional offers only

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Utah | Kanab • $570K

The Signal: Two years of verified net income — $44,861 in 2024 and $41,767 in a fire-impacted 2025 — with 5.0 stars on 113 reviews, Grand Circle location, and 30 days of post-close transition support from the seller who built the systems behind the rating.

The Highlights: 2024 net: $44,861 · 2025 net: $41,767 fire-impacted · 2026 YTD net Jan–Apr: $13,492 · 73% occupancy · Airbnb 5.0 ★ 113 reviews Superhost · VRBO 10/10 Premier · 3 bed / 2 bath / sleeps 10 · hot tub / garage game room · active STR license · Grand Circle location · fall pipeline filling · 30-day transition support

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Georgia | Blue Ridge • $1.4M

The Signal: Three consecutive years of $187K–$202K gross with average monthly expenses under $1,010 — agent-owned off-market with seller open to delayed close so the new owner inherits peak fall and holiday bookings already in place.

The Highlights: 2025: $202,483 gross · 2024: $195,664 · 2023: $187,995 · avg monthly expenses ~$1,009 · off-market · agent-owned · delayed close available · fall and holiday bookings transfer · under 10 miles to downtown Blue Ridge · no HOA

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Florida | Marco Island • $950K

The Signal: Three documented years between $105K and $113K gross with no HOA, no rental restrictions, 100+ five-star reviews, and 2027 bookings already on the books — full 2022 renovation with all systems updated.

The Highlights: 2025: $105K gross · 2024: $113K · 2023: $110K · 2027: $35K booked · 100+ five-star reviews · no HOA · no rental restrictions · 3 bed / 2 bath / 1,514 SF · heated pool · all vendors in place · future bookings transfer

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New York | Catskills • $375K

The Signal: $70K gross in 2025 at 80% occupancy and $209 ADR with 4.92 stars on 134 Airbnb reviews — 90 minutes from the GWB with established bookings and seller willing to facilitate rebook requests with existing guests.

The Highlights: 2025: $70K gross · 2026 projected $80K–$85K · 80% occupancy · $209 ADR · 4.92 Airbnb stars / 134 reviews / Guest Favorite · 2 bed + flex room / sleeps 6 · 90 min from GWB · local ops in place · P&L available

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Oklahoma | Broken Bow • $765K

The Signal: Two cabins on 1.98 acres at $74K gross in 10 months self-managed — seller carries the full note with closing costs only at entry and active bookings transfer directly to the new owner.

The Highlights: $74K gross in 10 months · on pace $85K+ annualized · $0 down seller finance · ~$15K closing costs only · 4 bed main + 1 bed secondary / 1.98 acres · hot tub / fire pit / game room / playground · both actively booking · seller consolidating · flexible on structure

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Texas | Austin Hill Country • $2.25M

The Signal: Relocating owners have cut $700K and pre-inspected every system on a 6-acre Hill Country estate — ag-exempt eligible, no HOA, 2,480 SF barn with pro lift, full inspection report available before contract.

The Highlights: $700K price reduction · motivated — relocating · pre-inspected / full report available · 6 acres · no HOA · ag-exempt eligible · 30-ft ceilings · chef's kitchen · pool + spa + outdoor kitchen · 2,480 SF barn with pro lift + dual EV charging · 15 min to downtown Austin

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Costa Rica | Playa Flamingo • $410-420K (Bottomline Offer)

The Signal: Contract assignment on a 154 sqm three-bedroom at Acquarello Residences — original buyer secured pre-construction pricing below market and is assigning at $410-420K bottomlin. That is just enough to cover sales costs. Current comps estimate $500-$510k value, putting the buyer $90K–$100K below estimated fair value. Delivery estimated Q4 2027 with the building already well underway.

The Highlights: Assignment contract · 3 bed / 3 bath / 154 sqm / 1 garage · HOA $395/mo · Ask $440K · Est. fair value $505K–$540K · Equity at signing $65K–$100K · Delivery Q4 2027 · Advanced construction phase · Foreign buyer eligible · No capital gains tax · Direct title available

The Edge: The building is in full development. This is not a paper contract on a dirt lot. The original buyer got in early at below-market pricing and is walking away from the equity to cover costs. That gap is the opportunity. Andy knows the deal, almost got in on the launch, has reviewed the construction status and the fair value comps before attaching Scout Select to this one.

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Costa Rica | Playa Flamingo • $3.49M

The Signal: Two fully furnished ocean-view residences on a single 1.25-acre lot in gated Mar Vista — owner-direct with documented vacation rental income exceeding 10% annual ROI on the guest house and a separate 4BR main estate that came to Scout through a vetted on-the-ground relationship.

The Highlights: 2 residences on one lot · 8 bed / 9 bath / 6,114 SF built · 5,249 sqm ocean-view lot · Main house: 4 bed + office + detached 1BR apartment · Guest house: 3 bed / 3.5 bath / infinity pool / documented 10%+ annual ROI · Two infinity pools · outdoor kitchens · solar panels · fiber optic · HOA $390/mo · Mar Vista 24/7 security / tennis / pickleball / fitness / restaurant · fully furnished turnkey · foreign buyer eligible · direct title available

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Costa Rica | Playa Real • From $389K

The Signal: 16-unit boutique ocean-view development on 25 acres above Pirates Bay — $5K holds a unit, one already under contract, and the project is led by the same team behind Andy's primary Guanacaste relationship who he has worked with directly on the ground.

The Highlights: 16 units total · 1 under contract · 15 remaining · 2 bed / 2 bath from $389K · 3 bed / 2 bath from $489K · $5K reservation deposit · HOA $230–$260/mo includes water / trash / security / pool · Infinity-edge pool / BBQ / covered parking / gated · Near Playa Real / Playa Minas / Puerto Viejo de Conchal · Delivery 2028 · Foreign buyer eligible · Direct title available · 25 acres / low density / 2 buildings

Developer note: No STR revenue projections have been published for this project we can connect you to one of the largest property managers in Tamarindo region to get you real numbers. This is a pre-construction equity and lifestyle play in a low-density boutique setting above Pirates Bay. Andy sat with the developer. Reply for floor plans, unit availability, and a personal introduction to the developer direct. Bypass sales team.

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Grand Cayman — No property tax. No capital gains on exit. Annual carry under 2% of asset value. Andy has an active vetted contact on the island with current inventory. Reply INT — Grand Cayman.

Panama City — QIV permanent residency at $300K. No capital gains on real estate. Andy completed a scouting trip in May 2026 and has two vetted developer relationships with pre-permit pricing still available. Reply INT — Panama.

Brasalito, Costa Rica — A pre-launch ocean view condo development opportunity in one of Guanacaste's last unspoiled coastal pockets. Andy toured the project on the ground and is working with the development team for STR Scout member-only access. Something worth watching is coming. Reply INT — Brasalito.

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📊 THIS WEEK'S DEAL FLOW 21 properties | 14 states | $224K–$3.999M 

Standouts:

• Blue Ridge, GA cabin — $202K gross in 2025, $195K in 2024, $187K in 2023; no HOA; agent-owned off-market at $1.4M with sub-1% expense-to-revenue ratio

• Elkton, VA riverfront — 5BR Shenandoah cottage hit $117K gross in 2025, up from $101K in 2024; just cut $26K to $699K

• Kanab, UT Grand Circle — $44K+ net annually, 73% occupancy, 5.0 stars on 122 reviews, seller offering 30-day transition support

• Scottsdale, AZ — 10-year documented STR with $130K projected 2026 revenue; off-market at $975K with $100K remodel path to $180–200K

• Wimberley, TX Hill Country — 5-unit boutique compound on 2.45 unrestricted acres, turnkey hospitality business with branding and direct booking infrastructure

Also in this week's STR deal flow: Smokies cabins with seller concessions, a Michigan UP lakefront resort with 25 years of operating history, Panama City and Destin condos, a Pocono multi-unit creekside compound, and a Nashville NOO-STR pre-construction with bonus depreciation eligibility.

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Georgia | Blue Ridge • $1.4M

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The Signal: Three consecutive years of $187K–$202K gross revenue with no HOA restrictions and sub-$1K/month in documented expenses makes this agent-owned off-market cabin one of the cleanest income stories in this batch.

The Highlights: 2025: $202,483 | 2024: $195,664 | 2023: $187,995 | Avg monthly expenses ~$1,009 (electric, water, trash, lawn, internet) | Under 10 miles to downtown Blue Ridge | Top neighborhood | No HOA | Off-market, DM for details

Virginia | Elkton • $699K

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The Signal: Documented six-figure gross revenue two years running — $101K in 2024, $117K in 2025 — on a 5BR Shenandoah riverfront cottage with a $26K price cut in May.

The Highlights: 2025: $117K gross | 2024: $101K gross | Price reduced $26K (5/20) | 5 bed | 3 bath | 2,251 SF | Built 1957 | Screened porch + river views | Hot tub | Gazebo | Kids' playground | Kayak storage | Near Shenandoah NP, Luray, Massanutten Resort | $311/sqft

Utah | Kanab • $570K

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The Signal: $44K+ net annually with 73% combined occupancy and a perfect 5.0-star rating on 122 Airbnb reviews — seller is motivated and offering 30-day transition support on pricing, systems, and guest comms.

The Highlights: $44K+ NOI | 73% YTD occupancy | 5.0 ★ / 122 Airbnb reviews | Superhost + VRBO/Expedia Premier Host | 3 bed | 2 bath | Sleeps 10 | Fully remodeled 2022 | Private hot tub | Garage game room | Red rock views | Active STR license | All contents included | Grand Circle location (Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell)

Arizona | Scottsdale • $975K

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The Signal: Ten years of documented STR history, $130K projected 2026 revenue, and a seller-identified $100K remodel path to $180–200K annually — off-market with an owner who knows every system.

The Highlights: 2026 projected: $130K | Current YTD (5/31): $69,278 | 10-year STR operating history | Owner-operated and maintained | Off-market | Remodel plan to add 5th BR | Revenue upside to $180–200K post-reno | Seller deploying equity elsewhere

Texas | Wimberley • $1.995M

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The Signal: Fully realized 5-unit boutique hospitality compound on 2.45 unrestricted Hill Country acres — branding, direct booking infrastructure, and all business assets convey, making this an operational acquisition, not a conversion project.

The Highlights: 5 units | ~4,776 SF total | Sleeps up to 20 | 2.45 unrestricted acres | Elevated treehouse | Outdoor soaking tubs + fire pits | Curated interiors + mural installations | Expansion potential (additional units, pool) | 45 min SW of Austin | Wimberley STR market: year-round leisure demand

California | Crestline • $485K

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The Signal: Transferable STR permit (no renewal until January) on an active Lake Gregory mountain property with bookings in place — seller is motivated and willing to share Airbnb performance data with serious buyers.

The Highlights: 4 bed | 3 bath | 1,737 SF | Lake Gregory / Crestline location | Active bookings transferable | STR permit transfers with sale | Currently under management | Airbnb report available on request

Florida | Destin • $250K

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The Signal: Sub-$250K entry into Destin's STR market with no rental restrictions, proven Airbnb income history, and a turnkey furnished setup — 0.8 miles to beach access.

The Highlights: 1 bed | 1 bath | European minimalist design | Sold fully furnished | No rental restrictions | New windows + copper electrical | Updated tile | Lake views | 3 pools | Tennis + pickleball | Dog park | EV chargers | HOA covers insurance, water, sewer, internet | No flood zone

Florida | Miramar Beach • $635K

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The Signal: Price-reduced Seascape Resort condo with brand-new siding, windows, doors, and balconies just completed — steps from the Gulf with 5 pools and resort amenities on-site.

The Highlights: Price dropped | 3 bed | 3 bath | Fully furnished | 2 private balconies with lake views | 5 resort pools | Golf | Tennis + pickleball | On-site dining | Moon Crush concert series | New exterior envelope (siding, windows, doors, balcony decking) | Miramar Beach / Seascape Resort

Florida | Panama City Beach • $400K

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The Signal: Owner financing available on a Gulf-side primary bedroom condo at Shores of Panama — deeded parking at elevator level with a special assessment ending in 2026.

