The ones that do well are the ones that stand out — themed homes, heated pools, game rooms, great photography, and top-tier management.

That said the market has corrected so hard here that there are finally some deals to be had as people have rushed to ditch even turn-key places.We just recently had a client pick up a themed home in Champions Gate similar to mine above and another I manage that both do around $135k annual gross revenue at a purchase price of $715k.  19% revenue on purchase price turnkey with no additions is tough to find these days.That said, whether it's finding a themed one turn key or doing the theming yourself, theming is an absolute must if raw returns factor into your decision at all.If you're buying as a lifestyle asset, personal use, etc then it's reasonable to do without it.

Just posting for feedback. This property is not actively up for sale yet. 85-95% occupancy in the last 5 months. Super host status. New roof. New appliances including new pool filter and heater. Located in the Terra V...

I’d experiment with setting a higher minimum in Pricelabs (closer to $240–$260) since your demand is strong, and really market the murals as a unique Disney-themed draw.

The Schlage lock seems to be a consistent theme.

I am curious where exactly your properties are located and if they are "themed" attracting Disney/Universal guests specifically or if they are standard vacation rentals.

Hey BP community, I've been talking with a lot of flippers lately and I'm noticing some recurring themes about what's making deals harder to pencil in 2025.

The theme is roughly the same across the industry. 

That doesn't mean that you have to start from scratch - but a theme or a general game plan will go a long way in differentiating your BNB listing from the local competition.

No shade to the great Dolly Parton (our golden retriever is literally named after her) or her iconic theme park — but let’s be clear: that’s just one small area of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.