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Rate 8.03% = 7.28% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 1) + 0.75% investor premium

361 Austin St

361 Austin St

Blue Ridge, GA 30513

$255,000

2 bd · 1 ba · Listed today

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Year built

1932

Sqft

—

Lot sqft

13,504

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-05T11:45:19.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$55,122

ADR

$263

Occupancy

57%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$10,607

Confidence

Med (55.03), 24 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$35,029$54,920$61,384

Median revenue of shown comps: $54,920

  • Runner's Roost|Hot Tub|Pool Table|Dogs Welcome

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $55,609ADR $242Occ ≈ 63%5★ (217)

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  • Downtown Digs - pet friendly 2/2 in downtown BR

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $37,679ADR $262Occ ≈ 39%5★ (29)

    Airbnb

  • Martini Mountain Downtown Loft

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $12,917ADR $269Occ ≈ 13%5★ (8)

    Airbnb

  • Lovely Brick Cottage in Downtown Blue Ridge

    Vacation home · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $41,314ADR $236Occ ≈ 48%5★ (186)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Middle of Main Street LOFT Downtown Blue Ridge

    Cottage · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $30,543ADR $238Occ ≈ 35%5★ (38)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Luxe Loft in DT BlueRidge Near Shops w/ EV Charger

    Loft · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $77,660ADR $370Occ ≈ 58%5★ (253)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Perch 2- DT Blue Ridge, Walk 2 Shops & Restaurants

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $62,330ADR $370Occ ≈ 46%4.8★ (30)

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  • Perch 3- DT Blue Ridge Condo, King Beds, Balcony

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $56,644ADR $370Occ ≈ 42%4.7★ (32)

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  • Top floor condo overlooking historic Downtown Blue Ridge!

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $53,522ADR $349Occ ≈ 42%5★ (158)

    Vrbo

  • Martini Mountain Downtown Loft

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $11,915ADR $363Occ ≈ 9%5★ (1)

    Vrbo

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  • SHOP, DINE, UNWIND…All from a Downtown Penthouse!

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $41,915ADR $336Occ ≈ 34%5★ (88)

    Vrbo

  • Heart of Downtown| Lux Condo| Walk to Everything |

    Apartment · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $65,967ADR $295Occ ≈ 61%5★ (177)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Beautiful Condo in Downtown Blue Ridge!

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $58,751ADR $258Occ ≈ 62%5★ (349)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • DTBR - Summer Fun! Two King Beds, Dine, Shop!

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $69,032ADR $266Occ ≈ 71%5★ (372)

    Airbnb

  • Modern Rustic Loft Suite in Downtown Blue Ridge

    Loft · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $61,069ADR $215Occ ≈ 78%5★ (245)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Postcard Perfect Downtown- Walk 2 Shops & Dining!

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $54,230ADR $308Occ ≈ 48%4.9★ (20)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Charming 2BR Cottage in Downtown Blue Ridge

    Cottage · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $32,942ADR $250Occ ≈ 36%5★ (152)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Treehouse Sauna + Hot Tub | Mountain Views

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $81,457ADR $303Occ ≈ 74%5★ (106)

    Airbnb

  • Walk to Downtown Blue Ridge | Dog OK + Bungalow

    Tiny house · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $65,350ADR $269Occ ≈ 67%5★ (314)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Walk to Shops | Luxury cottage | Firepit & Bikes

    House · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $60,407ADR $232Occ ≈ 71%4.9★ (283)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Blue Owl Cottage

    Guest house · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $532ADR $266Occ ≈ 1%5★ (1)

    Airbnb

  • Mountaintop Blue Ridge Cabin: 2 Mi to Downtown

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $18,089ADR $246Occ ≈ 20%4.8★ (17)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Luxury Cabin in Blue Ridge | Sauna, Hot Tub, Gym

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $35,724ADR $287Occ ≈ 34%5★ (29)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Tree Top Hideaway - Private with Games + Firepit!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $56,006ADR $223Occ ≈ 69%5★ (1)

    AirbnbVrbo

Revenue and nightly rate (ADR) are trailing-12-month figures per listing. Occupancy is estimated as revenue ÷ ADR ÷ 365 and can read high when revenue includes cleaning fees.

Cash flow calculator

Financing
Management
Term

Rate 8.03% = 7.28% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 1) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$55,122

NOI

$32,232

Cash flow /mo

$1,279

Cash needed

$89,950

Cash-on-cash

17.1%

ROE (yr 1)

27.3%

Cap rate

12.6%

DSCR

1.91

Year-1 write-off

$51,181

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$16,378

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)$15,344
  • Principal paydown$1,588
  • Appreciation at%$7,650
ROE27.3%

Tax savings aren't counted. Turn on “Count tax savings in returns” above if you can use the losses.

Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$11,024
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,654
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,756
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$540
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$2,716

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$63,750
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$10,200
  • Furnishing (bought new)$16,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$16,378

Property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split come from this listing's county tax record; other assumptions match the daily feed (see tasks/plan.md).

The write-off comes from the cost segregation estimate below. Not tax advice.

Cost segregation estimate

An estimate from the listing: every part of the home is priced from national construction costs, less wear for age, and the price (less land) is spread over the parts in proportion. The headline is what a typical cost seg study would claim for this property. The answers below are optional refinements.

Depreciable basis

$152,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$35,000 · 23%

Year-1 deduction

$51,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$16,000

Land 40% (county tax record, market value split) · building $117,000 over 39 years · new furniture $16,000

Based on: ~1,400 sq ft (from beds), built 1932, 2 bd / 1 ba, unfurnished, listing features (flooring types, appliance list, septic).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $40,000 in year 1 (16% short-life, $13,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$39,100
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,900 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $4,700
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $7,300 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $3,900
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,500 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $1,300
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $200 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $100
  • Shelvingdefault

    $900 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $500
  • Window coverings (14)default

    $3,500 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $1,900
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (33% of floors)listing

    $3,000 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $1,600
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,900 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $3,700
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,200 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $2,200
  • Appliances (range, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $6,000 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $3,200
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $16,000 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $16,000
15-year land improvements$12,000
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $7,800 new × 50% good × 1.33 allocation

    $5,200
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $7,500 new × 50% good × 1.33 allocation

    $5,000
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,400 new × 50% good × 1.33 allocation

    $900
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $1,400 new × 50% good × 1.33 allocation

    $900
Building, 39-year$117,100
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $151,900 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $81,100
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $15,700 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $8,400
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $15,000 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $8,000
  • HVACdefault

    $15,800 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $8,400
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $6,000 new × 40% good × 1.33 allocation

    $3,200
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 50% good × 1.33 allocation

    $8,000

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$39,100$12,000$100$51,200
2$0$0$3,000$3,000
3$0$0$3,000$3,000
4$0$0$3,000$3,000
5$0$0$3,000$3,000
6+$0$0$105,000$105,000
Total$39,100$12,000$117,100$168,200

Model-based estimate, not an engineered cost segregation study. The IRS doesn’t approve studies; get a professional study before filing. Using these losses against W-2 income needs the short-term rental exception (average stay ≤7 days + material participation). The 39-year building life applies because stays average under 30 days, a separate test (27.5 years for a long-term rental). Federal only: California, Georgia and Wisconsin disallow bonus depreciation, Ohio adds back 5/6 of it, and Tennessee has no personal income tax. Not tax advice.

Market note

Fannin and Gilmer counties require STR registration and lodging tax; no cap found. Blue Ridge and Ellijay city limits have their own rules; most cabins are in unincorporated county.