The Highlights: Owner financing available | 2 bed + bunks | 3 bath | J floor plan | Gulf-side master | Deeded parking (same level, elevator-adjacent) | Special assessment: $1,430/quarter (ends 2026) | HOA $4,119/quarter covers pools, beach access, hot tubs, fitness, cable, WiFi, building insurance, water/sewer/trash

Georgia | Blue Ridge • $786K

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The Signal: Turnkey 3BR Blue Ridge cabin on 2.34 private acres with ensuite on every level — fully furnished and rental-ready at a price point below the area's documented six-figure performers.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 3 bath | 2.34 acres | Ensuite on every level | Hot tub | Fire pit | Game room | Wrap-around porches | Wooded views | 220 Solar Drive, Blue Ridge | Fully furnished

Michigan | Newberry • Price on request

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The Signal: 25+ years of operating history, loyal repeat clientele, and a private no-motor lake with 1,700 feet of frontage — this UP resort business includes eight cabins, a guest house, and an owner's residence with year-round revenue across summer and snowmobile seasons.

The Highlights: 8 rental cabins (one duplex) + guest house + 3BR/2BA owner's residence | 7,340 SF buildings | 18.24 acres | ~1,700 ft Halfway Lake frontage | Private no-motor lake | Canoes, kayaks, boats, 2 docks | Direct snowmobile/ATV trail access | Near Tahquamenon Falls, Seney NWR | Turnkey business with established branding | 25+ year operating history

North Carolina | Raleigh • $225K

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The Signal: Sub-$250K entry into Raleigh's STR market with active Superhost status — low barrier, turnkey setup, and furniture included at full price.

The Highlights: Superhost status | 2 bed unit (listed as 1BR on Airbnb — upside opportunity) | North Ridge / Falls of Neuse area | Fully furnished at ask | Community pool | Near shopping, dining, Midtown + Downtown Raleigh access

Ohio | Loudonville • $1.25M

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The Signal: Luxury barn with three years of solid STR income within five minutes of Mohican's core attractions — seller is available for direct outreach on financials.

The Highlights: 3 years documented STR income | Luxury barn conversion | Within 5 min of Mohican-area attractions | Message seller for P&L details and additional specs

Oregon | Baker City • $895K

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The Signal: Active STR on the #1 public golf course in Oregon — a custom 2,544 SF brick home with high-end finishes and direct cart-path access to the course.

The Highlights: Active STR | #1 public golf course in Oregon (Quail Ridge) | 3 bed | 2.5 bath | 2,544 SF | Brick exterior | Wolf + Sub-Zero appliances | Heated tile floors | Spa showers + jetted tub | Whole-home speakers | Hot tub + water feature | Cart house with direct course access | Office with wet bar + rolling library ladder

Pennsylvania | Bartonsville • $799K

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The Signal: Five-unit, three-building compound with 300+ feet of Pocono Creek frontage on 1.63 acres — multi-unit STR or family compound play minutes from Camelback and Kalahari.

The Highlights: 5 units across 3 buildings | 7 bed | 5 bath | 1.63 acres | 300+ ft Pocono Creek frontage | STR or multi-generational use | Near Camelback Mountain, Kalahari, Great Wolf Lodge, Mount Airy Casino | RT 80 access | 1462–1466 Pocono Lane, Bartonsville

Tennessee | Pigeon Forge • $998.5K

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The Signal: Pre-construction luxury cabin 2 minutes from Dollywood with buyer-selectable finishes — turnkey furniture package included and early contracts get the most customization options.

The Highlights: Pre-construction | 3 bed | 3.5 bath | Luxury mountain design | Turnkey furniture package included | Custom finishes available (limited window) | Multiple decks | Gourmet kitchen | 2 min to Dollywood, The Island | 1130 Lee Cardwell Circle #8, Pigeon Forge

Tennessee | Sevierville • $669.9K

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The Signal: Motivated seller, price reduced, on a Smokies cabin with a private putt-putt course and two fire pits — experiential amenities that drive booking differentiation in a saturated market.

The Highlights: Price reduced to $669,900 | Motivated seller | 3 bed | 2.5 bath | Game room | Private putt-putt course | 2 outdoor fire pits | 10 min to Pigeon Forge + Gatlinburg attractions | 2211 Lake View Ln., Sevierville

Tennessee | Sevierville • $774.9K

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The Signal: Motivated seller offering $15K toward buyer expenses on a 3BR Smokies cabin projecting $70K–$98K annually — 10 minutes from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

The Highlights: $70K–$98K projected annual gross | Seller concession: $15K toward buyer expenses | Motivated seller | 3 bed | 2.5 bath | Game room | Outdoor fire pit | 10 min to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville | 2126 Cub Cir., Sevierville

Tennessee | Nashville • $1.53M

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The Signal: New-construction NOO-STR-eligible condo in Sylvan Heights with 100% bonus depreciation eligibility, a 1,200+ SF private rooftop deck, and seller concessions on the first 10 contracts.

The Highlights: NOO-STR eligible | 100% bonus depreciation + 1031 exchange eligible | 4 bed | 4.5 bath | 2,448 SF | 75' x 8' private balcony | 1,200+ SF rooftop deck with jacuzzi | Fully furnished | Resort pool | Sauna + cold plunge | Golf simulator | Fitness center | Seller concessions on first 10 contracts | Completion Q2 2026 | Sylvan Heights, West Nashville

Texas | Montgomery • $224K

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The Signal: Sub-$225K active Airbnb in Sam Houston National Forest with furnishings negotiable — low entry point in a outdoor-recreation corridor with Lake Conroe minutes away.

The Highlights: Active Airbnb | Sam Houston National Forest location | Lake Conroe nearby | Community lake (stocked) | Surrounding hiking trails, wineries, farms, wedding venues | Furnishings negotiable | Fast-growing Montgomery, TX market

Tennessee | Sevierville • $3.999M

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The Signal: 9,000 SF custom mountain estate on 5 acres with an indoor pool, golf simulator, movie theater, and swim spa — a luxury amenity play targeting the group and family market in the Smokies.

The Highlights: 6 bed | 6 bath | 9,000 SF | 5-acre cul-de-sac lot | Adjoins conservation easement (no future development) | Indoor pool | 2 game rooms + golf simulator | Outdoor kitchen | Fire pit | Swim spa | Kids playground | Movie theater | Mountain views

Wisconsin | Portage • $675K

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The Signal: Fully remodeled Wisconsin River retreat on 1.24 acres with 300+ feet of river frontage and a screened porch — 10 minutes to Cascade Mountain, 20 minutes to Wisconsin Dells, listed 131 days with room to negotiate.

The Highlights: 131 days on market | 3 bed | 2 bath | 2,128 SF | 1.24 acres | 300+ ft Wisconsin River frontage | Full remodel (kitchen, baths, flooring) | Screened river porch | Lower-level walkout | Fully furnished + turnkey | 10 min to Cascade Mountain Ski Resort | 20 min to Wisconsin Dells

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📊 THIS WEEK'S DEAL FLOW 19 properties | 12 states | $287K–$3M 

Top deals: NC lake compound at $235K net, FL duplex reduced with 10.2% cap, Pocono lakefront A-frame $80K+ revenue

Standouts:

• North Carolina (Mooresville) — Combined 11-bed STR compound reporting $235K in net payments over 12 months; pool, pickleball, volleyball, hot tub, 4.95 stars ($1.95M)

• Florida (Panama City Beach) — Beachside duplex just reduced to $609,900 with $97K 2024 gross revenue and 10.2–10.6% cap rate; motivated seller, prime season in play

• Pennsylvania (Tobyhanna) — Fully renovated lakefront A-frame with private dock, $80K+ revenue, game room, and expansion potential on 2,000+ SF footprint ($629,900)

• North Carolina (Asheville) — 4BR/sleeps 14 with $100K revenue and $69K NOI; includes additional subdivided parcel ready to develop ($799K)

• New Hampshire (Littleton) — 1840s Victorian with documented revenue growth from $19K (2022) to $66K (2025), full team in place, casino development coming 2027 ($515K)

Also in this week's batch: Smokies cabins with seller concessions, a Nashville mixed-use STR portfolio, Gulf Coast turnkeys, and a rare Anna Maria Island waterfront with ROR dual-use zoning.

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North Carolina | Mooresville • $1.95M

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The Signal: Two combined Airbnb listings operating as a single 11-bedroom compound near Lake Norman reporting $235K in net payments over the trailing 12 months — a rare large-group STR asset with 4.95-star reviews already in place.

The Highlights: 11 bed | 7 bath | Sleeps 30 | Pool | Hot tub | Pickleball/basketball court | Putting green | Full-size sand volleyball court | Game room | 3 lake access lots | 4.95-star rating

Florida | Panama City Beach • $609,900

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The Signal: Price-reduced beachside duplex with $97K in 2024 gross revenue and a documented 10.2–10.6% cap rate; motivated seller accepting all offers with one unit positioned to capture peak season immediately.

The Highlights: 2024 gross revenue: $97K ($49K + $48K) | Projected full-STR revenue: ~$110K | Cap rate: 10.2–10.6% (projected 12–12.5%) | 2 bed/1 bath per unit | Steps to the beach | No HOA | No flood insurance | Both units fully furnished | Reduced from $624,900

Pennsylvania | Tobyhanna • $629,900

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The Signal: Fully renovated lakefront A-frame with private dock, $80K+ in revenue, and room to add bedrooms — an income-producing Pocono waterfront with built-in STR demand and expansion upside.

The Highlights: $80K+ revenue | 3 bed | 2 bath | 2,160 SF | Private dock | Gas fireplace | Game room with arcade, pool table | Kayaks/canoe/rowboat included | Firepit | STR-friendly community | Minutes to Camelback Mountain Resort & Kalahari | $156/mo HOA

North Carolina | Asheville • $799K

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The Signal: Proven $100K revenue with $69K NOI, plus a fully subdivided additional parcel ready to develop — rare double value play in a high-demand mountain market with $125K+ in recent upgrades already absorbed.

The Highlights: ~$100K revenue | ~$69K NOI | 4 bed | 3 bath | Sleeps 14 | ~2,500 SF | Hot tub | Sauna | Covered deck with mountain views | Putting green | Fire pit | Game room | Movie area | 4+ acres | No new permitting required | Additional parcel included

New Hampshire | Littleton • $515K

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The Signal: Documented revenue growth from $19K (2022) to $66K (2025) with $27,800 NOI, a full operational team included, and a charitable casino set to open nearby in 2027 — a rare combination of proven performance and a hard catalyst on the horizon.

The Highlights: 2025 revenue: $66,455 | 2025 NOI: $27,805 | 2022–2025 YOY growth documented | 4 bed | 2.5 bath | 3,090 SF | 1840s Victorian | New roof (2025) | 800 SF deck (2023) | Attached barn | Full cleaning/management team transferable | Walkable to downtown Littleton | Minutes to Cannon Mountain & Franconia Notch

Florida | Anna Maria Island • $3M

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The Signal: Rare ROR-zoned waterfront STR on Anna Maria Island — one of the few STR-permitted, no-HOA/CDD assets on the island — with conservative annual rents of $318K and dual-use potential to stack a commercial concept on the lower level.

The Highlights: Conservative gross rent: $318,701/yr | Remodeled potential: $415,594/yr | 4 bed | 3 bath | 2,804 SF | Private dock | Pool | 4 balconies (2 water-facing) | ROR zoning (residential + commercial) | Impact windows/doors | Metal roof | New HVAC | No HOA | No CDD | Professional design services included

Arkansas | Bentonville • $287K

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The Signal: Fully renovated sub-$300K entry point in Bentonville's high-demand STR corridor — minutes from Crystal Bridges, Walmart HQ, and the trail network driving the market.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 1.5 bath | .37-acre lot | New roof | Fully updated kitchen | Renovated baths | New HVAC | New privacy fence | Covered back porch | Minutes to Crystal Bridges, Downtown Bentonville & Walmart Home Office

Colorado | Divide • $730K

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The Signal: Custom mountain log home with a 3.25% VA assumable loan (VA and non-VA buyers may qualify) on 3.75 acres — STR analysis already completed, with dormers in place for future expansion.

