We currently own an STR in Red Lodge Mt.

You could have a few things driving the cost:-Location - if the house is more remote the contractor will have higher costs to get out there (gas, lodging, limited resources) or if you are using a local guy he might be higher because he knows there are fewer competitors -El Nino - the roofers we use are all busy because people are rushing to get work done before the rains hit.  

All around Jackson, Conway and North Conway you can find some great SFR's, Townhomes, and smaller cottages that get a lot of traffic 365.You have 5 main Mountains to Ski/Snowboard/Tube plus lodges all in that area as well as a great off the beaten path town filled with coffee shops, Bars, Restaurants, Ski shops, Outlets, Mall, and a  Main train station that goes all the way up into the White Mountains. 

I recommend "bulletproofing" your property if any updates need to be made, such as waterproof luxury vinyl flooring. 

Added Luxury Vinyl to Kitchen and Bathroom.

As a Realtor selling luxury homes and working with investors, I'd love to connect.

I am a luxury watch dealer by trade, but I've been looking to get into real estate investing.

Also it’s a luxury market and with that you’ll need luxury amenities.

People kill their baby money soldiers too soon, and they kill them by spending them on luxuries, like you describe.To me, it comes down to mindsets, the poor, the middle class and the wealthy mindset.

It’s not luxury by any means but has potential.