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Updated over 2 years ago on . Most recent reply

STR on a Dirt Road, is it a dealbreaker?
Hi All,
I'm looking at a great property at a great price but it's on a dirt road in the Poconos.
It's the type of place I'm looking to get $1000 a night, 9bedrooms, etc. so it would be something groups use for retreats or family reunions etc, which means a lot of cars getting in and out.
It's a very bumpy dirt and gravel road, looks like it's never been regraded, in a heavily wooded area. Neighbors plow the road in the winter. It's not up a hill, just flat road.
Is the dirt road a deal breaker?
Thanks in advance
David
Most Popular Reply

This would not be a deal breaker for me. Now if the road were miles, that might be a different story. I have driven much more than 1000 ft on dirt roads to retreats. You may want to spend some money to do some repairs - maybe neighbor will pitch in.