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$690,000 | Bryson City, NC

3 beds / 3 baths | 3.76 acre

• Proven rental performer with option to remain on a rental program.

• Turnkey access with flat driveway, level yard, and year-round usability.

• Wide decks, porch space, and hot tub enhance guest appeal.

• Bonus yard-house offers flexible guest or hobby space.

• Long-range mountain views near NOC, Tsali, and Lake Fontana.

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Listed by: Keller Williams - Great Smokies - BC, MLS #26042601

$759,000 | Seminole, FL

3 beds / 2 baths | 1,916 sqft | $396/sqft

• Located in unincorporated Pinellas County with stated short term rental potential.

• Set on a spacious double lot with a heated deep pool.

• Multiple recent upgrades including a 2025 roof, 2023 pool heater, 2024 pool pump, and 2025 pool filter.

• Pool resurfaced in 2025 with fresh exterior paint and a new garage door opener.

• Positioned just off the Pinellas Trail and near restaurants, boutiques, and beaches.

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Listed by: Realty One Group Sunshine, Stellar MLS TB8444219

$520,000 | Maggie Valley, NC

3 beds / 3 baths | 1,819 sqft | $285/sqft

• Multiple price reductions with 296 days on market.

• Currently a thriving short-term rental and sold fully furnished.

• Recent updates include a new roof, refreshed flooring, and reinforced deck supports.

• Features a hot tub, Juliet balcony, fire pit area, and a three-season insulated treehouse.

• Includes a versatile loft and game area with Spectrum internet and a completed home inspection.

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Listed by: EXP Realty LLC, Canopy MLS 4215819

$499,800 | Mineral Bluff, GA

2 beds / 2 baths | 924 sqft | $540/sqft

• Fully furnished cabin with excellent rental history.

• Recently renovated with updated kitchen appliances, furnishings, and bathrooms.

• Features a private hot tub, fire pit, and spacious deck.

• Direct access to Hemptown Creek for fishing, tubing, and creekside relaxation.

• Located 10 minutes from downtown Blue Ridge and Lake Blue Ridge.

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Listed by: Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors

$549,000 | East Stroudsburg, PA

5 beds / 3 baths | 2,729 sqft | $201/sqft

• Fully furnished with the current owner earning over $130,000 annually in revenue.

• Completely renovated inside and out with new flooring, paint, fixtures, and a modern kitchen.

• Features multiple large wraparound decks and a spacious screened-in room.

• Includes a private hot tub spa room for year-round relaxation.

• Located in gated Penn Estates with access to lakes, pools, courts, playgrounds, and trails.

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Listed by: Iron Valley Real Estate – Mountainside, Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®, MLS PM-137190

$1,200,000 | Lawrenceburg, KY

6 beds / 5.5 baths | 3,822 sqft | $313/sqft

• Turnkey and professionally designed STR on 14.33 acres with a proven rental history since May 2025.

• Fully furnished with luxury amenities including a basement speakeasy, poker room, upstairs game room, sauna, and hot tub.

• Recent renovations include added bedrooms and baths, newer roof, gutters, HVAC, and an oversized 2-car garage.

• Sleeps 14 with expansion potential for additional capacity, a pool, or a honeymoon cabin.

• Located on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail within 30 minutes of major distilleries.

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Listed by: EXP Realty LLC, APEX MLS (Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®), MLS 1703235

$1,919,900 | Port St. Joe, FL

6 beds / 6.5 baths | 3,036 sqft | $632/sqft

• Price reductions over time with 485 days on market.

• Fully furnished, rental-ready luxury gulf-front home with strong income potential.

• Features private heated pool, private beach boardwalk, and expansive outdoor living spaces.

• All bedrooms include ensuite bathrooms with two primary suites offering private deck access.

• Includes an elevator to the third level, high-end finishes, children’s bunk suite, and custom coastal design.

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Listed by: Beach Properties Real Estate Group, Forgotten Coast REALTOR Association, MLS 318211

$525,000 | Seven Devils, NC

4 beds / 2.5 baths | 1,836 sqft | $285/sqft

• Priced below the October 2025 appraisal.

• Fully furnished and turnkey with updated interiors and multiple living spaces.

• Features two expansive decks, including a covered lower deck and upper deck with propane fire tables.

• Located in a community allowing short term rentals with access to hiking trails, parks, fitness classes, and winter activities.

• Close to Otter Falls, Hawksnest Snow Tubing, and additional community amenities.

