Building cabin for STR

[Maria Ferre]

Hi, I've been researching the possibility of buying land and building a cabin for twice a year vacation use -- and STR.

I'm researching at Front Royal, VA... and Boone NC (The place has to be somewhere between where I live which is NYC, and Moorseville NC where my family lives)

My BIG CONCERN:

1) Regulation and taxes. I'm concerned that I'll build and then some ordinance will be passed against STR. Of course I'm also concerned about rising taxes. Has anyone else done this before? What factors should I be considering here and what source of information can I go to for the exact info on wether it will be legal for me to construct for eventual STR?
Thanks!

Maria

[Danielle Moore]

Hi @Maria Ferre!

I am a realtor in the Boone / Blowing Rock area. You have to be careful of the town zoning and neighborhood restrictions for short term rental. Investment rentals are so popular up here, that neighborhoods will restrict them to keep it quiet for locals. Additionally, in the town of Blowing Rock you can only rent for 28+ days unless the property is zoned commercial, and there are other pockets like this as well.

If you are interested in the area, and would like any additional information, I would be happy to help!

Danielle