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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

$399,000

5155 Hounds Ear Road

Pocono Farms

5

4

2941sq.ft

Cap rate

5.72%

Occupancy rate

35.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$599,000

269 Big Pocono Pass

Others (BCL, BMLE, Tunkhannock, White Haven)

3

4

2206sq.ft

Cap rate

-0.83%

Occupancy rate

29.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$339,900

33 Down Hill

Boulder Lake Condos

3

2

1456sq.ft

Cap rate

3.92%

Occupancy rate

39.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$519,900

218 Hermit Thrush Road

Camelot, Greenwood, Pinecrest

3

3

5396sq.ft

Cap rate

0.92%

Occupancy rate

36.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$345,000

104 Ridge Road

Locust Lake Village

4

3

2525sq.ft

Cap rate

2.36%

Occupancy rate

28.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$389,000

795 Clearview Drive

Emerald Lakes

4

3

3150sq.ft

Cap rate

6.10%

Occupancy rate

39.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$278,000

1456 Waterfront Drive

Pocono Country Place

3

2

1722sq.ft

Cap rate

2.49%

Occupancy rate

34.00%

property

+ Revenue Estimate

$444,000

901-902 L Penn Forest Drive

Indian Mountain Lake

4

3

1650sq.ft

Cap rate

4.33%

Occupancy rate

40.00%

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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

March 28, 2024

On March 7, 2024, the picturesque Camelback Resort in Tannersville, PA played host to the first-ever Poconos STR Conference, marking a significant milestone for the Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners (Poconos VRO), the local industry trade association. Co-sponsored by the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and the Pocono Mountain Association of Realtors (PMAR), thisContinue reading "Poconos STR Conference 2024 Raises Awareness and Gives a Boost to the Poconos Vacation Rental Industry"

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March 19, 2024

On March 18, 2024 in a packed township meeting, the Tobyhanna Township Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 to Cap the number of STR licenses at a number that equals 12% of the number of homes. The Cap was originally proposed at 10% but in the discussion portion of the meeting the administrative staffContinue reading "Tobyhanna Township Adopts a Cap on Vacation Rental Properties"

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January 05, 2024

Mention HOA and many people think of cumbersome regulations, restrictive committees and added expenses. Here in the Poconos, we have our share of these, but we also have many communities which were built as vacation/resort communities and the HOA serve to bring attractive amenities and a pleasant vacation experience for homeowners and guests. As aContinue reading "Top 10 STR-Friendly Communities in the Poconos"

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January 03, 2024

Here some insight on the vacation home rental market and investment outlook for short-term rental properties in the Poconos for 2024. Overall Poconos home sales are down, home sale prices seem stable, total rental income is down slightly, and rental stays (nights booked) are holding steady. When it comes to homes for sale, we areContinue reading "Pocono STR and Real Estate Market Update – Winter/Spring 2024"

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