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Opportunity #1
📋 4 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,776 sqft
🏷️ Price: $925,000
💵 Projected Annual: $240K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 26%
Property Highlights:
4-bedroom property with potential to sleep up to 20 guests
Direct beachfront access with stunning water views
High-revenue potential: $220–250K per year
Prime location in a top-performing rental market
Super Property Upgrades:
Extend the deck and add a drop-in pool and hot tub
Add a putting green and fire pit for outdoor entertainment
Upgrade interior with bold, high-end design to enhance appeal
Improve overall guest experience to maximize rental performance
🌊 Luxury Coastal Escape Designed for Elevated Beachfront Living. Discover a refined seaside retreat that perfectly blends style, comfort, and investment appeal. Designed to capture the beauty of its surroundings, this exceptional home offers bright, airy interiors, effortless flow for gathering and entertaining, and a seamless connection to the coastal landscape. Sophisticated finishes, thoughtfully curated spaces, and an inviting atmosphere create a memorable experience for both owners and guests, making this an outstanding opportunity for personal enjoyment or continued rental success.
Opportunity #2
📋 5 Beds • 3.5 Baths • 3,092 sqft
🏷️ Price: $825,000
💵 Projected Annual: $252K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 30%
Property Highlights:
Versatile dual-living setup with a 2,080 SF main home + 1,012 SF detached guest house/ADU, ideal for multigenerational living or rental income.
Expansive upper deck with Lake Travis views and stunning Texas sunset backdrops.
Flexible interior spaces including an upstairs loft, dedicated tech nook, and detached ADU with private entrance and kitchenette.
No HOA + proven short-term rental success, offering the rare ability to live in one space and rent the other.
🌄 Hill Country Hideaway with Endless Lifestyle Potential. Experience the charm of Hill Country living in this thoughtfully updated retreat, where comfort, privacy, and flexibility come together effortlessly. Bright open interiors, modern finishes, and well-designed living spaces create an inviting atmosphere ideal for both everyday living and hosting guests. Nestled in a peaceful lakeside setting, this property offers a rare blend of tranquility and convenience, making it equally suited as a personal escape, full-time residence, or exceptional investment opportunity.
Opportunity #3
📋 2 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,304 sqft
🏷️ Price: $875,000
💵 Projected Annual: $140K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 16%
Property Highlights:
2-bedroom, 3-bath cabin with spectacular views of Mt. LeConte, part of an established overnight rental program.
Main level features a private indoor pool, hardwood floors, plush living room with stone gas fireplace, and a luxurious kitchen with granite countertops and double-sink island.
Expansive deck with Adirondack chairs, firepit, hot tub, and panoramic mountain vistas, perfect for gatherings or quiet retreats.
Two bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs, game room, second sitting area, plus access to pools, tennis courts, and play areas managed by Chalet Village Resort.
🏡 Secluded Mountain Escape in Chalet Village. Discover the perfect blend of privacy and convenience in this charming cabin nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. Surrounded by lush landscapes and serene mountain scenery, this home offers a peaceful retreat while still being close to local attractions, shopping, and dining. With flexible living spaces, cozy common areas, and easy access to community amenities, it’s ideal for both relaxing getaways and entertaining friends and family.
Opportunity #4
📋 4 Beds • 3.5 Baths • 3,010 sqft
🏷️ Price: $950,000
💵 Projected Annual: $175K
📈 Est. Gross ROI: 18%
Property Highlights:
Updated property with 5 bedroom potential
20 minutes to downtown Asheville
Corner lot with just under 1 acre
Super Property Upgrades:
Elevate the interior with design, furniture and decor
Create game room in garage area
Fence in the backyard for additional privacy
Extend deck to add hot tub and sauna
Fire pit and star gazing tent in the backyard
🏡 Elegant Robinson Creek Retreat with Main-Level Luxury. Experience timeless comfort in this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in sought-after Robinson Creek, ideally located between Asheville and Hendersonville just minutes from South Asheville shopping, dining, and Whole Foods. The open-concept main level features a spacious family room and a stunning chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and an oversized island. A serene main-level primary suite, large screened porch, three upstairs bedrooms, two full baths, and an oversized bonus room complete the home, offering the perfect blend of style, function, and everyday luxury.
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