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🔥 Geo-Arbitrage | Scouting for The Best STR & Lifestyle Assets in Panama

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Scouting for The Best Global STR Opportunities

We’re making it easier for our members to connect with the best short-term rental and lifestyle investment properties, along with the brokers who specialize in them.

We’re building a referral network of real estate investor brokers and agents who live and breathe STRs, vacation homes, lifestyle assets, and international markets. This way, you don’t have to sift through the noise. We bring you the best.

✈️ Scouting Panama: Insider Deals Emerging ✈️
This week, we touched down in Panama and sat with several of the country’s top developers. Already, we’re uncovering the kinds of investment nuggets that rarely reach the open U.S. investor market.

From double-digit ROI opportunities to plays in the affordable independent living niche, demand fueled by medical tourism, and mid-term rentals for multinational professionals, we’re finding extraordinary value.

And this is just the beginning. Over the next 30 days, we’ll be fully immersed, meeting with Panamanian brokers, developers, attorneys, and managers to bring you direct access to the best pre-sale deals and lifestyle investment opportunities Panama has to offer.

💡 Why Panama? Why Now?
Because this is geo-arbitrage in action.

Geo-arbitrage means investing geographically where greater value can be found, while at the same time creating lifestyles where you can live better for less.

In today’s U.S. climate of higher prices and tighter returns, geo-arbitrage real estate investing offers the most powerful opportunities: securing value, boosting ROI, diversifying holdings and currencies, hedging inflation risks, and designing a life that pays both financial and lifestyle dividends.

📌 Stay close. We’ll be sharing what we uncover.

Andy T.
STR Scout

Developer meeting on the 66th floor with one of Panama’s most renowned commercial developers.

🤝 Connect with an STR Agent in Any of These Markets

Work with trusted local experts who specialize in short-term rental and lifestyle investment properties. Our vetted network makes it easy to find the right opportunities in the markets that matter most.

👉 Choose your location here 📍 OR explore by region below:


🌴 Florida
🤝 Florida Panhandle (Panama City Beach, Destin, Port St. Joe)
🤝 North East Florida (St. Augustine / Orlando / Jacksonville)
🤝 Bradenton / Sarasota FL
🤝 Largo / Indian Beach FL

⛰️ Southeast & Appalachia
🤝 Western North Carolina (Asheville, Bryson City, Banner Elk)
🤝 Smokies Tennessee
🤝 Nashville Tennessee
🤝 Blue Ridge GA
🤝 Western South Carolina (Greenville, Lake Hartwell)
🤝 Kentucky Bourbon Trail

🏡 Midwest & Northeast
🤝 Poconos Pennsylvania
🤝 Indianapolis Indiana
🤝 St. Louis Missouri
🤝 Hocking Hills OH
🤝 White Mountains New Hampshire

🌵 West & Southwest
🤝 Texas Gulf Coast (Houston, Galveston, Crystal Beach)
🤝 Arizona (Phoenix, Sedona, Scottsdale)
🤝 Salt Lake City Utah
🤝 San Diego CA

✨ Even if your market is not listed here, connect with us — our Agent Concierge Partner will locate a vetted STR agent for you.

TOGETHER WITH HOST FINANCIAL

💵 Rates Are Falling

The rates continue downward trend! Your equity is suddenly more valuable now. Don’t let it sit idle and even if you are a few months out from refi or purchase, connect with our trusted partner to start the process.

Now is the time to:

  • Unlock equity for reserves 🏦

  • Pay off ARMs before they reset 🔄

  • Consolidate debt before it costs more 💳

  • Build cash cushions to pounce on discounted STR deals 💰

Host Financial makes it easy:
STR-specific cash-out refis (based on income, not your W-2)
One streamlined application, multiple loan options
Nationwide reach across 48 states

Banks and other lenders only see “rental property.” We see your cash flow strategy.

