All Forum Posts by: Lauren Johnson

I have a family member that is very sick and unable to make her mortgage payments. Her retired mother who lives with her is currently making the payments, but she can not afford it either.

My husband and I have offered to buy the house for what she owes on the mortgage while still allowing them to live in the house rent free.

Does it make more sense to just add our name on the title? That way when she passes it is our property? What happens to the loan in this case if the loan is in her name?

@Luke Carl I hate all games, so I'm not a good judge when it comes to that :).  Management is more my thing!

@John Underwood Yes, we have a hot tub going in for sure!

Hi,

We are currently under contract on our first STR in the Smoky Mountains. We are trying to maximize space and offer the amenities that guests are looking for. The cabin currently has a game room with a pool table. We have room to do a nice home theater system with a sectional and video games and lose the pool table. The other option is to keep the pool table and do a nice size TV, but with no seating. We will have Queen bunks in this room as well with both options.

There is also another small loft space with a Foos Ball Table.  Thoughts from those with experience with what guests tend to like these days?

Thanks!

@Alanna Schroeder Currently under contract for our first one in Pigeon Forge, TN!

Thanks for all of your input everyone!  We are under contract on a property with @Avery Carl.  Thanks @Luke Carl for all of your information.  I know I will be calling you a lot!  Also, thanks @Julie McCoy and @Rhonda Blue for your warm welcome and all the info.  This is a great group of people and I look forward to this next adventure!

Thanks @Julie McCoy! Really helpful!

@John Underwood thanks! I have been in touch with @Avery Carl.

@Lucas Carl I will be calling you for sure. I have been in touch with @averycarl.

Hi

We are in the beginning stages of looking for a STR in the Sevierville area. I would love to hear from those of you that have invested there about what were the most important features to look for in choosing a property. Now that you own your property, what are some of the things that have come up for guests inquiring about renting from you?

Is view important? Number of master bedrooms? Hot tub? Etc.

We just want to make sure we are considering what the guests might be looking for when they go to rent a vacation property in this area.

Would love any and all feedback!

Thanks!

Lauren