Numbers and Expenses in the Pocono Mountains

In this episode, Avery Carl is joined by Trysten Hunt and Rachel Gniady of STR Insights to break down income trends and performance data for short-term rentals in the Pocono Mountains. Rachel explains why the Poconos operate as a large, drivable legacy vacation market with strong demand from nearby metro areas and purchase prices that remain below national averages. The conversation covers which communities and property types perform best, highlighting lake access, resort amenities, and the advantage of going either small (one- to two-bedroom) or large (four-plus bedrooms) rather than getting squeezed in the middle. The episode wraps with a data-backed outlook showing steady year-over-year growth in ADR, occupancy, and RevPAR, positioning the Poconos as a stable, growing market for investors.

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Chapters

• (00:00:02) - How to Invest in Short Term Rentals in the Pocono Mountains
• (00:01:32) - The Poconos
• (00:06:32) - Are there any higher incomes in the Poconos?
• (00:11:13) - Poconos vs. Smokies: Attracting Guests
• (00:14:15) - Poconos Real Estate: Bedroom Count
• (00:21:08) - Buying a Poconos Home With a Lakefront
• (00:22:32) - The Poconos Real Estate: Four Bed Homes
• (00:23:54) - Poconos Real Estate: Growth and stability
• (00:30:14) - Short Term Sales: How to Start Shopping