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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

$475,000

160 Ryans Road

Not in a HOA

6

3

2096sq.ft

Cap rate

5.25%

Occupancy rate

38.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$269,000

147 Lipo Way

Towamensing Trails

3

2

1276sq.ft

Cap rate

6.41%

Occupancy rate

45.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$2,400,000

56 Estates Drive

Lake Harmony Estates

8

5

4500sq.ft

Cap rate

-0.18%

Occupancy rate

38.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$635,000

196 Beaver Dam Road

Emerald Lakes

4

3

2222sq.ft

Cap rate

3.56%

Occupancy rate

46.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$605,000

104 Wolf Hollow Road

Split Rock and Lake Harmony

4

3

3122sq.ft

Cap rate

3.63%

Occupancy rate

37.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$395,000

360 Fawn Road

Locust Lake Village

4

2

1520sq.ft

Cap rate

2.17%

Occupancy rate

38.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$310,000

131 Comanche Trail

Arrowhead Lakes

3

2

2096sq.ft

Cap rate

10.39%

Occupancy rate

58.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$695,500

957 Sir Lionel Court

Camelot, Greenwood, Pinecrest

4

4

4246sq.ft

Cap rate

1.56%

Occupancy rate

35.00%

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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

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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