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Featured STR Homes for Sale
Hello STR Buyers & Sellers!
Welcome to your 5-minute weekly briefing on Short-Term Rental (STR) homes for sale and industry trends. In this week's issue:
✅ Featured STR Homes for Sale and Top Picks.
✅ Explore the next smart home staple: a startup investment opportunity.
✅ Airbnb’s Winter Release – what you need to know.
✅ Today's Big Story: 4.3 million mortgages hacked - why are they hiding this - the viral rant.
✅ Mortgage rate trends you will like!
✅ Hottest STR industry news trends you can't miss.
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day to all who served!
Wishing you all a fantastic weekend!
The STR Scout Team
FEATURED STR PROPERTIES
$829,000 | Stunning Turnkey STR Deal in Scottsdale, Arizona! Price Reduced!
Price reduced for quick sale to close by November 30th! Similar STR comps producing $100k revenue. Call or text listing agent for details.
4 bed | 2 bath | 1907 sq ft
Turnkey STR and fully automated,
A+ location, no HOA,
Totally remodeled, large lot with pool, licensed for STR, listing agent is seasoned STR local expert.
For More Information:
Contact: Francesca Hamilton - Listing Agent
Call or Text: 480-382-8514
$245,000 | Successful Turnkey STR in The Poconos
Successful turnkey vacation rental property in a desirable Big Bass Lake, in the Poconos.
3 bed | 1 bath | 1920 sq ft
Gated resort community with amenities including a clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, and a fitness center.
Recently updated home in one of the few remaining STR resort communities in the Poconos.
For More Information:
Contact: Mark Shay - Listing Agent
Call or Text: 610-357-4648
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STR AGENTS - TOP PICKS
$1,099,000 | Luxury STR Mountain Retreat Overlooking Flathead Lake in Bigfork, Montana
True gem nestled in picturesque Big Fork, to experience Flathead lake, Glacier National Park and Whitefish Mountain resort.
Fully equipped downtstairs apartment.
Ideally located near Flathead lake, fishing, hiking, and close proximity to vibrant downtown living experience.
Projected revenue $150-$175k with strong annual demand.
Pristine STR to add to your STR luxury mountain collection.
For more information:
Contact: John Hayes
Call or Text: 850-375-4113
STR Agent: Whitefish and Montana Vacation Towns
$1,199,000 | Beautiful Large Estate in Plantation, Florida
Fully furnished with 6 beds, 4 baths in Royal Palm Estates
Over 350k renovations and outdoor cabanas
No HOA makes this an ideal set up for FL STR Estate Home
For More Information:
Contact: Thibaud Lucas
Call or Text: 786-804-7797
STR Agent: Miami and Fort Lauderdale
$779,000 | New Construction STR’s in Heart of Gulf Shores, AL, $40k Concession!
Great STR market, deeded beach access, lagoon views.
Prime location to walk to Gulf Shores dining, shopping.
Motivated developer with aggressive concession sale.
For More Information:
Contact: Reagan Davis
Call or Text: 601-988-7956
STR Agent: Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, AL
$350,000 | Stunning Kauai Turnkey Condo in Lihue
Turnkey Kauai Beach Resort studio.
Pool facing with a view.
Low-cost STR in high tourism deman vacation destination.
For More Information:
Contact: Cole Schlack
Call or Text: 808-620-2541
STR Agent: Big Island-HI, Kauai, Oahu
$800,000 | Lake Lure Gem 5-Minutes from Chimney Rock, NC
This property is a hidden paradise with a beautiful screened-in porch overlooking the 1/12 deeded cove on the lake.
3 beds | 2.0 baths | 1,701 sqft | 0.8 acres lot
Fantastic property with “Super STR Property” potential.
Perfect flat yard for an outdoor theater experience.
Equip it with kayaks/canoes for a unique boating experience.
Add a cozy fire pit to enjoy chilly fall nights.
Projected Revenue: $65k to $134k
For more details:
Contact: Tyler Coon
Call or Text: 828-620-2541
STR Agent: Ashville and surrounding communities
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Last chance to invest before this company becomes a household name
What if you had the opportunity to invest in the biggest electronics products before they launched into big box retail, would you?
Through retail distribution deals with Best Buy, Ring changed doorbells and Nest changed thermostats. Early investors in these companies earned massive returns, but the opportunity to invest was limited to a select, wealthy few.
The game has changed, and for once investors have the option to invest in a company that’s gearing up for a massive retail rollout.
RYSE is set to debut in 100+ Best Buy stores this month, and you're in luck—you can still invest at only $1.25/share before their name becomes known nationwide.
They have patented the only mass market shade automation device, and their exclusive deal with Best Buy resembles that which led Ring and Nest to their billion-dollar buyouts.
Airbnb 2023 Winter Release: Introducing Guest Favorites, a collection of the 2 million most-loved homes on Airbnb

Airbnb is introducing three major upgrades to help guests understand exactly what to expect before they book:
Guest Favorites – A collection of the 2 million most-loved homes on Airbnb based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.
Revamped ratings & reviews – A redesigned ratings page, with new features to help guests understand the quality of every home.
Listings tab – A set of new tools for Hosts to manage their listing and showcase the details guests care about most.
TODAY’S BIG STORY
The Big Story No One is Talking About: Cyber Attack on 4.3 Million Mortgages & Payments Cannot Be Made!
❓What’s going on here: Mortgage servicing firm Mr. Cooper has been under a cyberattack for over a week, which disrupted customer access to the company's site and payment platform. In other words, customers cannot make payments. The attack was initiated by an unauthorized third party who gained access to certain technology systems, prompting Mr. Cooper to lock down its systems and temporarily disable online mortgage payments.
💣 Why does it matter: Mr. Cooper is one of the largest mortgage servicers in the U.S., serving around 4.3 million customers with a significant mortgage servicing portfolio. Mr. Cooper is still obligated to make their payments to investors, however, they need their 4.3 million borrower mortgage payments to make thei investor payments. So, this could get ugly.
☢️ Potential market risk: The incident could create a bigger problem in the secondary market and capital markets creating contagian risk, if Mr. Cooper cannot make investor payments. Something you want to keep an eye on.
🔥 The Mr. Cooper cyber attack rant that’s gone viral 🔥
WARNING: RATED “R” FOR MATURE LISTENERS ONLY
(Ear muffs for the little ones)
@pearlmania500 Their stock price is up 3.52% since their payment system was shut down. #realestateagent #realestateinvesting #itsgettingworse #pearlmania... See more
WEEKLY MORTGAGE WATCH - by BANKRATE
⬇️ 30-year Fixed Mortgage: Mortgage rates get some meaningful relief this week decreasing 19 basis points to 7.83% average. 🙂
⬇️ 10 Yr Treasury: The 10 year treasury yield rips lower this week 4.53 as of Thursday, November 9th leading the way for more mortgage rate relief. 🙂
🔆 The 10 Yr Treasury is the most widely tracked government debt instrument as a “benchmark for mortgage rates”, although rates do not track the 10-year yield exactly.