🔥 Top 25 STR Homes for Sale This Week

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Hello STR Scout Members,

Stay ahead in the STR market with this week’s insights and opportunities:

🔑 STR Classifieds: The top 25 Trending Airbnbs Homes for Sale.

📣 Agentic AI: How Agentic AI Will Revolutionize Property, Market, and Real Estate Investment Analysis.

🏠 News Nuggets: The latest trending Airbnb, housing, and economy news.

Happy Scouting!

Andy Thoms
Editor, STR Scout

🏔️ $299K | Tobyhanna, PA: 3BD/1.5BA cabin near Great Wolf Lodge, skiing, & casinos. Turnkey STR w/ top 10% Airbnb status. Located in a community w/ swim, tennis, lake, & golf! View Post.

🤠 $376K | Bandera, TX: Charming duplex in the "Cowboy Capital of the World." 2BD/1BA per unit, ideal for STR or long-term tenants. Walk to shops, restaurants, & nightlife. Turnkey w/ negotiable furnishings! View Post.

🌲 $425K | Albrightsville, PA: Profitable 3BD home in Pocono community w/ pool, lake, tennis, & basketball. $47K+ bookings in 2023, potential to hit $50K. Ideal for STR or personal getaway. DM for details! View Post.

🏡 $440K | St. Louis, MO: Renovated 3BD/3BA home near Dogtown & Forest Park. Quartz counters, 10-ft ceilings, fenced yard, & garage w/ ADU potential. STR success: $70K/year. Furnishings optional! View Post.

🏡 $484K | Murchison, TX: 3BD/3BA lake house w/ private dock on 0.76 acres in gated community. Thoughtfully remodeled, sunroom, detached garage, & $5K landscaping credit. 90 mins from Dallas! View Post.

☀️ $499K | Clearwater, FL: 3BD/2BA STR grossed $43K last year, $36K+ YTD in 2023. 30+ day minimum stays. Includes booking Feb-May. Great investment opportunity in a hurricane-tested property! View Post.

🏘️ $535K | Pigeon Forge, TN: STR-approved 2BD townhouse grossed $76K last year & $62K YTD in 2023. Top 10% Airbnb/VRBO with stellar reviews & $14K future bookings. Low expenses, equity opportunity, & clubhouse coming 2025. View Post.

🏞️ $540K | Sevierville, TN: New construction 1BD/2BA cabin w/ loft, sleeps 6. Luxury kitchen, vinyl flooring, & Trex deck w/ hot tub. Near Dollywood, Pigeon Forge & Smokies. Ideal low-maintenance STR! View Post.

🍁 $575K | Wears Valley, TN: Turnkey 3BD/2BA cabin just 10 mins from Pigeon Forge. $73K gross income in 2023, property manager in place (15%). Opportunity to boost revenue with updates. Great investment! View Post.

🏖️ $599K | Panama City Beach, FL: 2BD/2BA beachfront condo in WaterCrest Resort. $67K bookings in 2024 w/ owner use. Fully furnished, direct beach access, pool, fitness center. Self-managed, 5-star reviews! View Post.

🎢 $625K | Kissimmee, FL: 5BD/5BA in Windsor Hills Resort. Profitable w/ transferable bookings, fully furnished, & branding included. Largest lot (0.29 acre) at lowest price! Perfect investment! View Post.

🌄 $717K | Smoky Mountains, TN: Stunning 3BD/2.5BA cabin with private pool. Rental projections over $100K/year. Perfect for vacationers, surrounded by natural beauty. Incredible investment opportunity! View Post.

☕ $749K | Marathon, FL: Tropical oasis 2BD/1BA, 1041 sqft on 0.26 acres. Backyard paradise w/ volleyball court, fire pit, 8-person hot tub, & palm trees. Steps to boat launch, near beaches & attractions. Option to buy neighboring property! View Post.

🌊 $749K | Hilton Head, SC: New 4BD luxury townhomes w/ $120-140K rental potential. Gated community, resort amenities, & modern design. Fee simple ownership & strong incentives for early buyers! View Post.

🏡 $795K | Rileyville, VA: Waterfront 4BD/2BA home w/ 1BR bungalow & 960 sqft media/game room. Renovated in 2022, 10% cap rate, hot tub, gazebo, EV charging, & streamside patio. Fully furnished & turnkey STR! View Post.

🌵 $825K | Joshua Tree, CA: 800 sqft home on 2.5 acres making $150K/year! Stunning 360° mountain views, 24ft pool, jacuzzi, outdoor shower, piano, & firepit. Sold fully furnished w/ 215+ 5-star reviews! View Post.

🦌 $849K | Elkton, VA: Stunning 5BD/4BA waterfront chalet on 1.45 acres along the Shenandoah River. Renovated in 2019, hot tub, pool, firepit, & pavilion. Successful turnkey vacation rental near Massanutten! View Post.

🎬 $867K | Gatlinburg, TN: New construction 3BD cabin w/ $100K+ rental projection. Features 2 large decks, game/theater room, & just 10 mins from downtown Gatlinburg. Perfect STR investment! View Post.

🌴 $950K | Marathon, FL: 3BD/2BA, 1487 sqft tropical oasis w/ heated saltwater pool, full tiki bar, hot tub, hammocks, outdoor shower, and RV parking. Lush landscaping & lighting. Option to buy next door! View Post.

🐴 $975K | East Lyme, CT: Stunning 5BD/4BA estate on 7.27 acres with horse pasture, barn, pool, and chicken coop. Luxurious primary suite with spa bath. Perfect for equestrian or outdoor enthusiasts! View Post.