The Highlights: 3.25% VA assumable loan | ~$500K gap | 3.75-acre lot | Mountain views | Dormers for expansion | STR analysis completed | 111 Blue Spruce Rd., Divide, CO 80814

Florida | Fort Myers • $299,990

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The Signal: No-HOA South Fort Myers property back on Airbnb after a series of extended stays — flexible STR/MTR track record near Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel with low carrying costs and a clean exit from a portfolio seller.

The Highlights: No HOA | $149/night current STR rate | Property taxes: $2,652 | Homeowners insurance: $2,100 | Flood insurance: $4,600 | Near Fort Myers Beach & Sanibel Island | Currently active on Airbnb | Portfolio sale

Florida | Orange Beach • $474,900

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The Signal: Gulf Coast apartment with on-site boat ramp and first-come boat slips — a dual beach-and-boating play in a market with strong seasonal demand.

The Highlights: 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,040 SF | On-site boat ramp | First-come boat slips | Quartz countertops | Wine cooler & kegerator | In-unit laundry | Central AC | Near beach

Florida | Panama City Beach • $398K

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The Signal: Off-market, no-HOA PCB single-family with $55K in 2025 revenue, a 4.92 guest rating with 165+ reviews, and Airbnb Guest Favorite status — proven performer with backyard amenity upside.

The Highlights: 2025 revenue: $55K | 4.92 guest rating | 165+ reviews | Guest Favorite + Top 10% Airbnb badge | 2 bed | 2 bath | No HOA | Minutes from beach | Walking distance to grocery & restaurants | Sold fully furnished | Backyard expansion potential

Georgia | Hartwell • $799,900

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The Signal: Deep-water Lake Hartwell retreat listed below recent appraisal with a double-decker dock, boat lift, and VRBO-friendly neighborhood — instant equity potential on a fully remodeled waterfront property.

The Highlights: ~40 ft deep water | Double-decker dock | Boat lift + 2 jet ski ports | Listed below appraisal | Main-level primary suite with sunroom | Hot tub | Gourmet kitchen with Italian ZLINE appliances | Granite countertops | No HOA | Near Hartwell, Lavonia & golf courses

Tennessee | Sevierville • $674,900

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The Signal: Price-reduced Smokies cabin with $10K seller closing cost contribution and projected $70K–$95K annual revenue — entertainment-forward amenity package in a 10-minute radius of the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg corridor.

The Highlights: Projected revenue: $70K–$95K | $10K toward closing costs | 3 bed | 2.5 bath | Game room (air hockey, foosball, arcade, pool table) | 2 outdoor fire pits | Mini golf | Hot tub | 10 min to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg & Sevierville | Reduced from prior price

Tennessee | Sevierville • $774,900

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The Signal: Smokies cabin with a $15K seller closing cost contribution and a turnkey amenity stack designed for today's experience-driven guest — location and concessions combination that compresses time-to-income for the next buyer.

The Highlights: $15K seller closing cost contribution | 3 bed | 2.5 bath | Arcade/game room | Hot tub | Fire pit | Wooded setting | Minutes to Pigeon Forge attractions, restaurants & shopping | 2126 Cub Cir, Sevierville

Tennessee | Nashville • $3.6M

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The Signal: Eight fully furnished STR units occupying an entire floor of a mixed-use Nashville building — centralized management, boutique themed branding, and walkable positioning near Germantown create a rare institutional-scale STR acquisition 2 miles from Broadway.

The Highlights: 8 units (Units 201–208) | 1 bed/1 bath each | 5,000 SF total | $720/sqft | Built 2018 | CS zoning | In-unit laundry | Deeded parking | 4 units with private balconies | Walkable to Germantown dining | Units available individually or in packages | 7 days on market

Texas | Granbury • $1.4M

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The Signal: Custom Hill Country lake house on Lake Granbury with private dock, dual boat slips, and RV hookups — a full-amenity waterfront STR opportunity minutes from Historic Downtown Granbury.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 4 bath | 3,126 SF | Private dock | 2 boat slips + jet ski lifts | RV parking with hookups | EV charging | Climate-controlled detached office | 3-car garage | Vaulted ceilings | .75-acre wooded lot | 624 Williamsburg Ct, Granbury

Virginia | Basye • $450K

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The Signal: Four-season STR with ~$58K in trailing annual revenue, 5 minutes from the ski resort — a year-round demand profile supported by skiing, hiking, wineries, and festivals.

The Highlights: ~$58K revenue (last year) | 4-season demand | 5 min to ski resort | Full Airbnb setup | 323 Palmer Rd, Basye VA 22810 | Year-round income profile

Washington | Seattle • $699,999

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The Signal: Like-new Capitol Hill townhouse with $66K+ documented STR income, off-street parking (rare for the neighborhood), and existing summer bookings transferable to the next owner — income starts on day one.

The Highlights: $66K+ documented STR revenue | 2 bed | 2 bath | 967 SF | Built 2023 | Rooftop deck with city views | Off-street parking | No HOA | Ductless heat/AC | Tankless water heater | Existing summer bookings transferable | Walk to Seattle U & Capitol Hill dining

Tennessee | Sevierville (Smokies) • $600K — Off-market seller testing pre-list interest; 2025 gross income $80K, similar pace this year. No additional detail provided. View Post

Member Marketplace listings are submitted by STR Scout subscribers and posted free in our private Facebook group, STR Homes for Sale. All details — including revenue figures — are self-reported by sellers and have not been independently verified. Always do your own diligence.

📊 THIS WEEK'S DEAL FLOW 20 properties | 13 states + 3 international | $140K–$3.38M 

Top deals: NC Hatteras Island with $113K 2025 revenue, NY Finger Lakes triplex at 11.9% cap rate, WI lake cabin with $137K 2025 revenue

Standouts:

• North Carolina semi-oceanfront 8BR on Hatteras Island — $113K documented 2025 revenue, $100K+ already on books for 2026, and numbers are suppressed by owner blocks; 2024 upgrades exceeded $200K

• New York Finger Lakes triplex — $126K 2025 gross, 11.9% cap rate, $75K NOI, Cornell/Ithaca College proximity, legal 3-unit with ADU potential

• Wisconsin Tri-Lakes cabin — $137K 2025 revenue, $107K already booked for 2026, proven Airbnb/VRBO performer with clear upside from winter amenity additions

• Tennessee Gatlinburg luxury cabin — $100K+ in 2026 bookings already realized or reserved, indoor pool, sleeps 20, recent $55K price cut

• Texas Abilene — $140K entry point with $2,500/month current revenue; lowest price-to-income ratio in this batch

Also in this week's batch: Florida Gulf Coast condos with documented rental histories, a Virginia turnkey tiny home with 79% occupancy, a Smokies cabin with AirDNA projections, an Indiana STR near Notre Dame, and international plays in Costa Rica and Aruba.

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I'll filter, rank, and format these listings now.

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• Panama City Beach $800K — URL is valid BUT the listing links to edgewater1205.pcblistings.com, not a Facebook post. The Facebook URL is valid though, so I'll include it.

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• Wisconsin lake cabin — links to Zillow, not a Facebook permalink for the property. Facebook URL is valid, include it.

• Abilene TX — links to listings.cribsrealtygroup.com. Facebook URL is valid, include it.

• Gatlinburg TN $2.595M — YouTube link embedded but Facebook URL is valid, include it.

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📊 THIS WEEK'S DEAL FLOW 20 properties | 13 states + 3 international | $140K–$3.38M Top deals: NC Hatteras Island with $113K 2025 revenue, NY Finger Lakes triplex at 11.9% cap rate, WI lake cabin with $137K 2025 revenue

Standouts:

• North Carolina semi-oceanfront 8BR on Hatteras Island — $113K documented 2025 revenue, $100K+ already on books for 2026, and numbers are suppressed by owner blocks; 2024 upgrades exceeded $200K

• New York Finger Lakes triplex — $126K 2025 gross, 11.9% cap rate, $75K NOI, Cornell/Ithaca College proximity, legal 3-unit with ADU potential

• Wisconsin Tri-Lakes cabin — $137K 2025 revenue, $107K already booked for 2026, proven Airbnb/VRBO performer with clear upside from winter amenity additions

• Tennessee Gatlinburg luxury cabin — $100K+ in 2026 bookings already realized or reserved, indoor pool, sleeps 20, recent $55K price cut

• Texas Abilene — $140K entry point with $2,500/month current revenue; lowest price-to-income ratio in this batch

Also in this week's batch: Florida Gulf Coast condos with documented rental histories, a Virginia turnkey tiny home with 79% occupancy, a Smokies cabin with AirDNA projections, an Indiana STR near Notre Dame, and international plays in Costa Rica and Aruba.

Texas | Abilene • $140K

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The Signal: At $140K with $2,500/month in current STR revenue, this Abilene 3/1 offers one of the lowest entry points in the batch relative to documented income — and the market is benefiting from AI data center investment driving local growth.

The Highlights: $2,500/month current revenue | 3 bed | 1 bath | 1,044 SF | Turnkey STR | Abilene growth market

North Carolina | Salvo • $1.4M

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The Signal: "Lemonade" is a Hatteras Island semi-oceanfront 8BR with $113K documented 2025 revenue and $100K+ already on books for 2026 — with both figures suppressed by owner-blocked peak weeks and ongoing improvements.

The Highlights: 2025: ~$113K revenue | 2026: $100K+ on books | 8 bed | 7 full + 2 half bath | 4,232 SF | 2-min walk to beach access | Private heated pool + hot tub | Outdoor bar | Game room | Kitchenette | Elevator | 2024 upgrades: $200K+ (HVAC, decking, flooring, furnishings)

New York | Ithaca • $635K

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The Signal: Finger Lakes triplex with $126K 2025 gross revenue, 11.9% cap rate, and $75K NOI — fully renovated in 2023, dual STR/MTR-optimized units, legal 3-unit with ADU potential.

The Highlights: 2025 gross: $126,708 | NOI: $75,354 | Cap rate: 11.9% | 2 active STR units (3rd unit available) | 2,832 SF | Renovated 2023 | Mid-century modern furnishings | Fire pit + sauna | 5 min to Cayuga Lake | 12 min to Cornell/Ithaca College | ADU potential

Wisconsin | Superior • $950K

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The Signal: Tri-Lakes area STR with $137K 2025 revenue and $107K already locked for 2026 — fully operational with immediate income, clear upside from winter amenity additions, and real estate priced separately from furnishings/business assets.

The Highlights: 2025: $137K revenue | 2026: $107K on books | Proven Airbnb/VRBO performer | High-demand lake/recreation corridor | 25 min to Superior | 35 min to Duluth | Furnishings + STR business assets negotiated separately | Upside: winter amenities, added sleeping capacity

Tennessee | Gatlinburg • $2.595M

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The Signal: Recent $55K price cut on a 2021-built 6BR Smokies cabin with $100K+ in 2026 bookings already realized or reserved — indoor pool, sleeps 20, 3.4 miles to downtown Gatlinburg.

The Highlights: $100K+ 2026 bookings (realized + future) | $55K price reduction | 6 bed + bunk room | 8.5 bath | 4,980 SF | Indoor pool + waterfall spa | Outdoor hot tub | Theater room | Open loft/rec area | Long-range mountain views | 3.4 miles to Gatlinburg | Built 2021

Arizona | [Market Area] • $525K

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The Signal: Active Airbnb booked solid more than half the year with a heated pool — seller is exiting STR entirely, making this a clean turnkey transfer near spring training, NASCAR, and golf.

The Highlights: 4 bed | 3 bath | Heated pool | Game room | 1 bed/bath on main level | Booked 6+ months annually | Everything included | Near spring training + NASCAR + golf + hiking | Motivated seller (done with STR)

Florida | Fort Myers • $299,990K

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The Signal: South Fort Myers investment property with demonstrated $2,500/month rental demand across both STR and MTR tenants — part of a portfolio sale with no HOA, 10 minutes from Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel.

The Highlights: $2,500/month rental income (STR + MTR documented) | No HOA | Property taxes: $2,652 | Homeowners insurance: $2,100 | Flood insurance: $4,600 | Near Fort Myers Beach + Sanibel Island | Portfolio sale

Florida | Panama City Beach • $445K

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The Signal: Edgewater Beach Resort gulf-front condo with two years of documented net rental income at $49K–$50K annually — resort amenities included in HOA.

