High-Income Professionals
A Smoky Mountain cabin that earns, grows and may lower your taxes.
You got our note. Here's the simple version: what owning a cabin can do for you, explained in plain English, in 2 minutes.
$171M+ personally closed · We build, operate & sell Smoky Mountain cabins
What's in the way
- Not sure how a rental cabin makes money
- Never heard of a cabin lowering your taxes
- Don't know where to start
What you get with us
- A clear look at what a cabin could earn, grow and save you, one piece at a time
- Careful, real-world rental numbers, not best-case guesses
- Introductions to tax advisors and lenders who work with cabin owners
How it works
01
Tell us a little about you
A few quick questions about your goals and timeline.
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We show you the simple numbers
What a cabin could earn, how it may grow, and possible tax savings, in plain English.
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Check them with your tax advisor
We hand you the numbers to review with your CPA before you decide anything.
Important: please read
Every figure on this page and in our calculator, including cash flow, appreciation, depreciation and tax savings, is an illustrative estimate based on assumptions, not a projection or guarantee. Smithsonian Real Estate does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Tax benefits depend on your income, how you use the property and how involved you are, and many owners will not qualify. Review all estimates with your CPA before making any decision.
Run your own numbers
Cash needed, mortgage, rental income, costs and cash flow, with a cautious case right next to yours.
Your next step
Tell us where you are. We'll send the real numbers.
No projections dressed up as facts. We'll match you with properties that fit and show the booked income, the costs, and the downside before you commit to anything.
We do not provide tax advice. Any tax figures are estimates to review with your CPA.
Questions we hear
What is this, in one sentence?
You buy a cabin that guests rent for vacations, the rent helps pay for it, the cabin may grow in value, and for some owners it may also lower their taxes.
Can a rental cabin lower my taxes?
For some owners, yes. The IRS lets owners write off the cost of the building over time, and sometimes much of it in the first year. Whether that works for you depends on how you use the cabin and how involved you are, so your CPA has to confirm it.
Why do you mention November 30, 2026?
It takes time to close, furnish and open a cabin to guests. We aim to close by November 30 so there's time to do that before year end. It's our target, not a tax rule, and it doesn't guarantee any tax benefit.
Do I have to manage the cabin myself?
No. A management company can handle guests, cleaning and upkeep for a fee. How involved you are can change your taxes, so ask your CPA early.