Appreciation in PF a concern?

[Phung Vo]

Hello all!  Long time lurker, first time poster! I have learned so much from these forums and feel like I am ready to jump in!

I currently have 2 LTRs but I want to get my feet wet in the STR market! However, these feet are starting to get alittle cold!

I am in a good situation, financially, to be able to entertain buying a cabin in Sevierville!  I'm going big, looking for 4 bd /4 ba BUT, they are easily going for over $1 million.

Advice and/or reassurance would be greatly appreciated!!!  Would it be more prudent/responsible to maybe get started with something a tad less expensive?  

Thank you all!!!