1. Asheville City Limits
Risk: Regulatory Squeeze
Asheville city has some of the strictest STR regulations in the region, generally banning whole-home unhosted rentals in residential zones. Investors buying here without a deep understanding of the zoning map risk purchasing an un-permittable asset.
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2. Destin FL (Mid-Tier Condos)
Risk: Supply Saturation & HOA Assessments
The 2-bedroom condo market in Destin is heavily saturated, leading to ADR compression. Furthermore, older condo buildings are facing massive special assessments due to new Florida structural integrity laws (Milestone Inspections), which can wipe out years of cash flow.