The Highlights: 2025 net: $49K | 2024 net: $50K | 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,055 SF | Gulf-front views | HOA: $3,302/qtr | 11 pools | Beach access | Fitness center | Tennis | Golf | Gated community | Cable + internet included

Florida | Panama City Beach • $800K

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The Signal: Top-floor two-story penthouse at Edgewater Beach Resort Tower 1 with $60K 2025 rental revenue and $40K already on books for 2026 — renovated interior with lagoon and gulf views.

The Highlights: 2025: ~$60K revenue | 2026: ~$40K on books | 3 bed | 3 bath | 1,255 SF | Fully furnished | Renovated interior | Expansive rooftop balcony | Gulf + lagoon views | HOA: $4,243/qtr | Tower 1 penthouse position

Florida | Clearwater • $575K

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The Signal: City of Largo-approved STR, fully renovated, no HOA, no flood zone — turnkey with all major systems replaced 2019–2023 and furniture negotiable.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,414 SF | STR-approved by City of Largo | No HOA | No flood zone | Heated in-ground pool | Screened lanai | Roof, water heater, panel, HVAC, lanai all replaced 2019–2023 | 10 min to beach | Furniture negotiable

Florida | St. Petersburg • $685K

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The Signal: Corner-lot St. Pete triplex with two occupied units and one vacant studio — current rents below market with projected $5,700/month combined, minutes from downtown.

The Highlights: 3 units | Unit A: $1,395/mo (market: ~$2,000) | Unit B: $1,600/mo MTM (market: ~$2,000) | Unit C: vacant (market: ~$1,700) | 1,944 SF | Built 1949 | Remodeled kitchens | On-site parking | Near downtown St. Pete + Gulf beaches

Georgia | Blairsville • $315K

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The Signal: Fully furnished, STR-approved 3BR mountain cabin beside a creek in North Georgia — move-in or rental-ready in a Vogel State Park/Blood Mountain corridor with no revenue data disclosed.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2 bath | Gas fireplace | Game room/second living area | Creek-side setting | Deck + fire pit + hammock area | Minutes to Vogel State Park + Blood Mountain | Sold fully furnished | STR-approved

Indiana | South Bend • $500K

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The Signal: Notre Dame-adjacent 4BR STR with $40K+ on books, sleeps 12, and a game room setup optimized for group travel and game-day demand — 95% ready with minor improvements needed.

The Highlights: $40K+ on books | 4 bed | 3 bath | Sleeps 12 | Heated seasonal pool | Game room (arcade, foosball, ping pong) | Fire pit + fenced yard | 2 driveways + basketball court | Fully furnished | Prime Notre Dame location | Minor improvements needed

Pennsylvania | Albrightsville • $849,900

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The Signal: New construction STR-friendly Pocono chalet completing July 1, 2026 — opportunity to buy pre-completion in Towamensing Trails with no revenue history but STR-permitted community and high-end finishes.

The Highlights: 6 bed | 3 bath | 2,904 SF | Completion: July 1, 2026 | Stone fireplace | STR-friendly community | High-end finishes | Minutes to lakes, skiing + Pocono attractions | New construction

Puerto Rico | Luquillo • $314,500

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The Signal: STR-permitted beachfront-adjacent condo in Luquillo with low carrying costs ($225/month HOA) — fully furnished and renovated, walking distance to Costa Azul and the Luquillo Kiosks, under 35 minutes from San Juan.

The Highlights: 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,022 SF | STR-allowed (Airbnb permitted) | Fully furnished | HOA: $225/mo | CRIM: $998/yr | Elevator building | Gated + security | Generator | Walking distance to beach | 35 min to San Juan

South Carolina | Hilton Head Island • $599K

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The Signal: Third-floor end unit at Xanadu, Hilton Head — renovated in 2022, turnkey furnished, short walk to beach access, positioned for the 2026 STR season with no revenue history disclosed.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2.5 bath | 1,270 SF | Renovated 2022 | Dual balconies | Community pool + tennis | Gated + pet-friendly | Steel-reinforced concrete construction | Fully furnished + turnkey | Short walk to beach access

Tennessee | Sevierville • $799K

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The Signal: Smokies cabin on half-acre level lot with AirDNA projections of $78K–$109K annually — turnkey furnished with hot tub, arcade game room, and fire pit, 10 minutes to Pigeon Forge.

The Highlights: Projected: $78K–$109K gross/yr (AirDNA) | 3 bed | 2.5 bath | Half-acre level lot | Private hot tub | Arcade game room | Stone fireplace | Fire pit | Fully furnished | 10 min to Pigeon Forge | 15 min to Gatlinburg

Texas | Rockport • $599K

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The Signal: Canal-front 5BR on a double lot in Copano Cove with a separate guesthouse — new roof, new AC units, and waterside access in a market with limited canal-front inventory.

The Highlights: 5 bed | 3 bath | 2,264 SF | Double lot (0.25 acres) | Separate guesthouse | Fully remodeled kitchen | Canal-front with boat/RV storage | Large loft | Two living areas | New roof + new AC units | Rockport waterfront

Virginia | Scottsville • $185K

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The Signal: Pre-market turnkey tiny home near Charlottesville averaging $3,070/month gross since opening in September 2025 at 79% occupancy — May 2026 already at $4,300 gross.

The Highlights: ~$3,070/mo average gross | May 2026: $4,300 booked | 79% occupancy | 1 bed | 1 bath | Built 2023 | Hot tub + covered deck | Fire pit + grill | Gated + private parking | ~1 acre | Private well + septic | No HOA | Near James River + Scottsville | Pre-market

Costa Rica | Guanacaste • $725K

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The Signal: Brand-new 3BR villa 800 meters from Playa Avellanas with projected $80K annual rental income and seller-estimated 10–12% ROI — fully furnished turnkey in a supply-constrained corridor near Tamarindo.

The Highlights: Projected: ~$80K annual revenue | Est. ROI: 10–12% | 3 bed | 3.5 bath | 4,306 SF | 1,500 m² lot | Private pool | Fully furnished | Starlink WiFi | Gated + security cameras | 5 min to Hacienda Pinilla (golf, spa, beach club) | 5–25 min to Tamarindo + surrounding beaches | 6–8% annual appreciation projected

Aruba | Noord (Malmok) • $3.38M

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The Signal: Luxury 5BR Malmok mansion steps from Boca Catalina with swim-up bar, jacuzzi, and private pool — fully furnished and positioned as a high-end STR play in Aruba's most exclusive coastal enclave.

The Highlights: 5 bed | 5 ensuite bath + 2 half bath | 1,218 m² lot | Private pool + swim-up bar + jacuzzi | Sea-view balconies | Covered outdoor dining (seats 10) | Tropical gardens | Fully furnished | Walking distance to Boca Catalina + Arashi Beach | Minutes to Palm Beach resort corridor

Member Marketplace listings are submitted by STR Scout subscribers and posted free in our private Facebook group, STR Homes for Sale. All details — including revenue figures — are self-reported by sellers and have not been independently verified. Always do your own diligence.

📊 THIS WEEK'S DEAL FLOW 29 properties | 11 states + Puerto Rico + Costa Rica | $239,999–$3,999,000 

Top deals: Louisville CUP-transferable riverfront | Sevierville $154K gross | Hocking County $320K booked for 2026

Standouts:

• Louisville, KY — Transferable Conditional Use Permit on an Ohio River waterfront home with no owner-occupancy requirement. Prior verified income ~$70K/year. Derby, Bourbon and Beyond, and Louder than Life bookings transfer to buyer.

• Sevierville, TN $1.395M — $154,000 gross in 2025. Listed by agent of record with full financials available on request.

• Hocking County, OH — $320K already booked for 2026. Auction June 2nd. 10,000 SF estate sleeping 26 on 33 acres in Ohio's #1 ranked travel destination. 4.9 stars since 2022.

• North Lake Tahoe, CA $275K — STR-permitted condo in a supply-constrained market. Seller owns multiple units in the complex; 400+ permits remaining with limited inventory.

• Bonita Springs, FL $1.095M — Off-market 4-unit canal-front multifamily with direct Gulf access, two Airbnb-ready units producing income today, no HOA. Available for assignment.

Also in this week's batch: Smokies cabins with documented revenue and motivated sellers, Gulf Coast condos with full resort amenity stacks, a Pocono ski chalet with slope views, and a brand-new Costa Rica villa projecting 10–12% ROI.

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Kentucky | Louisville (Prospect) • $612K

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The Signal: A fully transferable Conditional Use Permit — one of the rarest STR regulatory assets in Louisville — conveys with this Ohio River waterfront property, enabling immediate full-time rental operation with no owner-occupancy requirement.

The Highlights: Prior owner ~$70K/year verified STR income | $400+/night demonstrated rate | Derby weekend, Louder than Life & Bourbon and Beyond bookings transfer to buyer | 3 bed | 2 bath | 2,880 SF | 100 ft Ohio River frontage with stairs to water + dock-building rights | Walkout game room with projector & bar | 2 fireplaces | No HOA | 15 miles to Churchill Downs | Built 1934

Tennessee | Sevierville • $1.395M

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The Signal: $154,000 gross revenue in 2025 on a 4BR/3.5BA Smoky Mountain cabin — one of the strongest documented income figures in this batch, listed by the agent of record.

The Highlights: $154,000 gross revenue (2025) | 4 bed | 3.5 bath | 3,555 SF | Contact listing agent for full financials and additional details

Tennessee | Sevierville • $1.299M

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The Signal: Grandfathered 20-person occupancy with an active STR permit and $123K gross in 2025 — plus $95,500 already on the books for 2026, making this a rare combination of regulatory protection and forward revenue.

The Highlights: $123,000 gross (2025) | $95,513 booked for 2026 | Grandfathered 20-person capacity | Active STR permit | Fire sprinkler system in place | Guest Favorite | 4.87★ avg (116 reviews)

Ohio | Rockbridge (Hocking County) • $2M reserve

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The Signal: $320K already booked for 2026 on a 4.9-star, 10,000 SF estate auctioning June 2nd — operating since 2022 in Ohio's #1 ranked travel destination with forward reservations transferring to the buyer.

The Highlights: $320K booked revenue (2026) | Auction: June 2, 2026 | 8 bed | 7 full + 3 half bath | 10,000+ SF | Sleeps 26 | 33+/- acres | Indoor saltwater pool & hot tub | Chef's kitchen | Game room | Protected State Preserve borders property | Wedding & event venue | Room for expansion | Sells fully furnished with reservations

Florida | Melbourne • $450K

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The Signal: Fully documented $60K annual revenue in both 2024 and 2025 — with $33K already earned in 2026 — on a renovated pool home the seller is offloading to raise capital, not for performance reasons.

The Highlights: $60K annual revenue (2024 & 2025) | $33K earned YTD 2026 | 3 bed | 2 bath | Metal roof (2022) | New windows (2022) | New AC & ductwork (2025) | Saltwater pool upgraded (2024) | Updated PVC plumbing | Sold fully renovated & turnkey

Arkansas | Mount Ida • $409K

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The Signal: Turnkey lake-area cabin 4 miles from Lake Ouachita at a sub-$410K entry price — fully furnished with a flexible loft layout suited for STR demand in an underserved Ozarks market.

The Highlights: 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,970 SF (1,102 main + 868 loft) | Gas log fireplace | 10x19 open deck | 340 SF covered front porch | Firepit + horseshoe pit | Gated entrance | 4 miles to Lake Ouachita at Mountain Harbor | 22 miles to Hot Springs | Fully furnished

California | North Lake Tahoe (Kings Beach) • $275K

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The Signal: STR-permitted Tahoe condo with limited permits remaining in a complex the seller owns multiple units in — positioned as a low-barrier entry into one of the country's most restricted STR markets.

The Highlights: $275,000 fully furnished & turnkey | STR-approved complex | 400+ permits remaining | Under 5 min to Kings Beach & Northstar | 10 min to Diamond Peak | 15 min to Palisades Tahoe | Fireplace | Ground-floor patio with forest views | Heated pool | Hot tub | Sauna | Game room | Ski & bike storage

California | Palm Springs • $1.799M

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The Signal: Valid STR permit in hand on a resort-engineered mid-century property with a waterslide, grotto spa, lazy river, and swim-up bar — a purpose-built high-demand vacation asset with documented $200K+ revenue potential in prime Tahquitz River Estates.