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Listed by: 828 Real Estate, High Country MLS 259054

$1,875,000 | Port St. Joe, FL

4 beds / 4 baths | 2,282 sqft | $821/sqft

• Strong rental performance with 2024 GRI of $196,733, 2025 GRI of $200,866, and $156,591 already booked for 2026.

• Very well maintained home with a vaulted gulf-front living area and extensive water-view windows.

• All bedrooms are ensuites with deck access, including a primary suite with gulf-view slider and double sinks.

• Features a heated saltwater pool, multiple decks, and a lower-level playroom with wet bar and games.

• Direct gulf frontage with deeded water access and under-house parking with shuffleboard court.

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Listed by: Bay Properties Real Estate Group, LLC, Forgotten Coast REALTOR Association, MLS 324508

New Luxury Listings in Nashville

$1,275,000 | Nashville, TN

4 bd / 4 ba | 1,944 sqft | $656/sqft
127 Ventura Way

• Fully furnished non-owner occupied Airbnb-permitted STR resort unit.

• Designed to maximize STR income with Airbnb pro formas available.

• Rooftop decks with city views and private hot tubs.

• High-end finishes including gourmet kitchen, EV-ready garage, and tankless water heater.

• Located in the River District with quick access to downtown and upcoming entertainment developments.

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Listed by: Grantland (Grant) Hammond & Tammi Weed, Compass RE, REALTRACS #3046999

$1,239,999 | Nashville, TN

4 bd / 4 ba | 2,212 sqft | $561/sqft
1003 11th Ave S

• Non-owner occupied STR-permitted unit in 12th & Archer.

• Existing NOO STR permit included in its own entity as part of the purchase.

• Recent upgrades and updates and ready for immediate cash flow.

• Large rooftop terrace with downtown Nashville skyline views.

• Located steps from the Gulch in a top-performing Airbnb complex.

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Listed by: Tyler Faulkner, Green List Realty, LLC, REALTRACS #3047268

🏖 Carolinas

🔹 View Details $279k – Myrtle Beach, SC
2BD/3BA, 3 balconies. Oceanfront, fully renovated condo earning $60K+/yr pre-upgrade. New income upside. Priced below recent comps.

🔹 View Details $800k – Greensboro, NC
6BD/3BA, 3,014 sqft. STR license grandfathered in. Grossed $117K. Sleeps 20. Basement reno, firepit, and yard. Cash buyer only.

🏔 Smoky Mountains (Gatlinburg / Sevierville, TN)

🔹 View Details $508k – Gatlinburg, TN
2BD/1.5BA yurt cabin. Hot tub, fireplace, and views. 2024 gross: $69K. Projected 2025: $69K. STR-ready with PM in place.

🔹 View Details $550k – Sevierville, TN
2BD/2BA, 2023 build in Timeless Resort. ~$60K income with 2 weeks blocked. Game room, hot tub, private deck. Massive price drop.

🔹 View Details $608k – Gatlinburg, TN
2BD + bonus/2.5BA Victorian near Ski Mtn Rd. 2024 gross: $65K, 2025 est: $73K. Hot tub, views, fireplace. Fully furnished & turnkey.

🔹 View Details $850k – Gatlinburg, Tennessee
2 themed treehouses on 3 acres. Expansion potential. Solid STR performance. Open to bonus depreciation buyers.

🔹 View Details $1.33M – Gatlinburg, TN
6BD/6BA, 4,900+ sqft. In Cobbly Nob Resort with STRU permit for 20 guests. $50K price improvement. Updated, $271/sqft. Eligible for bonus depreciation.

🏝 Florida

🔹 View Details $620k – St. Augustine, FL
3BD/3.5BA, 1,403 sqft. Walk to downtown & historic attractions. No HOA, no flood insurance. Price improvement. Turnkey rental potential.

🔹 View Details $575k – Indialantic, FL
2BD/2BA direct oceanfront STR grossing $70–$80K+. Price reduction. Furnished & ready to rent. $46K in assessments fully paid.

🌄 North

🔹 View Details $799k – Proctorsville, VT
11BD/12BA historic BnB converted to STR. $100K/yr gross (weekends only). 5 min to Okemo. Turnkey w/ bookings & owner support. Zoned residential.

🔹 View Details $1.399M – Pleasant Prairie, WI
3BD/2BA. 77’ lake frontage. Proven Airbnb grossing $158K in 2025. One hour to Chicago/Milwaukee. Turnkey and highly rated guest experience.

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