Is the Smokies Airbnb market Oversaturated, Overbuilt, and Overcooked?
Summary
This video analyzes the perceived oversaturation in the Smoky Mountains Airbnb market by comparing 2024 inflation-adjusted revenue to 2019 levels. It identifies poor property location, outdated units, lack of amenities like hot tubs, and bad management practices as key reasons for underperformance, rather than a true market collapse.
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