I think we are seeing a general move to quality in STR across the Poconos and headed toward a position where 20% of the properties will generate 80% of the bookings revenue.The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau posts a dashboard of travel statistics that you might find interesting.  

I would go down to the city and find out how many other subdivisions are in there development process, the last time I was in tigard they said like 7 if i remember that right and those some of that was the subdivisions i think you are talking about at the base of bull mountain. my guess is that they will not be extending the UGB any time soon because that is why all of these new subdivisions are being developed. 

Sold my mother's house in Black Mountain (Asheville area).

I am testing being pet friendly at one of my properties in the Smoky Mountains and it hasn't seemed to make much difference. 

I am looking to buy my first STR in the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee this spring/ early summer, and am looking for some input from experienced owners in the area.

It is located in a prime area right next to the mountains, but needs some updating on all floors.

Mountain America Credit Union in Utah, 85% LTV, promo rate of 1.99%Merchants Bank MN See Pavel UshakovPenFed - max 3 other properties, 89% LTV Quorum Federal Credit Union 80% equity, owned by LLC is OK. 5 year interest only payments.

I went on the SB county website and it says STRs are only permitted in desert/mountain regions (rural living).

Purchase price: $165,000 Cash invested: $32,500 Sale price: $235,000 It was a 2/1 with 824 sq ft in a Northeast Phoenix neighborhood near Lookout Mountain trailhead.This was a full gut.

Located in North Mountain.