Market comparison

Maggie Valley, NC vs Raleigh, NC

On modelled numbers, Maggie Valley carries the higher annual revenue and Raleigh the stronger occupancy. Same state alternatives

Modelled estimate
Maggie Valley, NCRaleigh, NC
Modelled annual revenue$41,200$39,000
Nightly rate$205$175
Occupancy55%61%
Nights booked a year201223
Peak seasonJun–Jul–AugApr–May–Jun
Season concentration45% in top 4 months38% in top 4 months
Modelled purchase price$305,000$260,000
Modelled cash-on-cash13%17%
Break-even occupancy36%36%
Mid-term monthly rent$2,750$2,350
Short vs mid-termCloseNightly ahead
Rule statusStatus unpublishedStatus unpublished
Market typemountainurban

Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers. Rule status is only stated where we hold an official source; otherwise it is marked as needing verification on each market's regulation page.

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