The Highlights: Valid STR permit | $200K+ annual revenue potential | 4 bed | 5 bath | 2,226 SF | 354 SF casita | Waterslide + grotto cave + hidden spa | Lazy river | Swim-up bar | Sauna | Outdoor kitchen | Putting greens | Fee simple land (no HOA, no lease) | ~15 min walk to downtown Palm Springs | Fully furnished & turnkey

California | Boulder Creek • $1.749M

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The Signal: A 1950s hunting lodge restored to luxury spec — Amazon Prime filming location, Silicon Valley proximity, and resort-style amenities on nearly an acre of redwood-surrounded land create a differentiated corporate and group booking asset.

The Highlights: Amazon Prime Season 3 filming location | 3 king-suite bedrooms each with private bath | Solar-heated pool & spa | Radiant floor heating | WiFi 6E | Tesla EV charging | Gourmet chef's kitchen | Whole-house Generac generator | Expansive decks + firepit | Detached 2-car garage + RV carport | Financials available upon request | Walk to downtown Boulder Creek

Florida | Bonita Springs • $1.095M

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The Signal: Off-market 4-unit waterfront multifamily with direct Gulf access, two Airbnb-ready upper units producing income today, and two gut-completed lower units ready for finish-out — a rare canal-front STR play with no HOA and no rental restrictions.

The Highlights: 4 units | 6 bed | 6 bath | 3,209 SF | 2 upper units (2BR/2BA each) Airbnb-ready | 2 lower units gut-complete, ready for finish | Direct Gulf access, no fixed bridges | 4 private boat docks | Screened pool + outdoor kitchen & bar | 1 mile to Bonita Beach | No HOA | Estimated ARV: $1,595,000 | Available for assignment

Florida | Islamorada • $2.649M

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The Signal: Bayfront Islamorada residence with weekly rental permissions, private pool, and an assigned boat slip in a community of just eight homes — seller projects 5% cap rate at 50% occupancy, positioning it as a use-and-earn Keys asset.

The Highlights: 5% cap rate at 50% occupancy | 3 bed | 3.5 bath | 1,768 SF | Built 2020 | Private pool | Bayfront community pool with sunset views | Assigned boat slip | HOA: $994/mo | Weekly rentals permitted | Turnkey with direct booking website | Walking distance to Islamorada dining & attractions | 8-unit community

Florida | Panama City Beach • $379K

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The Signal: Fully renovated 3BR Gulf-view condo at Laketown Wharf with deeded beach access and a resort amenity stack — a straightforward turnkey PCB entry under $380K.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2 bath | Gulf views from master | Fully renovated | Deeded beach access | 5 pools | Fitness center | HOA $1,065/mo (includes cable, WiFi, water, sewer, building insurance)

Florida | Panama City Beach • $385K

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The Signal: Gulf-view 2BR + bunks at Shores of Panama with beach access and a full resort amenity suite — special assessment ends 2026, reducing carrying costs going forward.

The Highlights: 2 bed + bunks | 3 bath | Gulf views from both bedrooms | Deeded parking same level | Special assessment $1,534.91/quarter (ends 2026) | HOA $4,419.50/quarter | Indoor & outdoor lagoon pool | Hot tubs | Beach access | Fitness center | Cable, WiFi, water, sewer, building insurance included

Florida | St. Augustine • $355,555

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The Signal: New construction quality on a compact St. Augustine footprint — metal roof, spray foam insulation, and a fully built-out entertaining backyard in a market with strong STR demand year-round.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2 bath | 992 SF | Metal roof | 2x6 framing + spray foam insulation | Quartz countertops | LVP flooring | Fully fenced backyard | Pressure-treated deck | Firepit + covered bar/grilling area | Artificial turf installed 2025 | Skylights | Low-maintenance construction

Georgia | Blue Ridge • $429,900

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The Signal: Price-reduced treehouse-concept cabin near Lake Blue Ridge projecting $75K revenue and a claimed 20% cash-on-cash return — with deeded lake access and value-add upside on outdoor amenities.

The Highlights: $75K revenue potential | 20% CoC (seller-reported) | Deeded lake access | 10 min to Downtown Blue Ridge | Turnkey + rent-ready immediately | Value-add opportunity via outdoor amenity upgrades | Unique treehouse aesthetic driving repeat bookings

Georgia | Hartwell • $859,900

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The Signal: Price-reduced Lake Hartwell waterfront with 40 feet of year-round deep water, a double-decker dock with boat lift, and a full 2023 remodel — no HOA on a property designed for both personal use and VRBO-friendly income.

The Highlights: Price reduced | ~40 ft year-round deep water | Double-decker dock + boat lift | Remodeled & expanded 2023 | Gourmet kitchen with ZLINE appliances | Hot tub included | Lake views from every room | New deck, railing & landscaping | No HOA | Reed Creek area near boat ramp, dining & golf

North Carolina | North Topsail Beach • $239,999

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The Signal: $5K price cut on a plug-and-play coastal STR at Villa Capriani projecting $40K–$45K annual gross — cleaning team in place, repeat renters established, and sold fully furnished for immediate income.

The Highlights: $40K–$45K annual gross (seller-reported) | Price cut $5K | 1 bed | 1 bath | 708 SF | Sold fully furnished | Established cleaning team | 3 pools | 2 hot tubs | Private beach access | On-site restaurant | HOA $463/mo | Back on market, no fault of seller

Pennsylvania | Tannersville • $535K

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The Signal: Ski-slope-view chalet in Northridge Station — direct sightlines to Camelback Mountain Resort, hot tub, sauna, and a finished walk-out basement in an STR-friendly community priced for strong Pocono yield.

The Highlights: 5 bed | 3 bath | 3,057 SF | 0.38 acres | Direct ski slope views | Hot tub | Sauna | Screened-in porch | Multiple outdoor living areas + large deck | Finished walk-out basement | Updated floors & appliances (2024) | Community pool & tennis courts | HOA $425/mo | Turnkey & STR-ready

Pennsylvania | Tobyhanna • $369K

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The Signal: Active Airbnb on Waterfront Drive in Pocono Country Place — proven rental history with the option to purchase fully furnished for immediate market deployment or long-term rental use.

The Highlights: 5 bed | 3 bath | 2,014 SF | Active Airbnb with rental history | Option to purchase fully furnished | Open layout | Central A/C & heat | Public water & sewer | Paved driveway | Community lake, pool & amenities access

Puerto Rico | Humacao • $499K

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The Signal: Ground-floor beachfront condo at Palmas del Mar — steps from the sand, STR-permitted, and adjacent to Wyndham resort amenities at a sub-$500K entry in one of Puerto Rico's most established resort communities.

The Highlights: 3 bed (2 bed + bonus room) | 2 bath | Ground-floor unit | STR allowed | Ocean breezes + golf course views | Community pool | Adjacent to Wyndham Palmas del Mar | Fully furnished & equipped

Tennessee | Gatlinburg • $252,500

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The Signal: Fully furnished, turnkey mountain condo in Gatlinburg at a sub-$255K price point — paved road access and on-site laundry lower the barrier for first-time STR investors or buyers seeking a low-maintenance Smokies foothold.

The Highlights: 2 bed | 2 bath | Fully furnished & turnkey | Paved road access | On-site laundry | Quiet mountain setting | STR-eligible | High Chalet, 1380 Ski View Dr Unit 2202

Tennessee | Sevierville • $599,900

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The Signal: Top 5% Airbnb performer with $65K gross in 2025 and a previously approved 4BR perc site on 2.75 acres — the value-add path to an additional unit is already permitted, adding a meaningful income upside layer.

The Highlights: $65,107 gross (2025) | $20K+ booked for 2026 | 4.96★ | 142 reviews | Top 5% on Airbnb | 2 bed + bonus | 2.75 private acres | 2 miles to Dollywood | Game room | Hot tub + fire pit | Unfinished garage → theater/game room conversion | 200 Amp upgrade complete | Previously approved 4BR perc site for additional unit

Tennessee | Sevierville • $639,900

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The Signal: Price-reduced Smoky Mountain A-Frame in Chalet Village projecting up to $90K annually with design upgrades — covered deck with sauna potential and game space already in place minutes from Gatlinburg.

The Highlights: Price reduced | STR projections: up to $90K/year (with upgrades) | 3 bed | 2 bath | Fully furnished | Exposed beams + open-concept living | Updated kitchen | Sunroom | Upstairs game space | Covered deck | Sauna potential | Hot tub-ready | Minutes to downtown Gatlinburg

Tennessee | Sevierville • $679,900

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The Signal: Motivated seller offering a $35,000 furniture credit at closing on a custom log home on 5+ private acres — projected $68K–$89K STR income with a turnkey-ready path from day one.

The Highlights: $35,000 furniture credit at closing | $68K–$89K projected STR income | 5+ private acres | Custom stone gas fireplace | Soaring ceilings | Covered deck | Stone fire pit | Main-level primary suite + loft + 2BR upstairs | Minutes to Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg

Tennessee | Sevierville • $719,900

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The Signal: Price-dropped Cedar Falls cabin with $62,822 earned in 2025 and $28,560 already booked for 2026 — indoor pool and game room drive the year-round bookings that make this creekfront property a consistent performer.

The Highlights: $62,822 gross (2025) | $28,560 booked YTD 2026 | Price reduced | 1 bed + bonus room | 2 bath | Private creekfront setting | Separate indoor pool + game room | Hot tub overlooking creek | Firepit | Community pool, playground, basketball court, fishing pond, hiking trail | Short drive to Pigeon Forge

Tennessee | Sevierville • $799K

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The Signal: Log cabin minutes from Pigeon Forge projecting $75K–$117K annually with a guest-amenity stack — hot tub, arcade game room, and stone fireplace in one of the country's top STR destination markets.

The Highlights: $75K–$117K annual income projection | Sleeps 10 | 3 bed | 3 bath | Log cabin | Hot tub | Outdoor fire pit | Arcade game room | Stone fireplace | Chef-ready kitchen | Open-concept living | Minutes to Pigeon Forge

Tennessee | Sevierville • $899K

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The Signal: Price-reduced Smoky Mountain cabin with peekaboo Mt. LeConte views and a guest-focused entertainment layout — easy access (no steep roads) positions this for consistent group bookings near Gatlinburg and Dollywood.

The Highlights: Price reduced | Game room (pool table, shuffleboard, arcade) | Private hot tub patio | Open-concept kitchen, dining & living | Peekaboo Mt. LeConte views | Minutes to Gatlinburg, Anakeesta & Dollywood | Near Arts & Crafts Community

Tennessee | Sevierville • $3.999M

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The Signal: $350K already booked for 2026 on a 9,000 SF, 6BR mountain estate with $400K+ annual rental history — custom indoor pool, golf simulator, and private theater on 5 acres of unmatched LeConte and Clingmans Dome views.

The Highlights: $350K booked (2026) | $400K+ annual rental history | 6 bed | 8 bath | 9,000 SF | 5 private acres | Custom indoor pool with slide + grotto waterfall | Golf simulator | Private theater (85" screen, 8 recliners) | Outdoor kitchen + hot tub + swim spa + firepit | Flat fenced yard | 10 min to Pigeon Forge | Summit on Bluff Mountain community

Costa Rica | Tamarindo • $725K

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The Signal: Brand-new turnkey villa 800 meters from Playa Avellanas in Costa Rica's Gold Coast, projecting 10–12% ROI in a high-appreciation corridor favored by international STR investors.

The Highlights: 10–12% ROI projected | 3 bed | 3.5 bath | 400 m² (4,305 SF) | 1,500 m² lot | 800m walk to Playa Avellanas | Private pool + landscaped gardens | All en-suite bedrooms with private terraces | Jungle views | Fully furnished turnkey | New construction (2025) | Seasonal creek on property

Member Marketplace listings are submitted by STR Scout subscribers and posted free in our private Facebook group, STR Homes for Sale. All details — including revenue figures — are self-reported by sellers and have not been independently verified. Always do your own diligence.

