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Opportunity #1
📋 2 Beds • 2 Baths • 840 sqft
🏷️ Price: $460,000
💵 Projected Annual: $105K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 27%
Property Highlights:
Proven short-term rental investment averaging approximately $105,000 in annual gross revenue over the past five years
6.59 private acres backing to approximately 1,500 acres of protected forest and land trust property
Two custom container homes with mountain-view decks, rustic finishes, and inviting outdoor gathering spaces
Additional income and expansion potential with RV hookup, storage outbuilding, and 3-4 possible future build sites
🏔️ Private Mountain Retreat with Proven Rental Income & Expansion Potential. Experience a one-of-a-kind mountain getaway in beautiful Oconee County featuring two custom-built container homes on 6.59 private acres with breathtaking long-range mountain views. This unique retreat offers peaceful seclusion, stylish rustic finishes, inviting outdoor living spaces, and close proximity to Stumphouse Mountain Trail, Issaqueena Falls, and Yellow Branch. Whether you’re seeking a private escape, income-producing property, or future development opportunity, this mountain retreat delivers endless possibilities.
Opportunity #2
📋 4 Beds • 3 Baths • 3,335 sqft
🏷️ Price: $600,000
💵 Projected Annual: $165K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 28%
Property Highlights:
Ideal STR investment with resort-style amenities guests love year-round
Nearly one-acre private lot on a quiet no-HOA street with room to relax and entertain
Rustic log cabin charm with exposed beams, stone fireplace, and updated interior spaces
Spacious outdoor setup featuring a pool, waterfall, jacuzzi, outdoor bar, fireplace, and workshop/shed
🌲 STR-Friendly Log Cabin Retreat with Resort-Style Backyard. Discover the perfect short-term rental opportunity in Magnolia with this charming log cabin retreat on nearly an acre at the end of a quiet no-HOA street. Designed for relaxation and memorable guest experiences, the home features warm rustic finishes, exposed wood beams, a cozy stone fireplace, and inviting indoor-outdoor living spaces. Guests will love the resort-style backyard complete with a sparkling pool, waterfall, jacuzzi, outdoor bar, fireplace, and fruit trees — all conveniently located just minutes from town with easy access to Hwy 249.
Opportunity #3
📋 4 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,698 sqft
🏷️ Price: $599,000
💵 Projected Annual: $85K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 19%
Property Highlights:
Rare level waterfront lot located in a quiet protected cove at the 1-mile marker
Fully remodeled in 2023 with updated kitchen, flooring, decks, appliances, and modern finishes
Turnkey setup including dock, boat lift, furnishings, and active Airbnb/VRBO rental potential
Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout with vaulted ceilings and stunning lake views throughout
🌊 Turnkey Lakefront STR Retreat at Lake Ozark. Experience the best of lakefront living with this beautifully remodeled waterfront retreat on Lake Ozark. Situated on a rare level lot in a peaceful protected cove, this turnkey property offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience. The updated interior features vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, modern finishes, and spacious living areas designed for relaxing lake weekends or unforgettable guest stays. Complete with a dock, lift, and proven Airbnb/VRBO rental potential, this property is an incredible opportunity for both personal enjoyment and investment income.
Opportunity #4
📋 3 Beds • 5 Baths • 4,762 sqft
🏷️ Price: $1,300,000
💵 Projected Annual: $250K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 19%
Property Highlights:
Rare private setting in Jones Cove Valley with pond, waterfall, and wooded surroundings
Renovated in 2018 with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, hardwood floors, and large windows
Stone fireplace centerpiece with warm, open living spaces designed for comfort and entertaining
Flexible layout with primary suite, guest areas, and detached garage with separate living quarters
Super Property Upgrades:
Add barrel sauna and cold plunge for full spa experience
Elevate interior for a modern and luxury retreat
Create a gym with yoga area
Game room in lower level bonus space
Movie theater in garage area
Fire pit area with pergola and lighting below deck
Outdoor dining, kitchen and grill/pizza stone
Tree nets in lower yard with bridges
⛰️ Private Mountain Estate in Jones Cove Valley. Nestled in the peaceful Jones Cove Valley, this rare mountain estate offers unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and timeless craftsmanship. Surrounded by wooded landscapes, a pond, and a waterfall, the home blends serene outdoor living with warm, elegant interiors featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, hardwoods, and expansive windows. A true retreat, it delivers comfort, seclusion, and refined mountain living.
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