Spacious 6‑Bed Beach Home | Crystal Beach, TX

Location: Crystal Beach, TX
Price: $750,000
Property: 6 Bed / 5 Bath | 2,124 sqft | Single‑family beach home

Property Highlights

  • Already producing $100,000+ / year in revenue with current operation

  • Adding a pool could push revenue toward $170,000 / year

  • Room to elevate aesthetics: enhance Instagram appeal with lighted signage, matching porch seating, etc.

  • Ample garage space — conversion potential into game room or premium storage

  • Situated in a beach market with strong demand for large group stays

Deal Highlights

This is a cash‑flowing STR property in a highly desirable beach market. The core performance is proven, and with moderate design upgrades and amenity additions, you have upside in revenue. The current listing lacks the “vibe” needed to maximize nightly rates; with targeted styling and guest experience enhancements, it has real potential.

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Creekfront Cabin Estate | Burnsville, NC

Location: Burnsville, NC
Price: $995,000
Property: 3 Bed / 3 Bath | 4,270 sqft | Single-Family Cabin on Acreage

Property Highlights

  • Over 250 ft of usable creek frontage

  • Spacious basement game room

  • Expansive deck designed for gatherings and outdoor enjoyment

  • Onsite barn with potential for events or horses

  • Only 6 minutes to downtown Burnsville, NC

  • Just 30 minutes from Asheville and Hatley Pointe ski area

Deal Highlights

This Burnsville cabin offers a strong income profile with nearby comps earning $128K–$140K/year. It’s turnkey with key amenities for STR success; game room, event-friendly deck, and water frontage. With proximity to Asheville and ski attractions, it serves well for both seasonal and year-round bookings.

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$525k | St. Louis, MO | 3BD/3BA | 18% ROI
This luxury new construction in historic Soulard spans nearly 2,900 sq. ft. across four levels, an exceptionally rare find in this iconic district. With gross revenue between $93k–$114k, it’s a high-capacity STR featuring a full finished basement and third-floor flex space ideal for large groups. Guests love the rooftop deck, open kitchen, and sleek modern design that commands premium nightly rates. Steps from McGurk’s, the Farmer’s Market, and downtown breweries, this turnkey, low-maintenance property is built for long-term, hassle-free income.

$549k | Bradenton, FL | 3BD/2BA | 28% ROI
This updated BOHO-style home in NW Bradenton delivers impressive projected revenue of $152k–$153k and sits on a large lot with tons of upside. Turnkey and ready to book immediately for 2025 tax savings, this property lets investors start cash flow fast while planning value-add upgrades. Add a pool (construction costs depreciable in 2026), wellness amenities like a sauna or cold plunge, or even a pickleball court to drive higher ADRs. A prime blend of current performance and expansion potential in one of Bradenton’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Scenic Wolf Ski-In STR Cabin

$675.9k | Mars Hill, NC | 4BD/3BA | 15% ROI
This 2,300 sq. ft. mountain retreat sits just three doors from the Hatley Pointe ski slopes, offering unbeatable proximity and long-range views that keep guests booking year-round. With proven revenue of $100k–$105k, this 4BR cabin (marketed with 3BR septic) is freshly painted and fully turnkey for investors seeking a reliable, high-demand short-term rental in a top Appalachian resort area. A rare combination of slope access, views, and income performance.

New Leicester STR with Pastoral Views & Creek Frontage

$765k | Leicester, NC | 3BD/2BA | 16% ROI
Set on roughly 3 acres with sweeping pastoral views, this brand-new STR offers a rare blend of serenity and performance just outside Asheville. Launched in early summer 2025, it’s already showing strong booking traction with projected annual revenue of $100k–$124k. Guests love the firepit, open outdoor spaces, and peaceful creek frontage. Turnkey and low-maintenance, this modern mountain retreat delivers immediate income and long-term appreciation potential in a high-demand Western NC market.

