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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 31 MIN

Is Buying a Smoky Mountain Short-Term Rental Still Worth It?

from Stepp up Your Game Podcast · host Lisa Stepp

In the first episode of Cabins, Cash Flow & Closings, Lisa Stepp-Seritt and Clarke Tefft talk about buying, financing, and evaluating short-term rentals in the Smoky Mountains and Sevier County, Tennessee.They discuss whether the STR market is still a good opportunity, what buyers should know before shopping, the biggest mistakes investors make, and why financing strategy matters before making an offer.Clarke Tefft is The Smokies, TN STR Expert, a realtor with The Powerhouse Group powered by eXp Realty and part of Savvy STR Agent.Lisa Stepp-Seritt is a Senior Loan Officer with nearly 25 years of mortgage industry experience.Contact Clarke: 843-422-9060www.savvy.realty/clarkeContact Lisa: [email protected] #680403Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not financial, legal, or tax advice.

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