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Pocono Vacation Home Sales & Short-term Rental

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Welcome, I am Mark Shay, a realtor focused on investment properties and short-term rental business in the Pocono Mountains area.

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Mark’s picks in Pocono area

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$470,000

1067 Cottontail Road

Not in a HOA

3

2

2096sq.ft

Cap rate

4.58%

Occupancy rate

38.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$775,000

151 S Lake Drive

Split Rock and Lake Harmony

5

3

2096sq.ft

Cap rate

4.28%

Occupancy rate

31.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$395,000

7134 Sunset Lane

Stillwater Estates and Lakes Civic Assn

3

2

2096sq.ft

Cap rate

4.32%

Occupancy rate

39.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$469,000

901-902 L Penn Forest Drive

Indian Mountain Lake

4

3

2096sq.ft

Cap rate

1.65%

Occupancy rate

33.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$384,900

123 Buck Hill Road

Brier Crest Woods

4

2

2096sq.ft

Cap rate

4.55%

Occupancy rate

35.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$369,900

1267 Chandus Way

Pocono Farms

3

3

2096sq.ft

Cap rate

1.11%

Occupancy rate

31.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$710,000

957 Sir Lionel Court

Camelot, Greenwood, Pinecrest

4

4

2096sq.ft

Cap rate

0.95%

Occupancy rate

30.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$349,000

54 Slalom Way

Others (BCL, BMLE, Tunkhannock, White Haven)

3

3

2096sq.ft

Cap rate

4.38%

Occupancy rate

36.00%

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Testimonials

Jcarmody73

Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Pocono lake, PA

When it was still definitely a seller's market, Mark found our ideal spot in Poconos where we could start our Short Term Rental venture. He gave that extra touch to make sure our bid was completive and won. Thanks Mark and hope to obtain more properties in Poconos with Mark!

Susan perez01

Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Albrightsville, PA

Highly recommend! Fantastic Realtor with extensive knowledge. I am a first time home buyer and he was a huge help every step of the way. He helped me find my vacation/investment home in a wonderful lake community.

Andrew peckham

Bought a Single Family home in 2021 in Albrightsville, PA.

Mark was really great! He was very knowledgeable about the area and key to us picking the right neighborhood to search for our vacation home. He was extremely helpful in ensuring that we could look at places on our limited time schedule and with our little kiddos! He kept in touch throughout the process and continues to reach out to make sure everything is going smoothly.

Samuel Everett

Jim Thorpe, PA 2022

Mark Shay made the purchase of my new STR in Jim Thorpe almost effortless. Based on my criteria, he had a list of homes to choose from within an hour of my request. I am not from the area, so Mark connected me with vendors and helped me safely navigate the STR licensing process. Mark Shay is a great realtor and ambassador for the Poconos mountain community and I highly recommend him for your home purchase journey.

Jcarmody73

Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Pocono lake, PA

When it was still definitely a seller's market, Mark found our ideal spot in Poconos where we could start our Short Term Rental venture. He gave that extra touch to make sure our bid was completive and won. Thanks Mark and hope to obtain more properties in Poconos with Mark!

Susan perez01

Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Albrightsville, PA

Highly recommend! Fantastic Realtor with extensive knowledge. I am a first time home buyer and he was a huge help every step of the way. He helped me find my vacation/investment home in a wonderful lake community.

Latest Articles

February 09, 2025

The 2025 Poconos STR Conference is shaping up to be the most valuable event yet for short-term rental (STR) owners, investors, property managers, and industry professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned STR operator or just getting started, this conference offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, network, and grow. Taking Place Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the KalahariContinue reading "2025 Poconos STR Conference Coming March 6"

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January 12, 2025

Finding and then starting a successful short-term rental (STR) in the Poconos involves careful planning and execution. Poconos is a nice vacation spot, conveniently located in a mountain market, three hours away from 47 million people. Poconos has year-round attractions, it a great last-minute option for those that want to get away for a weekendContinue reading "Steps to Finding a Successful Short-Term Rental in the Poconos"

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January 08, 2025

As short-term rentals (“STRs”) continue to thrive in the Pocono Region and across Pennsylvania, it is important that owners, buyers and owners’ associations (HOAs/POAs) understand their rights. In several recent cases, overreaching HOAs have had their restrictive STR policies overturned and appeals have gone as high as the state’s Commonwealth Court. You can read moreContinue reading "Protecting Short-Term Rental Rights in Pennsylvania"

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September 25, 2024

The seller’s market may be over, and a balanced market may finally be here in the Poconos Vacation Home Market. The economic data of the nation’s economy points us to a “soft landing” as interest rates are declining ahead of what is predicted to be official cuts and the rapidly escalating home prices have plateaued.Continue reading "Pocono STR and Vacation Home Real Estate Market Update – Fall 2024"

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