Creekfront Blue Ridge Cabin Near Downtown

$525k | Blue Ridge, GA | 2BD/2BA | 15% ROI
This beautifully renovated cabin blends modern, chic interiors with the tranquil sounds of creek frontage; an Instagram-worthy STR just minutes from downtown Blue Ridge. With gross revenue potential around $78k–$80k, it’s perfectly positioned to capture the area’s steady year-round demand. Investors can boost ADRs by enhancing outdoor amenities—add cozy creekside seating, a fire pit upgrade, or even a barrel sauna for a romantic retreat vibe. A stylish, turnkey cabin in one of North Georgia’s most desirable mountain markets.

Hocking Hills STR Cabin Below Market Entry

$349.9k | Rockbridge, OH | 2BD/1BA + Loft | 18% ROI
Located in the top Hocking Hills STR market, this cabin offers a rare opportunity below entry level for the area. With strong annual revenue of $76k–$99k, it features a renovated bath, full kitchen, game room, and private hot tub—perfect for guest appeal. Recent updates include HVAC, roof, sealed logs, and fresh exterior paint. With just a light refresh and new furnishings, this property is primed to unlock even higher returns in one of the Midwest’s strongest vacation rental destinations.


TRENDING DEALS IN OUR GROUP
STR HOMES FOR SALE

🏙️ Midwest

🔹 View Details $145k – Urbana, IL
2BD/1BA mid-term rental near Carle Hospital. $2,210/mo rent through Mar 2026. Fully furnished, low vacancy, hassle-free as-is sale.

🔹 View Details $199k – Warrens, WI
3BD/2BA cabin near resort & Jellystone. Fully furnished, smart lock, no HOA. Turnkey & ready to rent. STR opportunity near UTV trails.

🔹 View Details $369k – Pocono Mountains, PA
4BD/3BA, 2,000+ sqft. Proven Airbnb income. Price reduction! Turnkey w/ furnishings & active 4BR STR license renewed May 2025.

🔹 View Details $375k – Webster, SD
3BD/2BA, strong hunting/fishing area. $62K+ gross 2025. Solid reviews, repeat guests, automated systems. Turnkey with upside trend.

🔹 View Details $685k – Sister Lakes, MI
4BD/3BA, 3,000 sqft. All-sport lakefront + buildable lot. Sleeps 12–20+, sunsets, dock, boat. STR rev potential: $100K–$200K+/yr. $200K+ equity, turnkey.

🌴 Southeast

🔹 View Details $180k – Byrdstown, TN
1BD/1BA + loft, 1.64 acres. Furnished cabin w/ RV hookups near Dale Hollow Lake. Price drop! Unrestricted land, rental-ready, proven income.

🔹 View Details $415k – St. Augustine, FL
3BD/2BA, near water, fenced yard, screened patio. Retiring owner. STR-friendly tourist town. Waterfront lifestyle + year-round demand.

🔹 View Details $675k – St. Augustine, FL
3BD/2BA, lakefront. Self-managed STR w/ $100K avg net & 15% CAP. Pool, pier, gazebo. No HOA/CDD. Priced to sell, owner retiring. Pet upside.

🔹 View Details $699k – Sevierville, TN
2BD/2BA + kids room. $80K+ annual income. Game room, hot tub, fire pit, generator. Massive price drop, STR-ready near GSMNP.

🔹 View Details $1.075M – Wilton Manors, FL
3BD/2BA, updated w/ heated pool. Former Airbnb grossed $130K/yr. Seller finance: 10% down, 4.9% rate. STR proforma: $150K–$175K. Low ins.

🔹 View Details $1.359M – Blue Ridge, GA
4BD/4BA, 2,880 sqft. Turnkey mountain STR in Aska Area w/ party deck, 4 fireplaces, generator, fiber internet. Fully furnished & ready to rent.

🏙️ Ohio Valley / Mid-Atlantic

🔹 View Details $825k – Cincinnati, OH
5BD/3.5BA in hot OTR market. Fully furnished STR w/ $120K–$140K projected rev. 25%+ cash-on-cash return. Steps from breweries & markets.

🌵 Southwest

🔹 View Details $569k – Palm Desert, CA
3BD/3BA, 1,320 sqft. Legally permitted STR w/ private entrances & R3 zoning. Fully remodeled & furnished. Lifestyle + income play.

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