📊 THIS WEEK'S DEAL FLOW

35 properties | 15 states + 3 international | $188.5K–$1.7M

Top deal: Kentucky 3-cabin compound near Mammoth Cave — $95K+ historical revenue, platted for 12 more cabins, financing already proven

Market signal: Heavy Tennessee concentration this week (8 listings) signals the Smokies seller wave is accelerating into peak season — plus a rare subject-to Disney-area deal under 10% entry

Standouts:

• Kentucky | Mammoth Cave — 3-cabin compound on 4 acres platted for 12 additional units, $95K+ verified annual revenue, proven commercial financing available ($569,900)

• Florida | Windsor at Westside — 9BR Disney-area estate with subject-to financing at 5.575%, less than 10% down, $125K gross projection ($824,900)

• Ohio | Hocking Hills — VRBO's only 2026 Top Vacation Rental in Ohio, six-figure gross revenue, 24+ unrestricted acres, 10/10 guest rating ($1,699,900)

• Tennessee | Monteagle — $85–90K gross annually, less-saturated Cumberland market, $25K price cut, direct booking pipeline in place ($650K)

• Delaware | Rehoboth Beach — Cash-flowing cottage with C-1 zoning and preliminary approval for three 5BR/4BA homes; $45K/summer income while you plan the build ($1,188,000)

Also in this week's batch: Gulf Coast condos, Smokies cabins with 2026 bookings locked, a Tulum lock-off villa, and two Big Canoe, GA mountain retreats.

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Kentucky | Mammoth Cave • $569.9K 
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The Signal: Three-cabin compound on 4 acres platted for up to 12 additional units — with documented six-figure revenue history, no rental restrictions, and commercial financing already proven through Eastman Credit Union.

The Highlights: 2021: $95,545 | 2022: $99,812 | 2023: $96,000 | 2024: $85,561 | 2025: $81,699 ($50,816 net) | 3 cabins (1BR each) | 4 acres | Future expansion platted | Hundreds of 5-star reviews | Established cleaner + handyman in place | All future bookings transfer | 40 min to Mammoth Cave | Steps to Nolin Lake

Florida | ChampionsGate • $824.9K 
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The Signal: 9BR Disney-area STR available with subject-to financing at 5.575% — under 10% entry beats the 20–25% required for DSCR loans on a property projecting $125K gross annually.

The Highlights: Est. $125K gross/year | 9 bed | 6 bath | 4,391 SF | Sleeps 24 | Pool + hot tub | Full arcade | Theater room | 3 themed bedrooms | $547K assumable balance | $81,900 down | PITI: $4,608/mo | HOA: ~$552/mo | Near Oasis Clubhouse | $165K+ invested in upgrades

Ohio | Hocking Hills • $1.699M 
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The Signal: Ohio's only VRBO Top Vacation Rental for 2026 — actively generating six-figure gross revenue on 24+ unrestricted acres with room to expand, hitting the market for the first time.

The Highlights: Six-figure gross annual revenue | VRBO "Loved by Guests" 10/10 | 147 verified reviews | Top 10% regionally | 5 bed | 3.5 bath | 3,000 SF | Sleeps 12 | 24+ acres, no deed restrictions | Hot tub | Game room | Fire pit | Scenic trails | Minutes to Hocking Hills State Park | Fully turnkey, furnishings included

Tennessee | Monteagle • $650K 
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The Signal: $25K price cut on a proven Sewanee-area STR averaging $85–90K gross annually — less-saturated market than the Smokies, with a direct booking pipeline and repeat guest base already in place.

The Highlights: $85–90K gross/year | 5-star rating | 3 bed + loft | 2 bath | 1,352 SF | 0.54 acres | Fully furnished + turnkey | Concrete log siding (low maintenance) | Walkout basement (upside) | Direct booking site + repeat guest pipeline | Fiber internet + city water | No HOA | 90 min Nashville | 60 min Chattanooga | Near Sewanee, The Caverns, South Cumberland State Park

Delaware | Rehoboth Beach • $1.188M 
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The Signal: Income-producing Rehoboth Beach cottage generating ~$45K per summer with C-1 zoning and preliminary approval already in place for three 5BR/4BA homes — cash flow while you develop.

The Highlights: ~$45K/summer revenue | 3 bed + in-law suite | 2 bath | 576 SF main cottage | 0.37 acres | C-1 zoning | Preliminary approval: 3 × 5BR/4BA new builds | New builds nearby exceeding $1.6M | Sussex County jurisdiction (faster permitting) | Bike path to Rehoboth Ave + Boardwalk | East of Route 1 | Listing agent is local builder/contractor

Alabama | Orange Beach • $474.9K 
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The Signal: Coastal condo with on-site boat ramp and first-come boat slips — a rare amenity combination that attracts both beach and boating guests in a high-demand Gulf market.

The Highlights: 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,040 SF | On-site boat ramp + boat slips | Quartz countertops | Custom cabinetry | Built-in wine cooler + kegerator | In-unit laundry | Central AC | Parking | Near Gulf beach | Currently on rental program

Colorado | Keystone • $850K 
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The Signal: Major price improvement on a fully furnished Keystone ski condo on the resort shuttle route — repositioned for buyers who've been watching this one.

The Highlights: 2 bed + loft | 2 bath | Vaulted ceilings | On Keystone shuttle route | Minutes to Keystone Resort | Year-round activities | Fully furnished | Loft flex space for additional guests

Florida | Islamorada • $2.649M 
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The Signal: Turnkey bayfront residence in an 8-home private community with assigned boat slip, private pool, and weekly rental permission — rare combination of exclusivity and income flexibility in the Florida Keys.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 3.5 bath | 1,768 SF | Built 2020 | Private pool | Assigned boat slip | Bayfront community pool with sunset views | Weekly rentals permitted | HOA: $1,000/mo | Walking distance to Islamorada dining, galleries, boutiques | 126 days on market

Florida | Fort Myers • $975K 
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The Signal: Three side-by-side STR homes sold as a package — all operating on Airbnb and VRBO with repeat guests, direct bookings, and a post-Ian track record of $3,500/month per unit on direct rentals.

The Highlights: 3 homes | $325K each | Package sale only | All side-by-side | All fully furnished | All active on Airbnb + VRBO | Direct bookings established | Operating since 2020–2022 | 6 miles to Fort Myers Beach + Sanibel | Post-Hurricane Ian demand verified

Florida | Palm Beach Gardens • $465K 
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The Signal: Gated PGA National townhome with renovated kitchen at 30-day minimum rental terms — up to 12 rental windows per year in a high-end golf community, fully furnished and move-in ready.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2 bath | Fully furnished | Up to 12 rentals/year | 30-day minimum | Gated PGA National community | Renovated kitchen | Move-in ready

Florida | Panama City Beach • $340K 
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The Signal: Gulf-view 2BR condo on the same level as the rooftop pool at Laketown Wharf — deeded beach access across the street at a competitive entry price for Panama City Beach.

The Highlights: 2 bed + bunks | 2 bath | Gulf views from master | Same floor as rooftop pool | Deeded beach access across street | HOA: $1,065/mo (includes 5 pools, fitness, cable, WiFi, insurance, water/sewer/trash)

Florida | Panama City Beach • $385K 
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The Signal: Gulf-front penthouse unit at Twin Palms with a large curved balcony and direct beach access — priced as a 1BR with bunks in one of PCB's most amenity-rich buildings.

The Highlights: 1 bed + bunks | 2 bath | Gulf-front penthouse | Large curved balcony | Direct Gulf-front beach access | Gulf-front pool + spa | Indoor hot tub | Sauna + steam room | Fitness center | Covered parking | Gated access | HOA: $2,575/quarter (includes internet, water, pest control, management)

Florida | Navarre Beach • $277K 
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The Signal: Turnkey 3rd-floor studio with direct Santa Rosa Sound views projecting $30K gross annually — low entry price for a beach market with private sound-side beach and Gulf walkover access.

The Highlights: ~$30K projected gross/year | Studio | Sleeps 4 | 3rd floor | Sound views | Private sound-side beach | Community pool | Waterfront gazebo + grills | Fishing pier | Gulf beach walkover 37A | Elevator access | Fully furnished

Georgia | Big Canoe • $530K 
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The Signal: Motivated seller (family hardship) just reduced this 3BR Big Canoe retreat with mountain and lake views — opens the door for a buyer targeting both the STR and local wedding markets in a gated, amenity-rich community.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 3 bath | 3 levels | Sleeps 9 | Mountain + lake views | Large deck + fire pit | Game room | Kids loft | 2 living areas | $65K+ in upgrades (past 2 years) | POA: $400/mo (36-hole golf, 3 lakes, beach club, 25 miles of trails, fitness, indoor pool, dining) | 1 hr north of Atlanta | Price just reduced

Georgia | Big Canoe • $579K 
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The Signal: Enrolled in Big Canoe's STR program and approved for rentals — plug-and-play for investors stepping back into the market with a rare garage inclusion at this price point in the community.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 3 bath | Garage (rare at this price range) | Fully furnished | Enrolled in Big Canoe STR program | STR-approved | 8,000-acre gated mountain community | Golf, pickleball, hiking, swimming | Owner/family use recently — limited recent rental history

Kentucky | Cave Run Lake • $188.5K 
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The Signal: Three years of documented STR rental history averaging $2,150/month gross, 2 miles from Cave Run Lake and 22 miles from Red River Gorge — turnkey including all furnishings at under $190K.

The Highlights: ~$25,800 gross/year (3-yr avg) | Turnkey + fully furnished | 2 miles to Cave Run Lake | 22 miles to Red River Gorge | Private location | 3 years proven rental history | Seller DM only

North Carolina | Cashiers • $399K 
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The Signal: Two shipping container tiny homes on 5.2 acres currently operating as Airbnb rentals with high occupancy — plus a third lot with utilities ready for immediate expansion, all bookings transfer to buyer.

The Highlights: $2,000+/mo gross per unit (Q4 2025) | Unit 1 peak: $3,634/month | 2 operational tiny homes + 1 expansion-ready lot | 5.2 acres | Private well + reservoir + UV filter | 2 private septic systems | Turnkey + all future bookings transfer | Tiny homes on wheels | Selling separately or together

Ohio | Hocking Hills • $749.9K 
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The Signal: $50K price cut on a 2024-built modern container home in Hocking Hills with proven STR rental history — architectural design and high-end finishes differentiate it in a market dominated by traditional cabins.

The Highlights: 4 bed | 2 bath | 1,200 SF | 5 acres | Built 2024 | $50K price reduction | Open concept + large windows | High-end finishes | Sleeps 8 | High-speed internet | Established rental history | Near Hocking Hills State Park | Fully turnkey

Pennsylvania | Melcroft • $335K 
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The Signal: Evolve-verified $65K annual revenue at a 13.4% cap rate and 34% cash-on-cash (20% down, 7% rate) — multi-structure property with no HOA in the 7 Springs/Hidden Valley ski market.

The Highlights: ~$65K annual revenue (Evolve verified) | ~13.4% cap rate | ~34% cash-on-cash | House + garage + barn | No HOA | No STR restrictions | Smart home systems installed | Cleaning + maintenance network in place | Ski, hiking, weekend demand | 7 Springs / Hidden Valley market

Puerto Rico | Loíza • $275K 
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The Signal: STR-permitted beachfront condo in a gated resort community with direct beach access — fully furnished and move-in or rent-out ready at a low entry price for a Caribbean STR asset.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2 bath | Direct beach access | 2 private balconies | Gated community | 2 pools | Gym | Tennis + basketball courts | 24/7 security | STR permitted | Fully furnished | Near major routes + coastal attractions

South Carolina | Myrtle Beach • $294.9K 
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The Signal: Oceanfront-adjacent 2BR condo steps from the beach on Shore Drive — competitive entry price in one of the Southeast's highest-volume STR markets.

The Highlights: 2 bed | 2 bath | Steps to beach | Shore Drive location | Near River City Cafe, Ocean Annie's, Barefoot Landing | Balcony | Pool access

Tennessee | Pigeon Forge • $535K 
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The Signal: Sold furnished with no HOA — private wooded cabin minutes to Pigeon Forge Parkway and 5 miles to Gatlinburg, with a brand-new hot tub and 3,000+ game room ready for immediate STR operation.

