What we do
The development process
One vertically integrated team handling land acquisition, design, construction and short-term rental operations, whether the finished cabin is held in the fund or bought by an owner we work with.
In-house, end to end
We handle 100% of our projects in-house
When you partner with us, our development team does everything: finding and procuring land, creating the plan and construction design, building the property, and furnishing it to create an environment guests want to book. You can watch your investment grow while we take care of the rest.
Intelligence & Acquisition
We track Smoky Mountain STR performance, pricing trends and supply shifts to guide disciplined land acquisition and development planning.
Interior Design
Experience-focused interiors centered on guest satisfaction and long-term durability. Every finish is selected to lift booking performance while protecting ownership longevity.
Project Management
We manage construction only for cabins we develop ourselves, combining Smoky Mountain character with modern standards and craftsmanship.
Operations
Every completed project transitions into full STR operations, from acquisition coordination through stabilization and performance optimization.
What makes us different
Our difference is alignment
We are deeply rooted in the Smoky Mountains, but local knowledge alone is not our advantage. We develop within our own vertically integrated platform. The same team that analyzes the market acquires the land. The same team that designs the experience oversees construction. The same ecosystem that builds the asset supports it operationally.
We build what we believe in. We hold many of our developments long term, and when assets are released it is to strategically recycle capital into the next disciplined opportunity.
LOCAL Partners are not buying a speculative cabin. They are investing alongside a team that develops and operates for performance, durability and long-term ownership.
Every LOCAL property is designed with
- Data-driven selection
- Experience-focused design
- Disciplined project oversight
- Integrated STR operations
That is the difference.
Why people buy
What owning a cabin actually gives you
01
Rental cash flow
Nightly rental income from vacationers, net of operating costs and debt service.
02
Appreciation
Any increase in the property's value over the years you hold it.
03
Mortgage paydown
Each monthly payment retires a little more principal, building equity for you.
04
Tax treatment
Depreciation and deductible operating expenses, subject to your own tax situation.
05
Leverage
Financing lets you control a substantial asset with a fraction of the price in cash.
06
Inflation protection
Nightly rates can move with the market while fixed-rate debt payments stay fixed.
07
Short-term rental upside
In strong markets, nightly rental income can outpace a long-term lease on the same home.
08
Access to equity
Refinancing or selling later can turn built-up equity into usable capital.
09
Personal use
Block off the dates you want and use the cabin yourself when it is not rented.
These apply to owning a property directly. Tax treatment depends on your own circumstances, and none of this is tax advice. Rental income, appreciation and resale values are not guaranteed.
Want to invest alongside us?
Become a LOCAL Partner and invest in the same developments we believe in.