I also like Mobile, I just looked up some preliminary data (linked below) but going to dive deep to see what is driving the economic growth in Mobile.https://www.huduser.gov/portal/periodicals/USHMC/r...V/R - Troy

My one and only problem with using any of these platforms are it's reliance on AirBNB data, which is often not the primary booking platform for many VR's.  

That's what you can expect for a 2 bedroom VR. 

If you know how many bedrooms and the general area within Gatlinburg I can do some quick research and plug everything into my VR performa for you and send a screen shot of the estimated weeks needed to break even, annual ROI and cash flow but here is what I would need to know: Are you self managing or hiring a manager? 

If you want to PM me I would be happy to send you a financial analysis format I created for my other VR properties.

I bought mine in interest of having it fully furnished for VR, and did fairly well in year 1.

As @Patrick Franta mentioned, if you do your research and buy right, it's hard to beat a VR on Maui.  

There are VR properties in Orange County that rent from $2000 - 10,000 or more per week! 

I like the idea of selling an expensive VR condo in Waikiki and buying a much cheaper non-VR condo in Kihei.

Thanks Dmitriy, we may change & start a self directed IRA on a large VR project next year vs portfolio lending.