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1003 Walini Way

1003 Walini Way

Sevierville, TN 37876

$424,999

2 bd · 2 ba · 922 sqft · Listed 1d ago

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Negative cash flow

Year built

1994

Sqft

922

Lot sqft

7,841

HOA / mo

$22

Furnished

No

List date

2026-10-19T14:51:31.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$44,487

ADR

$194

Occupancy

63%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$8,044

Confidence

Low (50.01), 50 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$26,867$40,611$54,043

Median revenue of shown comps: $40,611

  • Appalachian Songbird

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 33 ft

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $19,513ADR $309Occ ≈ 17%4.8★ (6)

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  • Cabin Close to Pigeon Forge in Echota Resort !

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 5 · 33 ft

    • Hot tub
    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • +3

    Revenue $54,211ADR $202Occ ≈ 74%4.8★ (492)

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  • Above the Trees - Log Cabin - 155 Per Night

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 75 ft

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

    Revenue $25,389ADR $180Occ ≈ 39%4.8★ (276)

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  • TN Whiskey @Bearadise by Rocking the Rentals

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 102 ft

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

    Revenue $38,628ADR $217Occ ≈ 49%5★ (143)

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  • Family Tyme #78 - Charming & Clean Log Cabin!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 210 ft

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

    Revenue $39,438ADR $203Occ ≈ 53%4.8★ (232)

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  • Bearless Whisper, Under a Mile from Soaky Mountain

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 269 ft

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

    Revenue $49,660ADR $200Occ ≈ 68%4.8★ (183)

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  • Sevierville Log Cabin Retreat・Hot Tub・Game Loft

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 289 ft

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

    Revenue $26,296ADR $169Occ ≈ 43%4.2★ (26)

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  • 2/2 Log Cabin in the Smokies! Close to Dollywood! WIFI, HOT TUB, 2 KING ROOMS

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 292 ft

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

    Revenue $38,844ADR $195Occ ≈ 55%4.9★ (284)

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  • Tennessee Treasure

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 354 ft

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

    Revenue $17,448ADR $248Occ ≈ 19%5★ (7)

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  • Old Glory*Sevierville*Hot Tub*Convenient Location

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 400 ft

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

    Revenue $43,575ADR $239Occ ≈ 50%4.8★ (6)

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  • Close to Sevierville Convention Center, Wilderness Resort, downtown Sevierville!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 413 ft

    Revenue $10,839ADR $218Occ ≈ 14%5★ (176)

    Delisted

  • Echota Resort! Minutes from Pigeon Forge!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 436 ft

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

    Revenue $24,529ADR $234Occ ≈ 29%4.6★ (109)

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  • Honeymoon Cabin w/ Loft & Hot Tub | Near Dollywood

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 446 ft

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

    Revenue $35,562ADR $205Occ ≈ 48%5★ (229)

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  • NEW! Amber & Oak | Hot Tub | Minutes to Dollywood!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 509 ft

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

    Revenue $1,950ADR $202Occ ≈ 3%5★ (3)

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  • Gnome Alone

    Chalet · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4 · 522 ft

    Revenue $53,000ADR $245Occ ≈ 59%4.7★ (35)

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  • Smokey Mtn Fall Vacation |Hot Tub | Fireplace

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.1 mi

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

    Revenue $38,351ADR $214Occ ≈ 49%4.8★ (222)

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  • 2 Bedroom in Echota- Close to Pigeon Forge.

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

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

    Revenue $62,834ADR $249Occ ≈ 69%4.8★ (343)

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  • Soaky Bear-Pool Cabin-Smoky Mountains

    Cabin · 2 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi

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

    Revenue $48,186ADR $318Occ ≈ 42%4.7★ (31)

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  • Nature's Harmony #10 Cabin – Your Perfect Getaway

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

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

    Revenue $41,185ADR $205Occ ≈ 55%4.8★ (206)

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  • Modern Cabin+2 King Suites+HotTub+Outdoor Swingbed

    House · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

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

    Revenue $51,087ADR $236Occ ≈ 59%4.8★ (85)

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  • Cozy Cabin W Wooded View, Sleeps 6・Near Downtown

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $46,864ADR $231Occ ≈ 56%4.7★ (27)

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  • American Gem

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Pets OK
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $19,780ADR $279Occ ≈ 19%4.2★ (4)

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  • Peaceful Woods #25- Charming & Clean Log Cabin!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5 · 0.1 mi

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

    Revenue $47,019ADR $203Occ ≈ 63%4.8★ (205)

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  • Pigeon Forge Convention Center-1 Mile-HotTub-Pets

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.1 mi

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

    Revenue $24,748ADR $235Occ ≈ 29%4.8★ (92)

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  • TENNESSEE CABIN! CONVENIENT LOCATION! COZY & COMFORTABLE! BOOK TODAY!

    Cabin · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $9,003ADR $195Occ ≈ 13%5★ (150)

    Delisted

  • Chocolate Moose*Sevierville*Great Value*Hot

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $56,413ADR $0Occ ≈ —4.5★ (2)

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  • Home Sweet Home

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

    Revenue $64,013ADR $262Occ ≈ 67%4.8★ (9)

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  • Cutest, comfiest log cabin with great screened in

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

    • A/C
    • Free parking
    • Wifi
    • Kitchen
    • +2

    Revenue $35,193ADR $263Occ ≈ 37%4.5★ (20)

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  • Wooded 2BR | Fireplace | Free Attraction Tickets

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

    Revenue $25,097ADR $266Occ ≈ 26%4.2★ (191)

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  • Serene Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Games

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

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

    Revenue $34,902ADR $258Occ ≈ 37%4.4★ (16)

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  • Serene Cozy Cabin w/ Hot Tub & Games

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

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

    Revenue $40,036ADR $249Occ ≈ 44%4.6★ (0)

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  • Smoky Time Out by Venture Smoky Mountains

    Vacation home · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4 · 0.2 mi

    Revenue $53,058ADR $246Occ ≈ 59%4.5★ (1)

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  • Moonshine Mountain

    Cabin · 2 bd · 1.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

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

    Revenue $37,556ADR $209Occ ≈ 49%4.8★ (16)

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  • Wow! So Much to Do! 2 BR Condo Sleeps Up to 8!

