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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Pocono Vacation Home Sales & Short-term Rental
Mark’s picks in Pocono area
+ Revenue Estimate
$385,000
621 Lakeside Drive
Penn Estates
4
3
2020sq.ft
Cap rate
6.76%
Occupancy rate
45.00%
+ Revenue Estimate
$444,000
901-902 L Penn Forest Drive
Indian Mountain Lake
4
3
1650sq.ft
Cap rate
5.04%
Occupancy rate
44.00%
+ Revenue Estimate
$2,400,000
56 Estates Drive
Lake Harmony Estates
8
5
4500sq.ft
Cap rate
-0.09%
Occupancy rate
40.00%
+ Revenue Estimate
$270,000
1173 Thunder Drive
Stillwater Estates and Lakes Civic Assn
3
1
1024sq.ft
Cap rate
11.58%
Occupancy rate
54.00%
+ Revenue Estimate
$460,000
104 Tumbleweed Drive
Emerald Lakes
4
3
3360sq.ft
Cap rate
5.94%
Occupancy rate
49.00%
+ Revenue Estimate
$550,000
144 Tommys Lane
Locust Lake Village
4
3
3707sq.ft
Cap rate
0.98%
Occupancy rate
37.00%
+ Revenue Estimate
$549,000
1431 Waterfront Drive
Pocono Country Place
3
3
1762sq.ft
Cap rate
1.45%
Occupancy rate
44.00%
+ Revenue Estimate
$289,995
185 Long Woods Road
Pocono Farms
3
2
2326sq.ft
Cap rate
3.87%
Occupancy rate
44.00%
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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 05, 2023
Here’s some insight on the vacation home investment market in the Poconos, for Summer 2023. Inventory remains tight for very desirable homes; prices remain high, and we continue to see people moving into the area taking advantage of the quality-of-life benefits of the region. From driving around, I see what appears to be a strongContinue reading "Pocono STR and Real Estate Market Update – Summer 2023"
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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: August, 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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