As we enter the final season of 2025, interest rates are finally dropping. For the last couple of years, the higher interest rates have been a hurdle for buyers interested in owning vacation cabins they can rent out. We’ve met many who have been reluctant about purchasing a rental as an investment at a time […]
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A sweeping new tax law signed into effect in July 2025, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), has created powerful new tax incentives for real estate investors. One of the most impactful components of this legislation is the restoration of 100% bonus depreciation, which can significantly reduce taxable income for those purchasing short-term rental properties
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What kind of attitude will give you an edge to meet and exceed your real estate goals in 2025? Let’s look at some of the more common goals to figure that out. First, let’s look at sellers. If you’re a seller whose goal is a fast and easy sale for the best current market price:
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I think we’re all grateful to close out 2024! It began with an uphill battle in real estate. If you were a seller who was used to the heights of Covid when multiple offers were the flavor of the day, or one of the buyers reeling from the challenge of rising interest rates, or just
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Buying vs. Building As an investor, should I build or should I buy something already built? This is a great question and one I have been asked frequently over the years! As we move through the current season of real estate, buyers I speak with continue to ask me whether building a new cabin makes
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Why Owning Investment Property in the Great Smoky Mountains is so Affordable! There are a number of state and local government factors that contribute to how well cabins perform as rentals. These are just wonderful for Tennesseans! But they are also fantastic for our friends and family outside of our state that come to invest
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I am excited to share with you one of my favorite tax benefits on our Smoky Mountain rental properties. It is called “Accelerated Depreciation.” This accelerated depreciation has been allowed by the IRS for many years, it is just not commonly known. I remember when an accountant friend of mine told me about it. I
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How to Get a Good Deal in this Market The best way to get a good deal in this market is to purchase a property that is underperforming. Of course, you must understand and analyze correctly why it has a lackluster performance. But once you analyze that, you will be able to troubleshoot the issues
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2023: A Good Year to Invest in the Great Smokies In the last few years, the Great Smoky Mountain area has been rated by VRBO, Trip Advisor and others who track short term rental revenues as one of the top 10 places in the United States to invest. One month we were thrilled to find
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Recently I read a Forbes article that said those who have considerable wealth entering 2023 will favor purchasing real estate investments, particularly “legacy” properties – second homes that will diversify their portfolio and allow their families to enjoy the investment. I couldn’t agree more! Some interesting facts below as to why: Real estate can provide
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