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Fayetteville

Cumberland County, NC

STR Investment Grade

Transparent Scoring
A
83/100
BUY
Score Breakdown
💰Cash-on-Cash
25/35
🏠Affordability
18/25
📅Year-Round Income
15/15
🤝Landlord Friendly
10/10
📈Room to Grow
15/15
Cash-on-Cash
11.0%
Good (10%+)
Median Home
$221K
Affordable
Room to Grow
15/15
Excellent Headroom

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 Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?

Urban Market

What drives short-term rental demand here

🏙️
Urban Hub

Business travel, events, and tourism create consistent year-round occupancy in city centers.

📈
Growing Market

Population and economic growth signal increasing demand and property appreciation potential.

💼
Business Travel

Corporate relocations and business travel create consistent midweek bookings.

Will This Deal Work?

Investment Grade
A
Good (10%+)
CoC: 11.0%
Can You Pay the Bills?
YES
Income covers mortgage
THE BOTTOM LINE

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

💵
$122
Avg ADR
📅
69%
Occupancy
💰
$2,525
Monthly Revenue
🏠
$221K
Median Price

Market estimates · Updated Feb 2026

📊 Income by Property Size

Monthly revenue estimates by bedroom count

1BR
$1,389
2BR
$1,889
3BR
$2,528
4BR
$3,403
5BR
$4,167
6BR+
$4,931
⭐ Best

🏠 Top Amenities for This Market

Add these to boost your revenue

MUST HAVEParking
+18%
MUST HAVEWalkability
+15%
HIGH IMPACTWorkspace
+12%
HIGH IMPACTFast WiFi
+10%
NICE TO HAVERooftop/Patio
+8%

🎯 Your Next Steps

1
Search for 6BR+ properties
Best income potential at $4,931/month
2
Add a Parking
Boost revenue by +18%
3
Target $3,156/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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Fayetteville, North Carolina is rated A for Airbnb investment with a score of 83/100 (BUY). The market has an average daily rate (ADR) of $122, 69% occupancy, and estimated monthly STR revenue of $2,525. Median home value is $220,766 with a cash-on-cash return of 11.0%. STR regulation status: Legal. Data powered by Edge by Teeco using estimated market data.