🌲 $46K Revenue STR With Clear Path to $100K+ (Pocono Value-Add Deal)

🌲 $46K Revenue Poconos STR With Clear Path to $100K+ (Classic Value-Add Play)

💰 $549K Price • 5BR Upside • 1+ Acre Lot • Pocono Demand Driver

🚨 This Is a Textbook STR Value-Add Opportunity

This is not a stabilized, maxed-out property.

👉 This is a buy → improve → double revenue type of deal

Right now:

• Artificially capped performance

• Underutilized layout

• Missed demand segments

👉 And that’s exactly where the opportunity is.

If interested, reach out directly to the agent:

Mark Shay
📱 610-357-4648
✉️ [email protected]

💰 The Numbers (This Is the Story)

List Price: $549,000

📊 Actual Performance:

👉 2023: $21,652
👉 2024: $46,070
👉 2025: $46,232
👉 2026 (Q1): $6,714

👉 Trending upward, but clearly not optimized

🧠 The Unlock (This Is Everything)

Right now, the property is:

👉 Limited to 3BR STR use (septic constraint)

But:

👉 It has 5-bedroom potential

What happens when upgraded?

• 3BR → ~$51K–$59K

• 5BR → $92K–$100K+

👉 That’s a $40K–$60K revenue jump

And the cost?

👉 ~$18K–$35K septic upgrade

⚡ That Means:

👉 You can potentially recoup the upgrade within ~1 year

This is why this deal stands out.

🏡 The Asset

• 4 Bed + Bonus (5BR potential)

• 3 Bath

• 2,509 sqft

• 1+ acre private lot

• Located in Bear Creek Lakes (STR-friendly)

Built for group stays:

✔ Multiple living areas
✔ Main-level primary
✔ Large yard + privacy

And strong base amenities:

👉 Theater room
👉 Deck + outdoor space
👉 Community lake, beach, pool, courts

🎯 Why This One Works

1. 🛏️ Bedroom Count = Revenue Multiplier

In the Poconos:

👉 5BR homes massively outperform 3BR

• Higher ADR

• Larger groups

• Better occupancy

👉 This is the core lever.

2. 📍 Poconos = Year-Round Demand

• Skiing

• Hiking

• Rafting

• Weekend escapes

👉 One of the most consistent STR markets in the Northeast

3. 🌲 Land + Layout = Expansion Potential

• 1+ acre lot

• Large yard + open space

You can add:

👉 Hot tub
👉 Outdoor lounge areas
👉 Games / firepit setups

👉 Turn this into a destination property

4. 📉 Currently Under-Optimized

Right now:

• Only listed on Airbnb

• No VRBO

• No direct bookings

• No full optimization

👉 Missing ~35% of demand

This is low-hanging fruit.

🚀 Execution Plan (Simple + Proven)

1. Stabilize listing + expand to all platforms

2. Upgrade septic → unlock 5BR

3. Add hot tub + outdoor amenities

4. Improve design + branding

👉 Target: $85K–$110K+ range

💸 Financing Angle

This is a strong candidate for STR financing.

We work with lenders that can help you execute this type of deal:

👉 DSCR loans (based on projected STR income)
👉 Conventional options
👉 Hybrid structures

This deal benefits from:

✔ Clear value-add story
✔ Strong comp-supported upside
✔ Post-renovation income growth

👉 Explore STR-specific loan options here

🌐 View Current Listing

👉 View the Airbnb listing here

⚡ Bottom Line

This is a high-upside Pocono STR opportunity with:

✔ ~$46K current revenue
✔ $90K–$100K+ potential
✔ 5BR unlock via septic upgrade
✔ 1+ acre lot
✔ STR-friendly community

This is the type of deal where:
👉 The inefficiency is obvious
👉 The fix is clear
👉 And the upside is meaningful

📞 Interested?

Reach out directly:

Mark Shay
📱 610-357-4648
✉️ [email protected]