Karen is an EXP ICON real estate agent and private investor specializing in short-term rentals. She has been investing in and operating short-term rental accommodations since 2015. Her cash-flowing portfolio includes smoky mountain cabins, glamping resorts and Emerald Coast condominiums. She is a general partner in the Accelerate Capital Partners short term rental syndication. Prior to becoming a full-time real estate agent and investor, Karen served over 20 years in corporate America as a W-2 employee and five years in the US Army as a Chinese linguist.
Karen is a smoky mountain resident who has developed a deep knowledge of the smoky mountain market. In addition to owning a multitude of cabins (www.stargazerstays.com), she also owns and operates a coffee shop (www.theheavenlyroast.com) and glamping resort (www.stargazerstaysglamping.
As Karen’s client, you’ll have the commitment, expertise and support of a local like-minded real estate investor to help you acquire and successfully manage a cash-flowing investment property. Book your appointment today to get started!
SOLD IN 2021-2022
Karen is an EXP ICON real estate agent and private investor specializing in short-term rentals. She has been investing in and operating short-term rental accommodations since 2015. Her cash-flowing portfolio includes smoky mountain cabins, glamping resorts and Emerald Coast condominiums. She is a general partner in the Accelerate Capital Partners short term rental syndication. Prior to becoming a full-time real estate agent and investor, Karen served over 20 years in corporate America as a W-2 employee and five years in the US Army as a Chinese linguist.
Karen is a smoky mountain resident who has developed a deep knowledge of the smoky mountain market. In addition to owning a multitude of cabins (www.stargazerstays.com), she also owns and operates a coffee shop (www.theheavenlyroast.com) and glamping resort (www.stargazerstaysglamping.
As Karen’s client, you’ll have the commitment, expertise and support of a local like-minded real estate investor to help you acquire and successfully manage a cash-flowing investment property. Book your appointment today to get started!
SOLD IN 2021-2022
1. GET APPROVED WITH A LENDER
Please feel free to access our lender directory by clicking the link below for Short Term Rental Investment Resources.
2. SCHEDULE AN INTRODUCTION CALL WITH KAREN
3. CLICK THE LINK BELOW AND START SEARCHING FOR PROPERTIES
Serving the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevier and Blound Countries & Surrounding Areas (exprealty.com) Tennessee Homes & Real Estate
4. IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE THE PROPERTY
Corbin has additional resources to help clients analyze their deals at this stage in the process!
5. OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE
Our team will help you get your dream cabin under contract for the best price and terms!
6. INSPECTION AND CLOSING
We will connect with one of your trusted contracts in the area for the property inspection.
7. STR MANAGEMENT
Karen will guide you through his process for creating listings on the major platforms as well as integrating these listings with a channel manager and pricing tool. She will be there to help you every step of the way!
GET STARTED TODAY!
1. DETERMINE YOUR BUDGET
Work with a qualified lender for pre-approval. Include land and building costs in this budget.
2. DECIDE ON LOCATION
The area you select should support your intended purpose (Investment Property, Planned Unit Development, etc.)
3. IDENTIFY THE PROPERTY
This will include a thorough due diligence process. Our client resources provide the necessary information for this step.
4. OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE
Our team will help you provide the right offer considering the current market conditions.
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
Buy & Hold | Jan 2020 – Present
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Single-family residence in Sevierville, TN
Purchase price: $439,000.00
Cash invested: $90,000.00
3BD/BA Cabin in Sevieville, TN.
Buy & Hold | Apr 2019 – Present
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Other in Dover, VT
Purchase price: $119,000.00
Cash invested: $28,000.00
1BD/1BA condo held in SD IRA located at base of Mt. Snow.
Buy & Hold | Apr 2019 – Present
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Single-family residence in Pigeon Forge, TN
Purchase price: $374,000.00
Cash invested: $40,000.00
3BD/3BA Cabin in Pigeon Forge, TN
Buy & Hold | Aug 2018 – Present
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Other in Biloxi, MS
Purchase price: $89,000.00
Cash invested: $19,000.00
1BD/1BA Condo. Purchased for STR, but city regulations shut us down. Operating as a long term rental with month to month tenant.
Buy & Hold | Jul 2018 – Present
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Other in Biloxi, MS
Purchase price: $55,000.00
Cash invested: $11,000.00
1 BD/1BA Condo operated as a short term rental.
Buy & Hold | Jun 2018 – Present
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Other in Biloxi, MS
Purchase price: $189,000.00
Cash invested: $36,000.00
2BD/2BA Condo overlooking Gulf of Mexico
Buy & Hold | Jun 2017 – Present
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Other in Dover, VT
Purchase price: $58,000.00
Cash invested: $10,500.00
Studio condo situated at the base of Mt. Snow.
Buy & Hold | Sep 2006 – Present
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Single-family residence in Arlington, VT
Purchase price: $590,000.00
Cash invested: $80,000.00
Single family primary residence used as Air BnB.