The Highlights: Turnkey + sold furnished | No HOA | Bed + bath on main | Game room (3,000+ games) + bunk space | New hot tub | Wooded private setting | Minutes to Parkway | 5 miles to Gatlinburg | Near Dollywood

Tennessee | Sevierville • $415.9K 
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The Signal: Top 10% Airbnb performer with a 4.97 rating across 261 reviews, generating $49,515 gross in 2025 — agricultural zoning adds flexibility and future development upside rare for a Smokies cabin.

The Highlights: $49,515 gross (2025) | Top 10% Airbnb | 4.97 rating | 261 reviews | 1 bed | 2 acres | Seasonal mountain views | Hot tub | Fire pit | Fenced yard | Flat usable land | Sheds | Agricultural zoning | Minutes to Gatlinburg + Pigeon Forge | Fully furnished + turnkey

Tennessee | Sevierville • $480K 
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The Signal: New construction cabin with $20K seller credit and $75K projected annual revenue — buyer selects finishes before completion, with flat land for future outdoor amenity additions.

The Highlights: ~$75K projected annual revenue | $20K seller credit | 1% lender credit (preferred lender) | 1 bed | 1 bath | New construction | Est. completion 6 months | Buyer chooses finishes | Concrete board siding + Trex decking | Flat usable land | 15 min to Gatlinburg | 10 min to Sevierville Parkway

Tennessee | Sevierville • $689.9K 
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The Signal: Fully updated Sevierville cabin with a built-in putt-putt course and game room — amenity-forward layout projected at $60K–$90K annually, 15 minutes to Pigeon Forge.

The Highlights: $60–90K projected revenue | Completely updated | Putt-putt course | Game room | 15 min to Pigeon Forge | Turnkey STR-ready

Tennessee | Wears Valley • $649.9K 
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The Signal: Price-reduced Wears Valley cabin with $70K earned in 2025 and $37,603 already booked for 2026 — 3 ensuites on a private creek lot with documented Guest Favorite status.

The Highlights: $70K revenue (2025) | $37,603 booked (2026) | 4.91 rating | 138 reviews | Guest Favorite | 3 bed | 3 bath (all ensuites) | Private 1-acre lot + creek | Game room | Hot tub | Fire pit | Open layout | Fully furnished | Value-add land upside | Price reduced

Tennessee | Memphis • $570K 
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The Signal: Off-market 3-unit gated property in Midtown Memphis's Medical District — seller will owner-finance the $70K furnishings package, unlocking a multi-stream STR/mid-term play near major hospital systems.

The Highlights: 3 separate units | Private entrances + dedicated parking | 5,200 SF gated compound | 2 electric entrances | Parking for 10+ vehicles | $200K+ in renovations | New roof | Full rehab Units 2 & 3 (Oct 2024) | Owner-finance available on $70K furnishings | Medical District location | Steps to hospitals + medical colleges

Tennessee | Knoxville • $535K 
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The Signal: Downtown Knoxville turnkey condo in a walkable location near Old City, Gay Street, and UT — low-maintenance STR opportunity priced for immediate rental-ready acquisition.

The Highlights: Fully furnished | Sleeps 4 | Low-maintenance condo | Walkable to Old City, Gay Street + UT | High-demand location | 3% buyer agent commission offered

Texas | Galveston • $319K 
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The Signal: Purpose-built Midtown Galveston STR with a fully fenced backyard hot tub and lodge-style bonus space — corner lot, no HOA, low tax rate, and sold fully furnished for immediate operation.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,252 SF | Corner lot | No HOA | Low tax rate | Fully furnished | Fenced backyard + hot tub | Lodge-style upstairs bonus space | Quartz countertops | Minutes to Galveston beach + dining

Texas | Brookeland • $229.9K 
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The Signal: $5K price cut on a turnkey lakeside STR 5 minutes from Rayburn Resort and 7 minutes from Lake Sam Rayburn — one of Texas's top fishing destinations, seller open to closing cost assistance.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,200 SF | 9,583 SF lot | $192/sqft | HOA: $35/mo | Outdoor firepit | Fully furnished (optional) | Already operating as STR | 5 min to Rayburn Resort | 7 min to Lake Sam Rayburn | Seller open to closing cost help | $5K price reduction

Arizona | Scottsdale • $799.9K 
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The Signal: Performing Scottsdale STR priced below area average at ~$488/sqft (comps ~$513) with documented $15K peak months — turnkey with room to scale revenue through better optimization.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,638 SF | ~$488/sqft (area avg ~$513) | Up to $15K/month revenue (March) | Turnkey | No heavy rehab | Near golf, dining, nightlife | Spring training market | Year-round demand | Seller providing revenue breakdown + comps

Aruba | Eagle Beach • $498K 
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The Signal: Top-floor unit in a sold-out Aruba development minutes from Eagle Beach — rare resale opportunity in an upscale building with resort-style amenities and STR-friendly ownership.

The Highlights: 1 bed | 1.5 bath | 71.5 m² (769 SF) | Top floor | Private balcony (accessible from living room + bedroom) | High-end finishes | In-unit washer | Fully furnished potential | Central pool with waterfall | Panoramic elevator | Private parking | Minutes to Eagle Beach, Palm Beach, Oranjestad

Canada | Frontenac South, ON • CAD $1.149M 
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The Signal: Nearly 4,000 SF finished bungalow on 5.68 private acres with a fully finished walkout lower level suited for an in-law suite or separate rental unit — minutes from Sydenham and the Cataraqui Trail.

The Highlights: 3+3 bed | 3.5 bath | ~4,000 SF finished | 5.68 acres | Gourmet kitchen + granite | Primary suite with deck access + 5-pc ensuite | Walkout lower level with radiant in-floor heat | Custom patio | Attached double garage (in-floor heat) | Detached heated garage/workshop | Quonset hut | Circular paved driveway | 3 min to schools + amenities | Steps to Cataraqui Trail

Mexico | Tulum • $900K USD 
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The Signal: Five-bedroom villa in Tulum's fastest-growing district with 4 independent lock-off units — designed to maximize occupancy by operating as separate rentals simultaneously.

The Highlights: 5 bed | 5 bath | 385 m² (4,144 SF) | 4 lock-off units with private access + kitchenettes | Private pool | Terrace + balcony + garden | Solar panels | Fully furnished + equipped | AC throughout | Storage + cistern + parking | Distrito La Selva | High-appreciation corridor | International buyer + digital nomad demand

Member Marketplace listings are submitted by STR Scout subscribers and posted free in our private Facebook group, STR Homes for Sale. All details — including revenue figures — are self-reported by sellers and have not been independently verified. Always do your own diligence.

📊 THIS WEEK'S DEAL FLOW 

24 properties | 13 states + 2 countries | $134,600–$2.2M

Top deal: Arkansas river resort at 12% cap rate — 4 cabins, 14 campsites, 1,000 ft of Ouachita River frontage

Market signal: Motivated sellers signaling with price cuts and buyer credits across Smokies, Gulf Coast, and lake markets

Standouts:

• Arkansas river resort — 12% cap rate, multi-revenue-stream operation on National Forest border, firm at $1.05M

• Kentucky | Bardstown — Six-figure Bourbon Trail STR on 7.87 acres with indoor pickleball court; turnkey furnished

• Tennessee | Shagbark — $76,890 grossed in 2025 with extra lot included and clear value-add upside

• Florida | Panama City Beach — $215K revenue machine, 7BR sleeps 22, $100K price drop, motivated seller offering $5K closing credit

Also in this batch: Gulf Coast condos from $210K, Smokies cabins with 2026 bookings already locked, two Maine lakefront performers, and international plays in Puerto Rico, Ontario, and Toronto ahead of FIFA 2026.

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Arkansas | Pencil Bluff • $1.05M 
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The Signal: A rare multi-revenue-stream river resort clocking a 12% cap rate — 4 furnished cabins, 14 campsites, RV sites, and boat rentals on nearly 1,000 feet of Ouachita River frontage bordering National Forest. Priced firm and sold as-is, this is a operating business, not just a property.

The Highlights: 12% cap rate | 4 furnished cabins | 14 campsites + RV sites | Boat rentals | ~1,000 ft Ouachita River frontage | National Forest border | 3,660 SF owner's home | Listed on Airbnb, VRBO, Hipcamp | Sold as-is, firm price

Kentucky | Bardstown • $835K 
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The Signal: A six-figure Bourbon Trail STR on nearly 8 private acres — extensively renovated in 2023 with a unique indoor pickleball court and panoramic hilltop views — offered turnkey furnished with proven annual income.

The Highlights: Six-figure annual revenue (confirmed) | 4 bed | 3 bath | 3,769 SF | 7.87 acres | Renovated 2023 | Vaulted ceilings + open concept | Gourmet kitchen | Game room + dry bar | Sunroom | Private hot tub | 40×50 detached garage (indoor pickleball court) | Barn for storage/expansion | Minutes to downtown Bardstown + Bourbon Trail | Turnkey furnished available

Tennessee | Gatlinburg Area • $695K 
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The Signal: The Burrow in Shagbark grossed $76,890 in 2025 with a 4.94-star rating across 100 reviews — and an extra lot plus design upgrades already identified as income levers for the next owner.

The Highlights: 2025: $76,890 gross revenue | 2026: $15,196 already booked | 4.94★ (100 reviews) | 3 bed | 3 bath | Mountain views | Extra lot included | Parking for 5 | Loft + design upgrades available | Shagbark community | Quick access to Gatlinburg + Pigeon Forge

Florida | Panama City Beach • $2.2M 
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The Signal: A $100K price drop on a proven $215K/year revenue producer — 7BR Mediterranean-style STR steps from the Gulf, sleeping 22, with a first-floor lockout unit and a motivated seller offering $5K closing credit and a $5K buyer agent bonus.

The Highlights: $215,000 proven annual revenue | 7 bed | 4 bath | Sleeps 22 | Two full kitchens + two living spaces | First-floor lockout suite | Hotel-grade finishes | Fully furnished + rental-ready | Steps to Gulf (less than 75 ft) | $100K price reduction | $5K buyer credit + $5K agent bonus | Seller motivated, all reasonable offers considered

Tennessee | Sevierville (Cedar Falls) • $750K 
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The Signal: Cedar Falls community cabin with a private indoor pool already producing $62,822 in 2025 — and $28K booked in 2026 before spring is over.

The Highlights: 2025: $62,822 revenue | 2026: $28K+ already booked | 1 bed + bonus room | 2 bath | Private indoor pool | Game room | Creekside hot tub + fire pit | Walkable to pond, trails + chapel | Cedar Falls community | Short drive to Smokies attractions

Florida | Miramar Beach • $645K 
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The Signal: A fully renovated Seascape Resort condo steps from Miramar Beach with brand-new siding, windows, doors, and balconies — turnkey with a 6-seat golf cart and five resort pools including one at the front door.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 3 bath | Two private balconies (lake views) | 5 resort pools | Golf + tennis + pickleball | On-site dining | Moon Crush concerts | Updated kitchen (granite + SS appliances) | Brand-new siding, windows, doors + balconies | 6-seat golf cart conveys with acceptable offer | Fully furnished + turnkey | Steps to Miramar Beach

Florida | Panama City Beach • $535K 
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The Signal: A Gulf-front Tidewater Beach Resort unit with the desirable M floor plan — two full bedroom suites plus bunk area, floor-to-ceiling glass, and access to one of PCB's most amenity-heavy resort complexes.

The Highlights: 2 bed + bunks | 3 bath | Gulf-front | Floor-to-ceiling glass doors | Granite countertops + SS appliances | Stackable W/D | Owner's closet | HVAC (2020) | Water heater (2022) | Two outdoor pools + heated indoor pool | 4 hot tubs | Gulf-front fitness center + Roman spas + saunas | Movie theater | On-site dining + tiki bar | HOA: $2,919/quarter (includes cable, WiFi, insurance, utilities)

Florida | Panama City Beach • $350K 
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The Signal: Shores of Panama gulf-view 2BR with master bedroom gulf views, deeded parking, and beach access — priced below the market median for this complex with a special assessment ending in 2026.