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

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

    Revenue $33,940ADR $579Occ ≈ 16%—

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  • Wilderness Resort Wyndham Unit 2BR

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

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

    Revenue $106,853ADR $327Occ ≈ 90%4.8★ (19)

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  • 2 Bedroom @ Great Smokies Lodge- TN

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $28,578ADR $414Occ ≈ 19%4.7★ (3)

    Delisted

  • *Beautiful Resort in Great Smokies Lodge 2BD Delux

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $55,746ADR $322Occ ≈ 47%—

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  • Great Smokies Lodge 2 Bedroom

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

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

    Revenue $6,578ADR $215Occ ≈ 8%5★ (4)

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  • Great Smokies Lodge - 2BR/2BA - Waterpark Passes!

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

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

    Revenue $75,418ADR $338Occ ≈ 61%—

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  • Great Smokies Lodge in a 2 Bedroom

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $53,540ADR $342Occ ≈ 43%4.8★ (11)

    Delisted

  • 2 Br Deluxe - Wyndham Great Smokies Lodge

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $14,245ADR $236Occ ≈ 17%5★ (1)

    Delisted

  • Great Smokies Lodge Resort. 2 Bedroom Condo. TN

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $37,725ADR $550Occ ≈ 19%—

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  • 2br Deluxe Unit In Mountains with Waterpark!

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • +2

    Revenue $70,558ADR $243Occ ≈ 80%5★ (6)

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  • 2br Presidential Unit Luxury Golf View & Waterpark

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

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi
    • +3

    Revenue $89,972ADR $332Occ ≈ 74%—

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  • 2br Deluxe Unit In Mountains with Waterpark!

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $56,524ADR $226Occ ≈ 69%—

    Delisted

  • 2br Deluxe Pool View + Water Park Fun for Families

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $49,620ADR $256Occ ≈ 53%—

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  • 2br Deluxe Golf View- A True Golfer's Dream

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $71,752ADR $247Occ ≈ 80%—

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  • 2br Deluxe Golf View- A True Golfer's Dream

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $72,361ADR $244Occ ≈ 81%5★

    Delisted

  • 2br Deluxe Unit In Mountains with Waterpark!

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $51,503ADR $211Occ ≈ 67%5★

    Delisted

  • Wyndham at Wilderness Lodge 2BR Water Park(s) included

    Condominium (condo) · 2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    • Hot tub
    • Pool
    • A/C
    • Wifi

    Revenue $76,888ADR $371Occ ≈ 57%5★ (44)

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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 15) + 0.75% investor premium

Est. revenue

$44,487

NOI

$22,912

Cash flow /mo

-$463

Cash needed

$139,250

Cash-on-cash

-4.0%

ROE (yr 1)

7.0%

Cap rate

5.4%

DSCR

0.80

Year-1 write-off

$131,978

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$42,233

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$5,556
  • Principal paydown$2,584
  • Appreciation at%$12,750
ROE7.0%

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)$8,897
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$1,335
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$2,224
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$264
  • Property tax$2,105
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$2,550

Cash needed to close

  • Down payment (25%)$106,250
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$17,000
  • Furnishing (bought new)$16,000

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$42,233

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

$394,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$116,000 · 29%

Year-1 deduction

$132,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$42,000

Land 7% (county tax record, market value split) · building $279,000 over 39 years · new furniture $16,000

Based on: 922 sq ft, built 1994, 2 bd / 2 ba, unfurnished, listing features (deck, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list, wooded lot).

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IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $75,000 in year 1 (15% short-life, $24,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$85,200
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $7,800 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $14,100
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $8,000 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $14,400
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $1,600 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $2,900
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $300 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $500
  • Shelvingdefault

    $900 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $1,600
  • Window coverings (9)default

    $2,300 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $4,100
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $6,100 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $11,000
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $3,700 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $6,600
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $7,700 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $13,900
  • Furniture bought newlisting

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

    $16,000
15-year land improvements$46,500
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $6,300 new × 50% good × 4.51 allocation

    $14,200
  • Landscaping (minimal)listing

    $3,000 new × 50% good × 4.51 allocation

    $6,800
  • Patiosdefault

    $900 new × 50% good × 4.51 allocation

    $2,100
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $10,400 new × 50% good × 4.51 allocation

    $23,400
Building, 39-year$278,500
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $99,500 new × 47% good × 4.51 allocation

    $209,600
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $10,300 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $18,600
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $9,000 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $16,200
  • HVACdefault

    $10,400 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $18,700
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $5,900 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $10,700
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 4.51 allocation

    $4,800

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$85,200$46,500$300$132,000
2$0$0$7,100$7,100
3$0$0$7,100$7,100
4$0$0$7,100$7,100
5$0$0$7,100$7,100
6+$0$0$249,700$249,700
Total$85,200$46,500$278,500$410,200

The building's share of the price ($394,000) is 4.5x our depreciated replacement cost of the home ($87,000). The IRS guide treats a gap this size as a reason to review the land share: if land is worth more than the county ratio says, the basis and the write-off are smaller.

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

STR allowed in most of Sevier County; inside Gatlinburg city limits only in overnight-rental zones.