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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 28 MIN

Western NC Vacation Rentals, Maggie Valley Cabins and STR Market Update

from Short Term Shopping · host Short Term Shop

In this episode of the series, Luke checks in with Jay “the Viking” for a market update from western North Carolina. They discuss how the region—from Maggie Valley and Waynesville to Bryson City—is bouncing back after last year’s hurricane, why unique, well-designed cabins outperform cookie-cutter builds, and what today’s buyer’s market means for investors. Jay breaks down pricing trends, revenue expectations, and how negotiable sellers have become as inventory climbs to roughly six months.   How to connect with Jay: Email: [email protected] Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://stsplus.com/ Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube   For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

In this episode of the series, Luke checks in with Jay “the Viking” for a market update from western North Carolina. They discuss how the region—from Maggie Valley and Waynesville to Bryson City—is bouncing back after last year’s hurricane, why unique, well-designed cabins outperform cookie-cutter builds, and what today’s buyer’s market means for investors. Jay breaks down pricing trends, revenue expectations, and how negotiable sellers have become as inventory climbs to roughly six months.   How to connect with Jay: Email: [email protected] Connect with us: The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/ https://stsplus.com/ Follow Avery Carl on Instagram Follow Avery Carl on TikTok Join the Short Term Shop Facebook group Check out the Short Term Shop on YouTube   For more information on how to get into short term rentals, read Avery’s books: Smarter Short Term Rentals - Buy it on Amazon Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties – Buy it on Amazon

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