🍂 $975K | Sevierville, TN: Over $120K revenue in 2024! Vacant lot offers expansion potential. Prime location attracts steady vacationers. Incredible multi-property investment! View Post.

🌺 $990K | Kona, HI: Rare 3BD downtown Kona STVR w/ $140K projected for 2024. Stunning ocean views, walk to beach & bay. Prime location for vacationers. Amazing investment opportunity! View Post.

🌳 $1.099M | Sorrento, FL: Historic 4BD/3BA home on 5.9 acres with Airbnb potential. Renovated with original charm, chef’s kitchen, wraparound porch, pool, and room for horses/RVs. New roof & upgrades! View Post.

🐊 $1.15M | Gainesville, FL: 3 furnished vacation homes near UF with pools & hot tubs. $205K gross YTD 2024, 17.89% cap rate. Turnkey STR package! View Post.

The Third Wave of AI is Here: Why Agentic AI Will Transform the Way Work

Agentic AI, the latest evolution in artificial intelligence, is set to revolutionize industries by enabling systems to operate with human-like autonomy and proactivity.

Unlike traditional AI, which follows predefined rules, agentic AI can independently make decisions, take initiative, learn from experiences, and pursue specific objectives.

Key Takeaways from the Article:

• Autonomous Decision-Making: Agentic AI systems can assess environments and make decisions without human intervention.

• Proactive Behavior: These systems identify opportunities and address challenges autonomously.

• Continuous Learning: Agentic AI improves performance over time through experience and adaptation.

• Goal-Oriented Actions: They are designed to achieve specific outcomes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

We are integrating advanced agentic AI tools into our new web app to transform real estate investment analysis. These tools curate data and automate complex processes, providing deeper insights faster and more efficiently than traditional methods.

Stay tuned as agentic AI redefines real estate investment strategies!

Read the full article here for more info on the concept of Agentic AI: The Third Wave Of AI Is Here: Why Agentic AI Will Transform The Way We Work

Short-Term Rentals 

🌺 Maui's short-term rental market faces uncertainty amidst rebuilding efforts. As Maui's real estate market navigates post-disaster recovery, STR properties may play a key role in revitalizing the island's economy while facing increased regulatory scrutiny. Maui's real estate market.

🏠 Airbnb urges Barcelona to reconsider its short-term rental ban. Airbnb has called on Barcelona's mayor to rethink plans to eliminate STRs by 2028, citing rising hotel prices and rent hikes as unintended consequences of previous restrictions. The company proposes tackling vacant homes to address affordability issues. Airbnb's call.

🔑 Florence residents protest Airbnb's impact on neighborhoods. Locals in Florence are resisting Airbnb's expansion, citing displacement of residents and loss of traditional shops. Protestors symbolically cover key safes with stickers to protect the city’s heritage and culture. Florence protests.

🏙️ NYC bill could revive Airbnb for single- and two-family homes. A proposed law aims to ease short-term rental restrictions, allowing Airbnb listings in one- and two-family homes. Advocates say it balances homeowner income with housing supply concerns, following strict rules that cut listings dramatically. Proposed Airbnb bill.

Housing

📉 U.S. housing starts tumble, reflecting the weight of rising mortgage rates. October saw a sharp 3.1% decline in single-family housing starts, underscoring a market adjusting to affordability challenges. Housing starts.

🏗️ Builders pause as permits fall 0.6% in October. Rising costs and slowing demand are curbing new projects, highlighting an uncertain path forward for residential construction. Building permits.

🏠 Mortgage delinquencies rise again in September. Delinquencies ticked up for the fourth straight month, with FHA and VA loans seeing the largest increases due to high interest rates and regional disasters. Homeowners, however, are buoyed by strong equity levels. Mortgage delinquencies.

👨‍🦳 The "silver tsunami" creates new demand for senior housing. Baby Boomers are aging into retirement, reshaping the housing landscape with a surge in senior housing and adaptive communities. Senior housing trends.

Economy 

📈 U.S. retail sales increase ahead of the holiday season. October retail sales rose 0.4%, driven by strong car sales and dining out, while revised September data showed even stronger gains. This momentum could delay Federal Reserve rate cuts. Retail sales.

💼 U.S. labor market still fueling inflation. New research shows the job market added 0.4 percentage points to inflation as of September, though the effect is diminishing. Economists warn of lingering demand pressures. Labor market effects.

📉 Debt delinquency concerns hit a four-year high. Fourteen percent of Americans fear missing payments in the next three months due to rising borrowing costs, the highest rate since 2020. Despite steady retail sales, elevated debt burdens weigh on budgets. Debt concerns.

📊 U.S. stock market resilient amid policy changes. Despite shifts under President-elect Trump, analysts predict the stock market will maintain strong performance, driven by tech giants like Nvidia. Market outlook.

💰 Bitcoin at $100K: Dream or near-term risk? Traders believe Bitcoin hitting $100,000 is increasingly plausible, but warnings of a "blow-off top" in the near term highlight concerns about potential volatility ahead. Bitcoin milestone.

📈 DSCR loans gain traction among investors. Debt-Service Coverage Ratio loans are emerging as a critical financing tool, especially for real estate investors navigating foreclosures. DSCR loans.

Travel 

✈️ Rising interest in unique STR destinations fuels tourism innovation. From ancient landmarks to eco-luxury retreats, creative STR offerings are enhancing guest experiences and expanding global travel options. Tourism trends.

🌍 AI shapes the third wave of travel innovation. With Agentic AI enabling personalized trip planning and real-time adaptability, travelers are discovering unprecedented convenience and customization. AI in travel.

🌿 Sustainable tourism rises as a market priority. Eco-conscious travelers are driving demand for green accommodations, influencing how STRs operate globally. Sustainable tourism.