In this episode of the series, Avery Carl is joined by STS agent Trysten Hunt for the show’s first deep dive into the Poconos market.. They break down what areas actually count as “the Poconos,” why it’s a strong year-round drive-to market for NYC, Philly, and New Jersey guests, and how performance varies between ski-centric and lake-centric submarkets. The conversation covers what to buy (price points, bedroom counts, cabins vs. traditional homes, and ski-adjacent condos), must-have amenities like hot tubs, and costly mistakes investors make by ignoring distance to attractions, township rules, HOA restrictions, and septic-driven occupancy limits.

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• (00:00:00) - Short Term Shop Poconos
• (00:00:23) - Short Term Rentals in the Poconos
• (00:00:49) - The Poconos: How many New Yorkers visit the Pocon
• (00:02:41) - The Poconos: Year-Round Vacation
• (00:09:15) - Home Location in the Poconos
• (00:10:57) - Can You Buy a Home With a Lakefront?
• (00:12:44) - Short Term Rentals: Areas to Consider, Townships
• (00:16:07) - What Types of Homes Can You Rent in the Poconos?
• (00:17:49) - What Do You Have to Spend to Get Into the Poconos
• (00:19:29) - Do We Need All the Amenities in Our Homes?
• (00:21:26) - Living in the Poconos: Snow and Trails
• (00:25:40) - Should You Buy a Short-Term Rentation Property?
• (00:28:52) - Poconos Real Estate: The Biggest Mistake
• (00:30:42) - Poconos Real Estate: Buying a Home in the P
• (00:32:26) - Short Term Rentals in the Poconos