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Blowing Rock
Watauga County, NC
AVOIDLegal
STR Opportunity Score
48
/100
📈Demand
85
💰Affordability
48
📋Regulation
82
🌤️Seasonality
78
📊Saturation
38
Will This Deal Work?
Money You Make vs. Price You Pay
F
BAD DEAL
RPR: 7.8%
Can You Pay the Bills?
✗
Risky
May struggle with payments
THE BOTTOM LINE ❌
Skip this one. You might struggle to cover your expenses.
💵
$275
Avg ADR
📅
55%
Occupancy
💰
$4,538
Monthly Revenue
🏠
$695K
Median Price
📊 Income by Property Size
Monthly revenue estimates by bedroom count
1BR
$2,042
2BR
$3,404
3BR
$4,538
4BR
$6,126
5BR
$7,488
6BR+
$8,849
⭐ Best
🏠 Top Amenities for This Market
Add these to boost your revenue
MUST HAVEHot Tub
+22%MUST HAVEFireplace
+15%HIGH IMPACTGame Room
+18%HIGH IMPACTMountain Views
+12%NICE TO HAVEFire Pit
+8%📈 Market Saturation
Competition LevelHIGH
High competition - focus on unique amenities to stand out.
🎯 Your Next Steps
1
Search for 6BR+ properties
Best income potential at $8,849/month
2
Add a Hot Tub
Boost revenue by +22%
3
Target $5,673/month
Top 25% performer income goal
📋 Regulation Status
Legal
Short-term rentals are allowed in this area. Always verify local ordinances before purchasing.