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Rate 7.93% = 7.18% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Nov 5) + 0.75% investor premium

61 Miramar Dr

61 Miramar Dr

Ellijay, GA 30540

$599,900

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · Listed 5d ago

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Low confidenceEst. land %Negative cash flow

Year built

2026

Sqft

1,600

Lot sqft

32,670

HOA / mo

$99

Furnished

No

List date

2026-11-07T03:32:04.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$35,033

ADR

$180

Occupancy

53%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$9,935

Confidence

Low (33.33), 17 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$9,516$29,356$43,412

Median revenue of shown comps: $29,356

  • Hollow Tree Hideaway -

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 52 ft

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +4

    Revenue $35,979ADR $166Occ ≈ 59%4.8★ (85)

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  • *Muses Lodge*$Views|Ellijay|Relax|Fire Pit|Hot Tub

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 400 ft

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $56,299ADR $266Occ ≈ 58%4.8★ (150)

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  • SereneBreeze RelaxUnwind Make

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

    • Pool
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +1

    Revenue $4,412ADR $122Occ ≈ 10%5★ (1)

    Airbnb

  • Serene Breeze

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.4 mi

    • Pool
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +1

    Revenue $4,367ADR $123Occ ≈ 10%5★ (1)

    Airbnb

  • Dragon's Den - Cast a Line in the Resort Pond

    Cabin · 2 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $46,166ADR $333Occ ≈ 38%4.5★ (11)

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  • Pet-Friendly Family Cabin Coosawattee River Resort

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $6,640ADR $227Occ ≈ 8%4.8★ (32)

    Delisted

  • Owl's Roost | Dog-Friendly Cabin + Hot Tub

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

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $25,841ADR $245Occ ≈ 29%5★ (63)

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  • Tranquil Paradise Stay

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

    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +4

    Revenue $9,516ADR $197Occ ≈ 13%4.5★ (38)

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  • Bird Dog Lodge. Fire pit & hot tub. Dogs stay Free

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +5

    Revenue $60,981ADR $202Occ ≈ 83%5★ (215)

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  • *NEW*Hot Tub•King Bed•Pets Free•Deer Haven

    House · 2 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +6

    Revenue $37,471ADR $326Occ ≈ 31%5★ (20)

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  • Cozy dog-friendly cabin with shared pool, & amenities

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $15,378ADR $156Occ ≈ 27%4.3★ (10)

    Delisted

  • Whitetail Mountain Lodge by Mountain Oasis | Cabin

    Cabin · 2 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $5,624ADR $251Occ ≈ 6%4.5★ (27)

    Airbnb

  • Mountain Escape by OG Luxury Stays

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

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +5

    Revenue $53,631ADR $253Occ ≈ 58%5★ (97)

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  • Sarah's Mountain Hideaway | Cozy Cabin with a View

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.6 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $29,356ADR $294Occ ≈ 27%4.8★ (80)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • King Suite + Deck Dining | Private Creek Trail

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.7 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +3

    Revenue $43,412ADR $239Occ ≈ 50%5★ (2)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Ruby’s Retreat in Mountain Resort

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • +5

    Revenue $20,619ADR $166Occ ≈ 34%5★ (14)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Luxury Creekside wonderland

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $35,969ADR $224Occ ≈ 44%5★ (38)

    Airbnb

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 7.93% = 7.18% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Nov 5) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$35,033

NOI

$13,303

Cash flow /mo

-$2,171

Cash needed

$189,971

Cash-on-cash

-13.7%

ROE (yr 1)

-2.2%

Cap rate

2.2%

DSCR

0.34

Year-1 write-off

$140,931

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$45,098

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$26,051
  • Principal paydown$3,811
  • Appreciation at%$17,997
ROE-2.2%

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)$7,007
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,051
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,752
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$1,188
  • Property tax$54
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$6,479

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$149,975
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$23,996
  • Furnishing (bought new)$16,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$45,098

No county tax record split for property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split, so those use market defaults — edit the price above; 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

$510,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$125,000 · 24%

Year-1 deduction

$141,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$45,000

Land 15% (market default, no usable tax-record split) · building $385,000 over 39 years · new furniture $16,000

Based on: 1,600 sq ft, built 2026, 2 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, fireplace, stone counters, appliance list, septic, wooded lot).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $78,000 in year 1 (12% short-life, $25,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$91,000
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $9,300 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $14,500
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $9,500 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $14,800
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,800 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $4,400
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $500
  • Shelvingdefault

    $900 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $1,400
  • Window coverings (16)default

    $4,000 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $6,200
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (40% of floors)default

    $4,100 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $6,400
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,200 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $11,300
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,400 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $6,800
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator)listing

    $5,700 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $8,900
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $16,000
15-year land improvements$49,500
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $8,300 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $12,900
  • Landscaping (minimal)listing

    $4,000 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $6,200
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,600 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $2,500
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $18,000 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $28,000
Building, 39-year$385,400
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $173,600 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $269,800
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $18,000 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $27,900
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $17,600 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $27,300
  • HVACdefault

    $18,000 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $28,000
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $6,200 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $9,600
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $4,100
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 100% good × 1.55 allocation

    $18,600

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$91,000$49,500$400$140,900
2$0$0$9,900$9,900
3$0$0$9,900$9,900
4$0$0$9,900$9,900
5$0$0$9,900$9,900
6+$0$0$345,500$345,500
Total$91,000$49,500$385,400$525,900

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.