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Mark Lumpkin discusses the STR investment potential in Chattanooga, TN, highlighting the lack of competition and unique amenities.

Chattanooga might be one of the biggest STR opportunities flying under the radar. In this week’s Monday Market Data Report, Mark Lumpkin breaks down why Chattanooga is still in the early innings of the amenity arms race — and how investors can create a true “unicorn” property with surprisingly little competition. The numbers are eye-opening: Only 18% of listings have hot tubsOnly 3.8% have swimming poolsLess than 1% have movie theaters, saunas, mini golf, or pickleball courtsTranslation? Most...

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Host: Mark Lumpkin

Topics covered

• STR investing
• Chattanooga market
• amenity arms race
• real estate opportunities
• property competition

Keywords

• Chattanooga
• STR opportunities
• real estate
• amenities
• market data

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Places: Chattanooga, TN

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