Sevier County is getting saturated, so exploring emerging markets like North Georgia, Chattanooga, and East TN makes sense—especially near outdoor adventure spots.Glamping properties thrive on direct bookings, social media marketing, and influencer partnerships rather than just Airbnb.

Disclaimer: I am a licensed real estate broker associate in Florida, but this is not legal or financial advice.

I'm from the Southern, MI area and I am also building my real estate media business, Elicit Real Estate Media Co. 

Quote from @Peter Tverdov: There are many popular social media posts right now portraying that DC homes are going up for sale all over the place because of DOGE cuts.

Also, market the property on social media with in various real estate groups, if you haven't done so already.You may want to consider promotions such as waving the application fee, or half off first month's rent, etc.I hope you get them rented out soon! 

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating with integritySo, start out by CONSISTENTLY posting what you are doing on whatever social media channels you currently use.

🚨 DISCLAIMER - This post isn’t for you if:❌ You think a vacation rental is just a place to sleep.❌ You furnish with the cheapest finds, not a strategy.❌ You believe all guests are the same and unique design doesn’t really impact revenue.❌ You’re unfamiliar with an analytical approach to design and assume insights like these are just opinions, not proven strategies.❌ You think using emojis means I copied this from somewhere—I’m just a millennial who likes to keep things engaging.BUUUT if you’re an investor who wants to attract high-paying guests, increase your nightly rate, and create a rental that markets itself, keep reading.A question I get A LOT is: “How can I market my vacation rental?” 

Buyers need to be able to imagine themselves in the space and well-done staging helps them do that.Lastly, use agent networks and social media to spread the word.

The reality of investing is often much different than people see on social media - you need the fuel to power your investment properties!

Disclaimer: I am a Realtor and run a brokerage in Tucson but only looking to speak as another investor!