
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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160 Ryans Road
Not in a HOA
6
3
Cap rate
5.25%
Occupancy rate
38.00%
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147 Lipo Way
Towamensing Trails
3
2
Cap rate
6.41%
Occupancy rate
45.00%
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56 Estates Drive
Lake Harmony Estates
8
5
Cap rate
-0.18%
Occupancy rate
38.00%
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196 Beaver Dam Road
Emerald Lakes
4
3
Cap rate
3.56%
Occupancy rate
46.00%
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104 Wolf Hollow Road
Split Rock and Lake Harmony
4
3
Cap rate
3.63%
Occupancy rate
37.00%
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360 Fawn Road
Locust Lake Village
4
2
Cap rate
2.17%
Occupancy rate
38.00%
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131 Comanche Trail
Arrowhead Lakes
3
2
Cap rate
10.39%
Occupancy rate
58.00%
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957 Sir Lionel Court
Camelot, Greenwood, Pinecrest
4
4
Cap rate
1.56%
Occupancy rate
35.00%
October 30, 2023
As we end October 2023, here some insight on the vacation home rental market and investment outlook for the Poconos. Overall Poconos home sales are down, rental income is down, and rental stays are holding steady, and home sale prices seem flat, but that needs some explaining. When it comes to homes for sale, weContinue reading "Pocono STR and Real Estate Market Update – Fall 2023"
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August 17, 2023
Lately I’ve been hearing that the STR business in the Poconos is down and that the market is oversaturated. Some of my clients are doing quite well, some not as well as they hoped. It’s a good time for a deeper discussion about the potential to operate a profitable STR in the Poconos. According toContinue reading "Can You Still Make Money with Short-term Rentals in the Poconos?"
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July 03, 2023
Some communities are more friendly to VRBO and Airbnb, others oppose the practice. Here is an summary drawn from various HOAs (Home Owner Associations) and township regulations. Last Updated: November, 2023 ARROWHEAD LAKE (Coolbaugh Township and Tobyhanna Township, PA) As one of the area’s most recognized vacation home communities, Arrowhead Lake has a rich traditionContinue reading "Short-term Rental Friendly Pocono Communities"
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June 10, 2023
Short-term Vacation Rentals Matter in the Poconos For as long as there have been vacation homes in the Poconos, there have been vacation rentals and the vacation rental business is a big part of the ongoing prosperity of the region. With the rise of AirBNB, VRBO and other Online Travel Agencies, the visibility of theContinue reading "Join the Effort to Build a Better Vacation Rental Industry in the Poconos"
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