🌄 $105K/Year Mountain STR With OWNER FINANCING (27% ROI)

💰 $460K price point for two custom container homes on 6.5 private acres with proven 5-year revenue and massive expansion upside

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Alex Veytsman
May 09, 2026

🌄 $105K/Year Revenue Mountain STR on 6.5 Acres (OWNER FINANCING + 27% ROI)

💰 $460K Price • Two Container Homes • Proven 5-Year Revenue • Expansion Upside

🚨 The Headline Here Isn’t Just the Revenue…

It’s this:

👉 OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE

On a property already averaging:

👉 ~$105,000/year in gross revenue over the last FIVE years

At a:
👉 $460K purchase price

That combination is extremely rare.

This means:
✔ Potentially easier acquisition terms
✔ Less friction with traditional lending
✔ Faster path to ownership + cash flow

And importantly:

👉 You’re not buying a “startup” STR.

You’re buying:
✔ Proven performance
✔ Existing operations
✔ A fully differentiated hospitality experience

🏡 The Asset

  • Two custom container homes

  • 6.59 private acres

  • Located in Walhalla, SC / Oconee County

The setup:

Main Container Home

✔ ~480 sqft
✔ Mountain-view walk-in shower
✔ Upper-level bedroom + viewing deck
✔ Rustic modern finishes

Second Container Home

✔ ~160 sqft
✔ Kitchenette + full bath
✔ Separate private deck

And between them:

👉 Shared firepit + gathering space
👉 Long-range mountain views
👉 Incredible privacy + dark skies

This is exactly the type of experience guests actively seek out.

💰 The Numbers (These Are Real)

List Price: $460,000

Historic Revenue: ~$105,000/year average

Projected Revenue: ~$125,000

Gross ROI: 27%

And importantly:

👉 The revenue is based on a 5-year average
—not a one-off spike year.

That consistency matters.

Supporting comps:

🎯 Why This One Performs

1. 🌄 Completely Unique Product

These are not generic cabins.

They’re:
👉 Custom mountain container homes
👉 Built around views + privacy
👉 Experience-driven accommodations

That uniqueness drives:
✔ Click-through rates
✔ Higher ADRs
✔ Repeat guests

2. 🌲 Protected Privacy

The property backs to:

✔ ~1,500 acres of protected land + state forest

Meaning:
👉 Your views remain protected
👉 Your privacy remains protected

That’s a huge long-term moat.

3. 🥾 Outdoor Tourism Demand

Guests are:
✔ <1 mile to waterfalls + trails
✔ Near Issaqueena Falls + Yellow Branch
✔ Minutes to hiking + recreation

But still:

👉 ~5 miles to restaurants + groceries

Perfect balance.

4. 🚀 Expansion Potential

Already included:

👉 RV/camper hookup
👉 3–4 additional potential build sites

Meaning:
✔ Additional cabins
✔ More accommodations
✔ Future revenue expansion

This could evolve into:
👉 A boutique mountain retreat portfolio

⚡ The Owner Financing Angle (Huge)

This is one of the biggest differentiators in the deal.

Seller is open to:
👉 Negotiable owner financing terms
👉 With ~$200K minimum down

That can potentially mean:

✔ Easier qualification
✔ Faster close
✔ More flexible structures
✔ Better leverage for investors

And when combined with:
👉 Existing revenue
👉 Strong cash flow
👉 Low operating expenses

…it creates a very compelling acquisition setup.

💸 Additional Financing Options

We also work with STR-focused lenders offering:

👉 DSCR loans (based on STR income)
👉 Conventional + hybrid options

This deal benefits from:
✔ Strong revenue history
✔ Multiple income streams
✔ Expansion potential

⚡ Bottom Line

This is a rare owner-financed mountain STR opportunity with:

✔ ~$105K historical annual revenue
✔ 27% gross ROI
✔ Two custom container homes
✔ 6.5 private acres
✔ Additional build-site upside
✔ Protected mountain setting

This is the type of deal where:
👉 The numbers already work today
👉 And the flexibility creates even more opportunity

📲 Interested?