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Opportunity #1
📋 5 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,900 sqft
🏷️ Price: $490,000
💵 Projected Annual: $170K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 35%
Property Highlights:
Home on a 0.49-acre corner lot with grand entry, soaring ceilings, fireplace, and built-in aquarium
Chef’s kitchen with granite, stainless appliances, commercial range, double ovens; first-floor primary suite with whirlpool tub and cedar closet
Large secondary rooms and spacious gameroom/media room with wet bar
Backyard with pool, waterfall, slide, koi pond, covered decks, and detached 3-car garage with porte-cochere
Super Property Upgrades:
Fresh paint + modern design refresh to elevate the home into a premium short-term rental
Add a pickleball court to tap into a high-demand amenity and boost bookings
Convert garage into a full game room (arcades, ping pong, foosball) for an all-in-one entertainment experience
Optimize layout to maximize sleeping capacity (add beds / flex an extra bedroom setup) to increase revenue potential
🌊 Luxury Corner-Lot Home with Pool. Set on a rare 0.49-acre corner lot, this home features a grand entry, soaring ceilings, fireplace, and built-in aquarium. The chef’s kitchen offers granite countertops and stainless appliances, while a spacious gameroom/media area provides entertainment. The backyard retreat includes a pool, waterfall, slide, koi pond, and covered decks, plus a detached 3-car garage with porte-cochere. Conveniently located near major highways, it blends luxury with easy city access.
Opportunity #2
📋 5 Beds • 5 Baths • 2,606 sqft
🏷️ Price: $965,000
💵 Projected Annual: $175K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 18%
Property Highlights:
Just three blocks from the Gulf of Mexico with dedicated beach access, offering the ultimate “Salt Life” lifestyle
2x6 exterior, Hardi siding, metal roofs, storm-rated windows, shiplap/wainscoting interiors, quartz countertops, designer tile, and LVP flooring
Fully furnished, rental-ready duplex with garages for extra convenience; proven vacation rental income in the West End community
Each unit features its own saltwater pool and outdoor shower, combining luxury and privacy for residents or guests
💦 Coastal Investment with Exceptional Craftsmanship. Experience a rare opportunity to own a luxury duplex designed for durability and style, featuring Elite Coastal Construction upgrades built to withstand the elements. The property offers high ceilings, abundant natural light, and thoughtful architectural details that create a bright, open, and welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for both personal enjoyment and long-term rental income, it combines turnkey convenience with lasting quality in one of Laguna Beach’s most sought-after communities.
Opportunity #3
📋 2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,195 sqft
🏷️ Price: $600,000
💵 Projected Annual: $125K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 21%
Property Highlights:
Rare short-term rental authorization in a “holy grail” Satellite Beach location, allowing high-turnover vacation bookings
Direct oceanfront unit, fully furnished and turnkey with future bookings in place
Resort-style amenities including heated pool, fitness center, and shuffleboard for competitive vacation appeal
Modern structural upgrades with impact-rated windows/doors and a split-bedroom floor plan for peace of mind
💦 Turnkey Oceanfront Condo in Satellite Beach. This fully managed oceanfront condo is a rare turnkey investment, ready to generate income immediately with future bookings included. The unit offers ocean views, modern bathrooms, impact-rated windows and doors, and premium appliances. Resort-style amenities—including a heated pool, shuffleboard, bocce, BBQ area, workout room, and private beach access—enhance the coastal lifestyle for investors, snowbirds, or vacationers.
Opportunity #4
📋 5 Beds • 3 Baths • 3,306 sqft
🏷️ Price: $950,000
💵 Projected Annual: $200K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 21%
Property Highlights:
Updated cabin property with treehouse vibes
6 bedroom potential
10 minutes to downtown Asheville
Super Property Upgrades:
Elevate interior for a more luxury retreat
Create game room in garage space
Movie theater in upper bonus room
Hot tub and sauna on lower deck
Outdoor dining, grill and fire pit area on upper deck
🌿🏡 Private Cabin Retreat with Modern Comforts. This spacious cabin-style home offers privacy just minutes from downtown Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Featuring five bedrooms, multiple living areas, a finished basement, and outdoor decks with an electric sauna, it’s ideal for multi-generational living or entertaining. Highlights include a wood-burning fireplace, sunroom with wood stove, and a conservatory with skylights. Located outside city limits, the home has a successful history as a short-term rental.
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