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Every property in The Deal Drop has been vetted for cash flow potential, market strength, and STR viability. We do the digging so you don't have to.

🌲 Turnkey Banner Elk Mountain Retreat with Hot Tub. Nestled on nearly one acre in the sought-after Highlands community, this Cape Cod-style home features a spacious open floor plan, two main-level decks, a hot tub, and a finished walkout basement with extra bedrooms and game room. Fully furnished and income-ready, it generated strong rental income in 2024 and includes a renter database. Just minutes from downtown Banner Elk and Sugar & Beech Mountain ski resorts, it’s perfect as a second home, full-time retreat, or turnkey rental investment.

💦 San Marco All-Brick Home with Pool & Bonus Spaces. This two-story home features modern updates from 2010 and 2024, newly refinished hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with upscale appliances and island, renovated bathrooms, and a versatile bonus room above the garage. Outside, a private pool and detached pool house create the perfect retreat for entertaining and relaxation. Bonus spaces and pool house are not included in the main square footage.

💦 Shepherd Forest Ranch with Modern Updates. Updated ranch on a corner lot featuring dual living areas and craftsman details. Open kitchen with quartz countertops, gas range, island vent hood, and new GE appliances. Primary bath with walk-in shower and Carrara marble vanities. Detached 2-car garage with new roof and siding, huge RV carport, gated driveway, new HVAC (2020), updated plumbing and electrical, and smart-home features. Not a flood home.

🌿🏡 Charming Tiny Farms Arts & Crafts Home.Welcome to 2 Holly Hill Court in the desirable Tiny Farms subdivision. This custom home features an open floor plan with stone fireplace, spacious kitchen with island, and bright dining area. Enjoy a private covered patio and level yard, perfect for outdoor living. The owner’s suite includes a walk-in closet and oversized bath with soaker tub, shower, and double sinks. Upstairs offers a finished bonus room, additional bedrooms with dual-sink bath, and a 225 sq. ft. unfinished room over the garage for extra space. Oversized double garage with storage. Move-in ready, less than 5 miles from Patton Avenue.

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STR Law empowers property owners with essential legal tools, leading to increased compliance and reduced risk in the short-term rental market. Founded by attorney Katie Johnson, a University of Michigan Law School graduate and experienced short-term rental owner, STR Law was created to make legal protection simple and accessible. Seeing a gap in affordable, reliable resources for hosts and investors, Katie built STR Law to offer attorney-drafted templates that keep your properties compliant and your assets protected.

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