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Land Between the Lakes

Trigg County, KY

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STR Investment Grade

Transparent Scoring
A+
85/100
🚀 STRONG BUY
Score Breakdown
💰Cash-on-Cash
35/35
🏠Affordability
22/25
📅Year-Round Income
15/15
🤝Landlord Friendly
10/10
📈Room to Grow
3/15
Cash-on-Cash
27.6%
Elite (20%+)
Median Home
$185K
Very Affordable
Room to Grow
3/15
Crowded Market

STRs Generally Permitted

STRs generally allowed with standard permits

No major restrictions known. Standard registration and tax collection may be required. Check local ordinances for specific requirements.

Permit: Moderate
AI-generated regulation data · Regulations change frequently
📋 Before You Invest
Even in STR-friendly markets, confirm the details for your specific property. Call the Land Between the Lakes City Clerk or Planning & Zoning Department and ask:
1. Are short-term rentals (under 30 days) allowed at [your address]?
2. What permits or licenses are required?
3. Are there owner-occupancy requirements?
4. Any caps on rental nights per year or number of permits?
Regulation details vary by neighborhood and zoning district — always verify for your specific address.

Why Land Between the Lakes?

Lake Market

What drives short-term rental demand here

🌊
Lakefront Appeal

Waterfront properties command premium rates with strong summer demand and growing shoulder seasons.

🔥
High Demand Zone

Strong traveler demand supports a competitive market with proven revenue potential.

Will This Deal Work?

Investment Grade
A+
Elite (20%+)
CoC: 27.6%
Can You Pay the Bills?
YES
Income covers mortgage
THE BOTTOM LINE 🚀

Excellent opportunity! Strong cash flow potential with favorable market conditions.

💵
$155
Avg ADR
📅
65%
Occupancy
💰
$3,022
Monthly Revenue
🏠
$185K
Median Price

Market estimates · Updated Feb 2026

📊 Income by Property Size

Monthly revenue estimates by bedroom count

1BR
$1,662
2BR
$2,266
3BR
$3,022
4BR
$3,777
5BR
$4,381
6BR+
$4,986
⭐ Best

🏠 Top Amenities for This Market

Add these to boost your revenue

MUST HAVEBoat Dock
+28%
MUST HAVELake View
+18%
HIGH IMPACTKayaks/Paddleboards
+15%
HIGH IMPACTFire Pit
+12%
NICE TO HAVEHot Tub
+16%

🎯 Your Next Steps

1
Search for 6BR+ properties
Best income potential at $4,986/month
2
Add a Boat Dock
Boost revenue by +28%
3
Target $3,778/month
Top 25% performer income goal

📋 Regulation Status

LegalPermit: Moderate

Regulations vary by city and county. Always verify local STR ordinances, permit requirements, and zoning laws before purchasing.

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Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky is rated A+ for Airbnb investment with a score of 85/100 (STRONG BUY). The market has an average daily rate (ADR) of $155, 65% occupancy, and estimated monthly STR revenue of $3,022. Median home value is $185,000 with a cash-on-cash return of 27.6%. STR regulation status: Legal. Data powered by Edge by Teeco using estimated market data.