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Mark Shay

Welcome! I am a Realtor focused on Short Term Rental Investment properties and Vacation Homes in the Poconos.

Questions about STR investments or Pocono Vacation Homes?

Feel free to call or email me.

(610) 357-4648

[email protected]

Mark Shay, Pocono Vacation Home Realtor

Pocono Short Term Rental Investments are my focus in Real Estate, along with Pocono vacation homes. However before getting my Realtor license I enjoyed a long history of success helping higher education institutions recruit, retain and better serve international students. As the need for these services has changed after covid, I have turned to real estate sales and vacation property development. I own several investment properties in the Poconos and with each customer my insight into the vacation home business grows. You can listen to my thoughts about STR in the Podcast   “Short Term Rental Markets” Podcast

Expertise

Areas of Focus

  • Poconos Vacation Homes into winning STR
  • Market Regulations in Pocono
  • Investment Properties for Sale in Poconos
  • Articles – Owning a vacation home in the Poconos
Trade Organizations

MARK SHAY, President PoconosVRO.com

PoconosVRO Mission

To represent and advance the interests of vacation rental owners in the Poconos and advocate for practical short-term rental regulation; while providing members with the educational, networking, and resources they need to run responsible businesses.

Podcasts, Interviews, TV

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HGTV episode

"A PLACE IN THE POCONOS" Mark Shay takes Drew and April Olanoff to find their Poconos Vacation Getaway. Season 252, Episode 5

SHORT TERM RENTAL MARKETS PODCAST

Steven Bolt of the Poconos Lodging Company interviews Mark Shay

The Luxury Rental Doctor Show with Dr Rachel

WHAT NEW INVESTORS MUST KNOW ABOUT THE POCONOS! In this episode of the Luxury Rental Doctor Podcast, Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh sits down with Mark Shay, a top realtor and co-founder of the Pocono Association of Vacation Rental Owners.

The Journal of the Pocono Plateau

Newspaper Article about the Inaugural STR Conference for PoconosVRO

STR PROS PODCAST

Jeremy Werden interviews Mark Shay and Xander Weidenbaum

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Interview with the Morning Call Newspaper

Mark Shay Interviewed By EVAN JONES of The Morning Call What's new with Renting in the Poconos

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How to Feel Confident Purchasing STRs in the Poconos with John Bianchi

YouTube Video interview with John Bianchi of STR Search

Why Location Alone Won’t Guarantee Rental Success: Here’s What Will

THE LUXURY RENTAL DOCTOR SHOW WITH DOCTOR RACHEL In this episode of the Luxury Rental Doctor Podcast, Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh sits down with Mark Shay, a top realtor and co-founder of the Pocono Association of Vacation Rental Owners.

STR Insights and Articles

Highlights from the 2025 Annual State of the Vacation Rental Industry in the Poconos

Each spring, in conjunction with the Poconos Association of Vacation Rental Owners, Chris Barrett,...
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Why Bill Faeth says Don’t Invest in the Poconos

Bill Faeth is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and business coach based in Nashville, Tennessee....
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Tobyhanna Township Rescinds their Cap on Vacation Rental Properties

NOTE: On Monday March 17, by a 3-2 vote the Tobyhanna Township supervisors voted 3 to 2 in favor of...
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STR Owners win Court Case Against The Hideout HOA

Attorney Eric Smith to discuss the case at Poconos VRO Conference on March 6 For those in the STR...
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Top 10 STR-Friendly Communities in the Poconos

Top 10 STR Friendly Communities in the PoconosMention HOA and many people think of cumbersome...
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2025 Poconos STR Conference Coming March 6

The 2025 Poconos STR Conference is shaping up to be the most valuable event yet for short-term...
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Steps to Finding a Successful Short-Term Rental in the Poconos

Finding and then starting a successful short-term rental (STR) in the Poconos involves careful...
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Protecting Short-Term Rental Rights in Pennsylvania

As short-term rentals (“STRs”) continue to thrive in the Pocono Region and across Pennsylvania,...
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