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Rate 8.15% = 7.40% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 8) + 0.75% investor premium

99 Highland Cir

99 Highland Cir

Blue Ridge, GA 30513

$295,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,338 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Negative cash flow

Year built

1999

Sqft

1,338

Lot sqft

76,666

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-11T13:33:34.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$35,897

ADR

$235

Occupancy

42%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$7,917

Confidence

Low (41.48), 15 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$21,229$34,152$40,870

Median revenue of shown comps: $34,152

  • Peaceful Living - Hot tub plus great location!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 7 · 449 ft

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

    Revenue $26,395ADR $263Occ ≈ 27%4★ (44)

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  • Blue Moon Rise | Top Luxury with Vineyard Views

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $41,666ADR $294Occ ≈ 39%5★ (15)

    Airbnb

  • Blue Moon Rise -Pets OK, Mountain View, Hot tub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $16,803ADR $372Occ ≈ 12%5★ (2)

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  • Mae’s Cottage in the Clouds

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.2 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $19,720ADR $212Occ ≈ 25%4.9★ (161)

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  • Blue Moon Rise - Hot tub, Mountain views, Fire pit

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $86,040ADR $321Occ ≈ 73%5★ (25)

    Delisted

  • Holiday House- Pet Friendly, HotTub, Modern Luxury

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +5

    Revenue $40,074ADR $344Occ ≈ 32%4.8★ (12)

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  • Logging Memories | Mtn Views + Hot Tub + Games

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $35,344ADR $343Occ ≈ 28%4.8★ (154)

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  • My Deer Cabin Come make lasting memories with us.

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +5

    Revenue $34,152ADR $177Occ ≈ 53%5★ (65)

    Airbnb

  • Holiday House

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $38,429ADR $318Occ ≈ 33%—

    Booking

  • *NEW* Cabin with HOT TUB! | Fox Run

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $16,116ADR $575Occ ≈ 8%4.7★ (78)

    Airbnb

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  • Bearadise

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $2,994ADR $149Occ ≈ 6%—

    Delisted

  • Sleepy Bear Hideaway- Close to Train & Hot Tub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

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

    Revenue $24,562ADR $330Occ ≈ 20%5★ (34)

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  • Brand New! Huge Deck, Spa, Fire Pit, Ping Pong!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

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

    Revenue $54,543ADR $222Occ ≈ 67%4.9★ (205)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Sun Rise Cabin - Blue Ridge Mountain View Hot Tub

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.7 mi

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +4

    Revenue $46,761ADR $268Occ ≈ 48%4.9★ (96)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 4 BR cabin with hot tub, firepit & mountain views

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.7 mi

    Revenue $22,738ADR $280Occ ≈ 22%4.9★ (11)

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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 8.15% = 7.40% Freddie Mac 30-yr avg (Oct 8) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$35,897

NOI

$17,656

Cash flow /mo

-$175

Cash needed

$105,050

Cash-on-cash

-2.0%

ROE (yr 1)

8.1%

Cap rate

6.0%

DSCR

0.89

Year-1 write-off

$67,434

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$21,579

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$2,104
  • Principal paydown$1,794
  • Appreciation at%$8,850
ROE8.1%

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)$7,179
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,077
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,795
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$848
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$3,142

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$73,750
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$11,800
  • Furnishing (bought new)$19,500

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$21,579

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

$263,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$48,000 · 18%

Year-1 deduction

$67,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$22,000

Land 11% (county tax record, market value split) · building $215,000 over 39 years · new furniture $20,000

Based on: 1,338 sq ft, built 1999, 3 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (flooring types, appliance list, septic).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $51,000 in year 1 (12% short-life, $16,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$49,900
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $8,700 new × 40% good × 1.98 allocation

    $6,900
  • Kitchen countertopsdefault

    $7,100 new × 40% good × 1.98 allocation

    $5,700
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $2,300 new × 40% good × 1.98 allocation

    $1,900
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 1.98 allocation

    $200
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 40% good × 1.98 allocation

    $1,000
  • Window coverings (13)default

    $3,300 new × 40% good × 1.98 allocation

    $2,600
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,800 new × 46% good × 1.98 allocation

    $6,200
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,100 new × 46% good × 1.98 allocation

    $3,700
  • Appliances (range, dishwasher)listing

    $2,800 new × 40% good × 1.98 allocation

    $2,200
  • Furniture bought newlisting

    $19,500 new × 100% good · bought separately

    $19,500
15-year land improvements$17,400
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $7,600 new × 50% good × 1.98 allocation

    $7,500
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $7,300 new × 50% good × 1.98 allocation

    $7,200
  • Patiosdefault

    $1,300 new × 50% good × 1.98 allocation

    $1,300
  • Decks & porches (attached)default

    $1,300 new × 50% good × 1.98 allocation

    $1,300
Building, 39-year$214,900
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $144,700 new × 55% good × 1.98 allocation

    $157,600
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $15,000 new × 46% good × 1.98 allocation

    $13,700
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $14,200 new × 46% good × 1.98 allocation

    $13,000
  • HVACdefault

    $15,100 new × 40% good × 1.98 allocation

    $11,900
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $8,600 new × 40% good × 1.98 allocation

    $6,800
  • Septic systemlisting

    $12,000 new × 50% good × 1.98 allocation

    $11,900

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$49,900$17,400$200$67,400
2$0$0$5,500$5,500
3$0$0$5,500$5,500
4$0$0$5,500$5,500
5$0$0$5,500$5,500
6+$0$0$192,700$192,700
Total$49,900$17,400$214,900$282,100

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.