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Opportunity #1

📋 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,580 sqft

🏷️ Price: $925,000

💵 Projected Annual: $150K

📈 Est. Gross ROI: 16%

Property Highlights:
  • Exclusive gated Paradise Retreat community with private beach access

  • Prime Miramar Beach location south of Scenic 98 near dining and top attractions

  • Strong, consistent rental demand in a high-traffic vacation market

  • Ideal blend of privacy, convenience, and coastal lifestyle appeal

🌊 Beachfront STR Retreat with Private Access. Gated Paradise Retreat home with deeded beach access and 320 feet of private shoreline, just steps from the Gulf. Fully furnished and turnkey, it features a brand-new pool and deck, spacious outdoor pavilion, and open-concept interior designed for entertaining and coastal living.

Located along Scenic 98 with golf cart access to local dining and beach favorites, this 3BR/2BA property comfortably sleeps 8 and offers strong short-term rental potential in a highly desirable beach market.

Opportunity #2

📋 6 Beds • 6 Baths • 4,560 sqft

🏷️ Price: $1,300,000

💵 Projected Annual: $220K

📈 Est. Gross ROI: 17%

Property Highlights:
  • Prime walkable coastal location just blocks from the beach and minutes to Port Canaveral, attracting both beachgoers and cruise travelers

  • Unique Space Coast demand driver with year-round occupancy boosted by rocket launches and aerospace activity

  • Flexible, turnkey layout with strong potential for themed design, plus ample parking and outdoor space for families and groups

  • STR-friendly zoning in Cape Canaveral allows for optimized nightly rates and higher booking turnover compared to nearby markets

🌴🚀 Modern Coastal Duplex Steps from the Beach. Rare 2025-built duplex just five blocks from the beach with no HOA, offering a prime blend of luxury coastal living and strong investment potential. Each unit feels like a single-family home with spacious open layouts, designer kitchens, and flexible living spaces designed for comfort and functionality.

Perfectly positioned near Port Canaveral, cruise terminals, waterfront dining, and iconic rocket launch viewing areas, this property delivers both lifestyle appeal and consistent short-term or long-term rental demand in a high-growth coastal market.

Opportunity #3

📋 3 Beds 3 Baths • 2,142 sqft

🏷️ Price: $750,000

💵 Projected Annual: $150K

📈 Est. Gross ROI: 20%

Property Highlights:

  • Rare indoor pool cabin in gated Bear Creek Crossing just minutes from the Parkway, one of the Smokies’ top STR-performing areas

  • Year-round guest magnet with private indoor pool, hot tub deck, and loft game space driving high booking appeal

Super Property Upgrades:

  • True low-maintenance investment with HOA covering major costs like internet, cable, landscaping, snow removal, and amenities

  • Strong upside potential with cosmetic refresh opportunities to increase nightly rates and overall rental performance

🏔️ Turnkey Smoky Mountain Retreat with Indoor Pool. Located in the highly sought-after Bear Creek Crossing community just minutes from the Parkway, this rare cabin offers exceptional short-term rental potential in one of the Smokies’ top-performing areas. Designed to attract year-round demand, it features a private indoor pool, relaxing hot tub deck, and versatile loft game space that enhance the guest experience and support strong, consistent bookings.

Opportunity #4

📋 4 Beds • 3 Baths • 3,160 sqft

🏷️ Price: $850,000

💵 Projected Annual: $200K

📈 Est. Gross ROI: 24%

Property Highlights:
  • Stunning year-round southern views with breathtaking sunrises

  • Open-concept modern design with vaulted ceilings and a spacious kitchen

  • Flexible layout featuring a private 2-bedroom apartment for guests or rental income

  • Prime location just minutes from West Asheville and downtown, in a short-term rental–friendly neighborhood

Super Property Upgrades:

  • Style with furniture and décor

  • Convert garage to home theater

  • Add 2 bedrooms for more occupancy

  • Turn bonus space into game room

  • Extend deck with hot tub + sauna

  • Add outdoor dining and kitchen

🌄 Mountain View Retreat. Enjoy stunning year-round southern views from this modern 4-bedroom, 3-bath home just minutes from West Asheville and downtown. The open layout features vaulted ceilings, a bright living space, and a sleek kitchen with quartz countertops and a large island. A private lower-level 2-bedroom apartment adds flexibility for guests, rental income, or multigenerational living in a short-term rental–friendly community.

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