Issue No. 75 · The Deal Drop
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Properties
$297K
Top Revenue
22%
Top ROI
📋 What’s Inside This Drop
Four different angles, four different markets — here’s the quick read on what’s worth a deeper look this drop.
Property 1 — Fayetteville, AR: $435K STR opportunity generating projected ~$73K/year (~17% ROI) with a rare transferable STR permit, turnkey furnishings, and a prime location just minutes from the University of Arkansas.
Property 2 — Pocono Summit, PA: $459K STR opportunity generating projected ~$101K/year (~22% ROI) with proven rental history, premium amenities, and value-add potential in the heart of the Poconos.
Property 3 — Cape May, NJ: $824K STR opportunity generating projected ~$133K/year (~16% ROI) with a fully renovated coastal home, strong value-add potential, and easy access to Cape May's top attractions.
Property 4 — Banner Elk, NC: $2.4M STR opportunity generating projected ~$297K/year (~11% ROI) with a fully turnkey mountain compound, breathtaking long-range Blue Ridge Mountain views, and proven rental history in the heart of North Carolina's High Country.
🏠 The Properties
We pressure-tested hundreds of listings this week. Here’s the shortlist — ranked by projected ROI after expenses.
📋 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,987 sqft
🏷️ Price: $435,000
💵 Projected Annual: $73K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 17%
Why it made the cut:
Transferable STR permit conveys with the property—a rare advantage in a market with a waitlist for new permits
Fully furnished and turnkey, ready to generate income from day one
Just 8 minutes from the University of Arkansas, dining, entertainment, and year-round events
Proven investment opportunity with strong long-term upside in one of Arkansas' most supply-constrained STR markets
📋 4 Beds • 2 Baths • 2,224 sqft
🏷️ Price: $459,000
💵 Projected Annual: $101K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 22%
Why it made the cut:
Fully furnished and turnkey with proven short-term rental income
Guest-favorite amenities including a hot tub and sauna that support premium nightly rates
Spacious 4-bedroom chalet with room to enhance the design and guest experience
Located in the desirable Stillwater Lakes community with easy access to the Poconos' top attractions
📋 4 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,675 sqft
🏷️ Price: $824,000
💵 Projected Annual: $133K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 16%
Why it made the cut:
Fully renovated and move-in ready, offering a clean slate for a premium STR design
Outstanding upside by adding a pool, hot tub, fire pit, tiki bar, and outdoor entertaining space
Just 5 minutes to the Delaware Bay, 15 minutes to downtown Cape May, and 20 minutes to Wildwood
Spacious 4-bedroom layout ideal for families and group vacations
Rare combination of high projected ROI, coastal location, and value-add potential in one of New Jersey's premier beach markets
📋 6 Beds • 6 Baths • 4,856 sqft
🏷️ Price: $2,399,000
💵 Projected Annual: $297K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 11%
Why it made the cut:
Two fully equipped 3BR/2BA units—ideal for larger groups, multi-family stays, or dual bookings
Live in one unit and rent the other, or maximize income by operating both as short-term rentals
Brand-new construction with modern finishes, quartz countertops, screened lanais, and private fenced backyards
2-car garage for each unit with potential to add guest-focused amenities and increase revenue
Flexible investment opportunity for STRs, mid-term rentals, or corporate housing
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📍 Market of the Week: Fayetteville, AR
Why Fayetteville continues to attract STR investors: a strong university-driven demand base, steady ADR growth, and a relatively small inventory make it an appealing market for investors focused on long-term fundamentals.
The three levers driving performance right now:
Consistent demand anchored by the University of Arkansas — Beyond leisure travel, Fayetteville benefits from year-round demand generated by university events, Razorback athletics, business travel, and the city's growing cultural scene.
Pricing power remains resilient — ADR has increased to approximately $127 per night (+4.0% YoY), demonstrating the market's ability to support higher nightly rates despite softer occupancy.
A growing but still limited inventory — Active listings have increased (+8.8%) to just over 200 properties, creating more competition while still remaining a relatively small and manageable STR market.
Fayetteville is a diversified, university-driven STR market where steady pricing power and year-round demand provide solid long-term potential, even as increasing inventory places greater emphasis on property quality and revenue management.
🎯 YOUR SHORTCUT: THE MARKET MATCH CALL
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— The Deal Drop Team 💧