All Forum Posts by: Leslie Anne Morris
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Post: I just did a huge remodel of my house in Pigeon Forge
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Quote from @Michael Baum:
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Sweeet! You should send some of the pics to Dolly. I bet she would love it and respond! I have heard she is a great person.
Ooooh I was thinking this! But where to send them ?!
Dolly Parton, Dollywood, 2700
Dollywood Parks Blvrd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
Post: I just did a huge remodel of my house in Pigeon Forge
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Quote from @Michael Baum:
Sweeet! You should send some of the pics to Dolly. I bet she would love it and respond! I have heard she is a great person.
Ooooh I was thinking this! But where to send them ?!
Post: I just did a huge remodel of my house in Pigeon Forge
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I just did a huge remodel of my house in Pigeon Forge. Curious to know what you all have done to stand out in your STR market! Please share, because I own another house right down the street and am contemplating doing it next!
Here's the house:
Themed Out! Over-the-Top Pink Dolly Theme Project in Pigeon Forge, TN (biggerpockets.com)
Post: Got my first STR property, need guidance for next one
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Start with your original lender first...then branch out. Let them know everything you've done...create a huge list of stuff with associated costs. You may need to pivot lenders, it may involve your loan rate increasing. If the new property purchase underwriting can offset that increase then you are in the clear and you should definitely do it again!
Post: Looking for Cash flow - wondering the expenses on STR
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I don't know Norris Lake, but I know Douglas Lake...I own a cabin there. It performs a little under your typical Sevierville cabin...it's about 25 minutes from Dollywood. Happy to share details.
Post: STR Newcomer Searching
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All of my STR were found on MLS. I haven't gotten too fancy.
Multiple listing service. It’s get an agent and find a property. I’d recommend getting a real estate agent who is also an investor in the market you’re shopping in.
Post: How accurate is AirDNA?
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It goes up and down based on what you type in. I looked at it previously and thought it was low for my market. I’d talk to other investors, realtors and do your own research versus just relying on one source.
Post: What is the best MTR/STR Direct Booking website host?
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Ownerrez supports Squarespace and they have widgets you can imbed on the site. Super easy. I’m rebuilding my page now and it should be live within the week.
Post: STR Newcomer Searching
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All of my STR were found on MLS. I haven't gotten too fancy.
Post: Gatlinburg maybe? Where to invest 50-70k investment for 80k + return
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Quote from @Bill Denney:
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I still believe in the Smoky Mountain market and am still active here. I’m seeing ‘deals’ all the time and saving the hot ones. Deals in quotes because the market is different now. Cash on cash around 10-20% in most cases. Also I’m a fan of the 2 bed / 2 bath with those killer views of the mountains and they still perform well. It enables you to get last minute bookings for a couple looking to get away. I hold quite a few in my portfolio and lots of my clients go for that size too.