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Hello STR Scout Members,

In this weeks issue:

🏡 STR Classifieds: 17 STR Homes for Sale in 10 Different Markets

📰 News Nuggets: Trending Short-Term Rental, Economic, and Housing News.

Thank you for a being a valued member of our STR investor community.

Happy Scouting!

Andy Thoms
STR Scout

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$175K | Springfield, IL: Open-concept loft STR. Sleeps 6, features custom murals, outdoor space with grill and bocce pit. 60% occupancy in 2023. Fully furnished. View Post

$200K | New Braunfels, TX: 3BD, 2BA fully remodeled home near Lake Dunlap. Includes an efficiency apartment with full kitchen and bath. Oversized deck, fenced yard, STR allowed. View Post

$325K | Corpus Christi, TX: 2BD, 3BA fully furnished townhome in Nemo Cay. Sleeps 8+, with open kitchen, granite counters, and private backyard. Complex includes pool and playground. View Post

$347K | Plymouth, CA: 2BD, 1BA craftsman bungalow with 1138 sqft. New metal roof, tankless water heater, screened-in porch, and deck. Located in Shenandoah Valley wine country. View Post

$375K | San Antonio, TX: 2022 remodeled triplex with STR/MTR licenses. Units: 2BD, 1BA (1000 sqft); 1BD, 1BA (631 sqft); 1BD, 1BA (540 sqft). Cash flowing as Airbnb. View Post

$397K | Richardson, TX: 3BD, 2BA 1500 sqft fully furnished home on a 10,500 sqft lot. Successful STR with no HOA or restrictions. Large backyard with potential for ADU addition. View Post

$430K | Cabo San Lucas, MX: 3BD, 2.5BA villa in Ventanas de Cortez. Features private pool, rooftop terrace, and turnkey furnishings. Gated community with top amenities. View Post

$625K | Brownsville, KY: 7-room B&B with 1 cabin near Mammoth Cave National Park. Grosses $200K/year. Includes seller financing with $150K down and 5% interest. View Post

$650K | North Scottsdale, AZ: 3BD, 2BA home on 1.25 acres in high-demand STR area. No HOA, no restrictions. Walking distance to shops, dining, and more. Pending, accepting backup offers. View Post

$685K | Lake Harmony, PA: 5BD, 3BA updated chalet with 3 floors. Open floor plan, wood-burning stone fireplace, and heated floors in two bathrooms. STR-friendly with no HOA. View Post

$725K | Austin, TX: 4BD, 4BA new construction home in East Austin. 2123 sqft, gourmet kitchen, private yard, and balcony. Minutes from top restaurants and parks. No HOA. View Post

$794K | Fort Lauderdale, FL: 3BD, 3BA fully furnished pool home near downtown. Grossed $94K in 2023. Separate entrance for 3rd bedroom and bath. Potential for dual Airbnb listings. View Post

$850K | Terra Ceia, FL: 3BD, 2BA 3-story canal-front cottage near Tampa Bay. Fully furnished with 91 five-star reviews. Successful STR investment property. View Post

$899K | Ellery, NY: 4BD, 2BA newly renovated lakefront home with 110' frontage. Smart home features, stamped concrete patio, aluminum dock, and boat ramp. Zoned for STR. View Post

$1.25M | San Diego, CA: Duplex on Adams Ave. 2BD, 2BA owner-occupied unit and 1BD, 1BA rented at $2100/month. Upgraded windows, hardwood floors, and remodeled kitchen/baths. View Post

$2.495M | Mashpee, MA: 3BD, 5.5BA waterfront ranch with 5291 sqft on 1.2 acres. Features private beach, dock, and stunning pond views. Open floorplan, cathedral ceilings, and finished basement. View Post

$2.499M | Blue Ridge, VA: 7-home STR portfolio on mountaintop near Shenandoah National Park. $300K+ NOI, $450K+ revenue annually. Turnkey operation with financing options. View Post

Short-Term Rental & Housing

🌪️ Airbnb to provide temporary housing for people displaced by natural disasters, like the recent hurricanes Milton and Helene. This initiative is part of a broader mission to assist communities in crisis, ensuring affected individuals can access housing swiftly during times of need. This aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to respond to humanitarian crises globally. Read more here.

🤖 Zillow acquires an AI company specializing in virtual staging technology, allowing buyers to see homes in various customizable styles. This acquisition aims to enhance the home-shopping experience, offering sellers a competitive edge by showcasing their properties in a more engaging, adaptable way, all powered by AI innovations. Read more here.

📉 U.S. mortgage rates rise sharply, hitting their highest level in over a year. The spike, attributed to bond market volatility, is expected to cool housing demand, making homeownership even more difficult for many Americans already facing high prices. Borrowers may find it harder to secure loans, especially with the Fed hinting at further rate hikes. Read more here.

🏚️ The real estate industry sounds the alarm about soaring insurance costs that are threatening to price out homeowners and make certain areas uninsurable. This growing risk, driven by climate change and natural disasters, could have long-term impacts on property values and market stability. Insurers are reassessing their models, which may lead to tighter coverage options in vulnerable regions. Read more here.

📊 Demand for mortgages drops as interest rates reach their highest point since August. Homebuyers are pulling back, deterred by escalating borrowing costs, with refinancing applications also taking a hit. Experts suggest that unless rates come down, the housing market could see even further declines in activity. Read more here.

Economy

📉 Business sentiment is wavering as economic uncertainty looms, according to recent surveys. Companies are becoming more cautious in their outlooks, particularly in the face of rising costs and weaker consumer demand. The mixed outlook reflects ongoing concerns about inflation and global economic instability. Read more here.

📊 Tokenization of real-world assets could reshape real estate investing by offering new ways to trade and manage properties. By digitizing physical assets into tokens, investors can more easily buy, sell, and trade fractional ownership, democratizing access to markets that were previously limited to institutional players. Read more here.

🛑 Inflation concerns continue to grow, with a focus on the rising costs of services, particularly housing. The latest consumer price index (CPI) shows that while durable goods prices are stabilizing, services remain a significant driver of inflation, complicating the Fed's efforts to ease economic pressures. Read more here.

Destinations, Travel & Lifestyle

✈️ Rising tourism costs in Greece are expected as the country implements new charges on hotels and short-term rentals in 2025. This policy is designed to boost revenue while maintaining sustainable tourism, but travelers may need to brace for higher prices. Despite this, Greece anticipates a surge in visitors, drawn to its historical and natural attractions. Read more here.

🌿 Zillow introduces climate risk data to its listings, giving prospective homebuyers insights into environmental vulnerabilities like floods, wildfires, and hurricanes. This addition is part of a broader trend where climate change impacts are becoming a critical factor in real estate decisions, as buyers look to safeguard their investments. Read more here.

🏖️ Vacation hotspots face regulation as cities worldwide consider capping short-term rentals. Mexico City is leading the charge, limiting Airbnb stays to six months to curb rising housing costs, a move likely to be mirrored by other destinations grappling with housing affordability and tourism. Read more here.