Buying an Airbnb in The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee12 Feb

February Market Update with Reagen

Luke Carl sits down with Reagen to break down the February 2026 market update in the Smoky Mountains. They discuss a noticeable shift in activity, including the highest monthly closings since December 2021, declining inventory levels, and what that means for buyers navigating a market that’s moving from a strong buyer’s market toward balance. Reagen also shares insights on turnkey new construction pool cabins, high-end luxury builds already booking deep into 2026, fixer-upper challenges, and why long-term cash flow and smart buying matter more than obsessing over first-year cash-on-cash returns.

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Smoky Mountains Real Estate: December was the biggest month since December
(00:04:09) - Do Small Houses Deserve a Small Home?
(00:05:28) - The Smokies: Bougie Town
(00:07:42) - 499 Acre Cabin, Gatlinburg
(00:11:50) - Two Bed, Three Bath Cabin Near Gatlinburg
(00:15:30) - Tongue and Groove Cabin, Private Beach
(00:17:56) - Are There Any Fixer Uppers Available In Gatlinburg?
(00:21:34) - Cabin Community: A High-End Luxury Property
(00:24:47) - The Secret to Famous Footwear
(00:25:20) - How to Sell Your Real Estate

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Episoder(18)

Market Target Update with Matt

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Market Target Update with Natalie

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29 Sep 202539min

Market Target Update with Reagan

In this episode of the series, Luke Carl sits down with Reagan from The Short Term Shop to break down what’s happening in the Smokies market this fall. They cover how recent rate cuts and shifting inv...

29 Sep 202528min

Special Episode: A deep dive to PriceLabs with Wayde Hall

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15 Aug 202533min

Hot Tubs

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke interviews Ryan Ferguson, an electrician-turned-hot tub repair expert serving East Tennessee's Smoky Mountains. They dive into common hot t...

17 Jun 202553min

STR Photographs with Mike Sutton

On this week's episode of Short Term Rental Management, Luke Carl talks with photographer Mike Sutton about what makes great short-term rental photos, especially in the competitive Smoky Mountains mar...

3 Jun 202559min

Airbnb Pricing and Calendar Management in the Smoky Mountains (TN)

In this episode of the series we'll be talking about all things calendars! We'll go over the seasonality of the Smoky Mountains, how to set up custom calendars, how far in advance to open your calenda...

17 Jul 202343min