Startup costs for STR cabin in Gatlinburg

[James Rowe]

I'm working on my expenses spreadsheet for purchasing my first STR cabin near Gatlinburg. I currently have:

1. $175 Smart lock keypad for remote management of door lock on Amazon

2. Furnishings that may not already be present

3. Utilities start-up fees

4. Initial cleaning fee if needed (may do it myself if possible)

5. Initial maintenance costs to get the place ready to rent (if not ready to go already)

6. Listing/marketing upfront fees (not sure if there are any)?

I don’t know what I don’t know here so please feel free to help me out or tell me if I’m way off track. How much are you guys seeing these things cost? What would you plan for?