The Highlights: 2 bed | 2 bath | Gulf views from master | C floor plan | Covered parking + deeded spot | Indoor + outdoor lagoon pool | Beach access | Hot tubs | Fitness center | Special assessment $1,212/quarter (ends 2026) | HOA $3,109/quarter (includes cable, WiFi, insurance, water/sewer/trash)

Florida | Panama City Beach • $295K 
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The Signal: Edgewater Beach Resort 2BR with 11 pools, pickleball, private beach access, and on-site dining — updated interior with large balconies and pond views at a below-$300K entry.

The Highlights: 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,254 SF | Updated interior | Large balconies | Pond views | 11 pools | Pickleball | Private beach access | On-site dining + golf | HOA: $1,228/month

Florida | Panama City Beach • $210K 
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The Signal: The lowest entry point in this batch for Gulf-adjacent STR exposure — a fully furnished 1BR at Endless Summer, steps from the water with updated finishes and close proximity to Pier Park and 30A.

The Highlights: 1 bed | 1 bath | 580 SF | Fully furnished | New flooring | Updated ceiling fans | Water views | Steps from Gulf | Near Pier Park + Thomas Donuts + 30A | HOA: $400/month | Low-maintenance coastal unit

Georgia | Blairsville • $315K 
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The Signal: A mountain cabin-style home on 0.65 acres with a flowing creek and fire pit, priced under $320K in a location within minutes of six major hiking destinations and Chattahoochee National Forest.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,498 SF | ~0.65 acres | Creek on property | Fire pit | Turnkey | Minutes to Mountain Crossings, Blood Mountain, Vogel State Park, Brasstown Bald, Appalachian Trail, DeSoto Falls + Helton Creek Falls

Georgia | Hartwell • $890K 
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The Signal: A fully remodeled Lake Hartwell waterfront with true 40-foot deep water year-round, double-decker dock + boat lift, and a motivated seller now offering a $10K credit toward dock access improvements after acting on buyer feedback.

The Highlights: ~40 ft deep water (year-round) | Double-decker dock + boat lift | Hot tub | Remodeled + expanded 2023 | Gourmet kitchen (Italian ZLINE appliances + farmhouse sink) | Primary suite with lake-view sunroom | Luxury bath (soaking tub + tile shower) | New roof, flooring, paint, trim + doors | Reed Creek area (no HOA) | VRBO-friendly | $10K seller credit toward dock improvements | Close to downtown Hartwell + Lavonia

Idaho | Coeur d'Alene • $535K 
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The Signal: A downtown Coeur d'Alene STR near Sherman Avenue and the Centennial Trail, projecting $48,700 annual revenue via AirDNA — fully furnished with a fenced yard, 2-car garage, and immediate income potential.

The Highlights: AirDNA projection: $48,700 annually | 4 bed | 2 bath | 2,008 SF | 0.17 acres | Fully furnished + turnkey | Fully fenced backyard | 2-car detached garage | Wood-burning fireplace + pellet stove + gas furnace | New sod (backyard) | Near Sherman Ave, CdA Lake Drive + Centennial Trail

Indiana | Akron • $575K 
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The Signal: A log-sided lakefront estate with 264 feet of Rock Lake shoreline, private dock, and a separate 780 SF guest house — set up to sleep 12 across both structures with Starlink, a generator, and multiple outbuildings for year-round operational continuity.

The Highlights: 264 ft Rock Lake shoreline | Private 48-ft aluminum pier | Main home + guest house (780 SF, separate bed/bath/kitchen/living) | Sleeps 12 combined | 3,080 SF total living space | Cathedral ceilings | Granite kitchen | Massive upper bunk room (sleeps 8) + loft rec area | Fire pit | Wood shop + garages + lakeside shed | Starlink + generator | 0.64 acres

Maine | Bowerbank • $900K 
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The Signal: A 5.0-rated Sebec Lake STR with 123+ reviews, 10+ years of hosting history, and $46K already booked for 2026 — priced reduced and carrying forward bookings the new owner inherits from day one.

The Highlights: ~5.0 rating | 123+ reviews | $46K+ already booked for 2026 | 10+ years hosting history | True waterfront on Sebec Lake (clear water, low boat traffic) | Turnkey STR | Peak summer months consistently full | Future pricing upside identified by seller | Price reduced to $899,900

Maine | Carrabassett Valley • $439K 
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The Signal: An off-market ski chalet 10 minutes from Sugarloaf on a mountain shuttle route — coming to market in May, with a first-mover window available now for buyers who engage early.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 1 bath | Off-market (coming to MLS in May) | Mountain shuttle route | 10 min to Sugarloaf | Single-family chalet | Gas heating | In-unit laundry | Off-street parking | Seller releasing details + disclosures on request

Missouri | Kimberling City • $197K — EXCLUDED: Facebook Reel URL, not a valid group post permalink.

Pennsylvania | Long Pond • $397K 
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The Signal: A turnkey Pocono STR in Emerald Lakes operating across STR/MTR/LTR with an open-concept layout, hot tub, and deck — centrally located near Kalahari, Camelback, and Pocono Raceway in an amenity-rich community.

The Highlights: 5 bed | 3 bath | 2,184 SF | Currently operating STR | Fully furnished | Hot tub | Large deck | Wooded setting | Vaulted ceilings | Emerald Lakes community (lakes, indoor + outdoor pools, clubhouse) | Near Kalahari, Camelback + Pocono Raceway | STR/MTR/LTR eligible

Pennsylvania | Arrowhead Lake • $359K 
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The Signal: A turnkey Poconos cabin in a gated community with pools, beaches, boating, and weekend events — move-in or rent-ready from day one in a low-competition cul-de-sac setting.

The Highlights: 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,316 SF | Turnkey + furnished | Private fire pit | Gated community (Arrowhead Lake) | Pools + beaches + boating + sport courts + fitness center | Weekend community events year-round | Quiet cul-de-sac

South Carolina | Hilton Head Island • $360K 
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The Signal: A proven rental villa at The Breakers in Coligny — Hilton Head's highest-demand STR corridor — with direct beach access, a solar-heated pool, and a fully furnished turnkey setup at a sub-$400K price point.

The Highlights: Direct beach access | Prime Coligny location (steps to shops + dining + Tiki Hut) | Solar-heated community pool | Ocean + wooded balcony views | Fully furnished + turnkey | Proven rental history | Elevators + security + playground | 4 N Forest Beach Dr, Unit 208

South Carolina | Myrtle Beach • $134,600 
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The Signal: The lowest-priced property in this batch — a fully furnished, pool-facing Myrtle Beach condo one mile from the beach with proven Airbnb history, popular with traveling professionals and seasonal snowbirds, and both STR and LTR permitted.

The Highlights: Proven Airbnb rental history | STR + LTR allowed | King bed + two sleeper sofas | In-unit W/D | Fully furnished | Private balcony (pool view, swing chair) | Golf Colony community | Pool + hot tub + tennis | HOA $324/month (includes WiFi, cable, pest control, exterior maintenance) | 1 mile to beach | Near Surfside Beach

Tennessee | Sevierville (Echota Resort) • $585K 
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The Signal: Mulberry Ridge at Echota Resort — a fully remodeled 3BR + loft with flat access (rare in the Smokies), $64,780 documented in 2025 revenue, and $41,038 already on the books for 2026.

The Highlights: 2025: $64,780 revenue | 2026: $41,038 already booked | 3 bed + loft | Flat access (rare) | Fully remodeled + modern mountain interior | Echota Resort community | Near Pigeon Forge + Sevierville | Price reduced to $584,900

Tennessee | Sevierville (Douglas Lake) • $775K 
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The Signal: A Douglas Lake STR with a private floating dock, lake and mountain views, and a full entertainment lower level — one of very few private dock properties near Pigeon Forge under $1M.

The Highlights: Private floating dock (seasonal) | Lake + mountain views | Sleeps 10 | Game room + hot tub + fire pit | Open-concept living + updated kitchen | Loft + private primary suite | Lower-level entertainment (pool table, arcade, bunk area) | West side of Douglas Lake | Minutes to Pigeon Forge + Gatlinburg | Under $1M with dock access

Tennessee | Sevierville (Wears Valley) • $390K 
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The Signal: A 1BR Wears Valley cabin that grew income 90% year-over-year, carrying a 4.95-star rating across 95 reviews — an unusually strong entry-point STR for buyers priced out of larger Smokies assets.

The Highlights: 2024: $36,412 | 2025: $41,284 | 2026 YTD: $16,446 | 90% YoY income growth | 4.95★ (95 reviews) | Guest Favorite | 1 bed | Private + wooded | Wears Valley | Price reduced to $389,900

Tennessee | Sevierville (Lee Proffitt Way) • $680K 
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The Signal: A custom-built log home on 5+ private acres in the Smokies, reduced to $679,900 with a $35K furniture credit at closing — positioned as turnkey-ready for investors entering peak rental season.

The Highlights: Price reduced to $679,900 | $35K furniture credit at closing | 5+ private acres | Custom log construction | Fire pit + covered deck | Minutes to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg + Dollywood | STR projections + analysis available from seller

Tennessee | Knoxville • $535K 
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The Signal: A downtown Knoxville turnkey STR 0.2 miles from Old City and 0.3 miles from the new Covenant Health Park stadium — high foot-traffic rental corridor with consistent game day and event demand year-round.

The Highlights: 1 bed + sleeper sofa | Sleeps 4 | 0.2 mi to Old City | 0.3 mi to Covenant Health Park | 0.5 mi to Gay Street | 1.8 mi to Neyland Stadium | Fully furnished + turnkey | Low-maintenance | Near UT + downtown entertainment

Washington | Vantage • $619K 
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The Signal: A 2024-built off-market STR on the Columbia River — Riverview Retreat II grossed $35K in its first full year with a sister property in the same market hitting $60K, showing clear upside as the listing matures.

The Highlights: $35K gross year 1 | Sister property: ~$60K gross | Built 2024 | Fully furnished + professionally designed | 5-star Airbnb rating | Ideal for Gorge concerts + river weekends | Systems, cleaners + automations in place | Plug-and-play passive ownership | Management available from seller for fee | Off-market | Seller financing not available

Puerto Rico | Luquillo • $319K 
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The Signal: A beach-steps condo in Luquillo already active on Airbnb — 2BR/2BA with partial ocean views, full A/C, controlled access, and a $225/month HOA in one of Puerto Rico's highest-demand coastal markets.

The Highlights: 2 bed | 2 bath (each ensuite) | Fully furnished | Balcony with partial ocean views | A/C throughout | 2 allocated parking spaces | Elevator + controlled access + generator | Steps from beach | Currently active on Airbnb | HOA: $225/month | CRIM: $998

Ontario, Canada | Tay Valley • CAD$1.15M 
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The Signal: A rare 73-acre waterfront estate with 1,200+ feet of Tay River shoreline, an 1870s stone main house, and a separate log guest house — with boathouse, historic barn, and paddling access directly into Christie Lake.

The Highlights: 73 acres | 1,200+ ft Tay River shoreline | 1870s stone home (5 bed | 1.5 bath) | Separate log guest house | Original pine floors + historic millwork + wood-burning fireplace | New septic, propane furnace, updated wiring/plumbing + upper-level windows | Boathouse (restoration ready) | Historic barn | Open fields + mature forest + apple trees + berry bushes | Paddle access into Christie Lake | 10 min to Perth | MLS® X13002580

Toronto, Canada • CAD$1.498M 
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The Signal: A 9BR/6BA South Parkdale property configured as three self-contained furnished units, projecting $200K NOI and positioned 4 minutes from Exhibition Place — which hosts 6 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches — with massive built-in demand from CNE, Caribana, Ontario Place revitalization, and year-round events.

The Highlights: Projected NOI: ~$200K annually | 3 fully self-contained furnished units | 6+3 bed | 6 bath | 4 min walk to Exhibition Place | 9 min walk to BMO Field | 6 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at BMO Field | Ontario Place revitalization (6M+ visitors projected) | Multiple STR/MTR/room-by-room/house-hack configurations | Multiple entrances | 8 Springhurst Ave, South Parkdale

Member Marketplace listings are submitted by STR Scout subscribers and posted free in our private Facebook group, STR Homes for Sale. All details — including revenue figures — are self-reported by sellers and have not been independently verified. Always do your own diligence.