What We Do

We handle 100 percent of our projects in-house.

As a Local Partner, when you partner with Local Development Group, you can rest assured that we are working hard to make your real estate investment worthwhile. Our development team does everything from finding and procuring land for development to creating a plan and construction design, building the property, and furnishing it to create an appealing environment. You can sit back and watch your investment grow while we take care of everything else.

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Intelligence & Acquisition

Our team tracks Smoky Mountain STR performance, pricing trends, and supply shifts to guide disciplined land acquisition and development planning. Every project begins with data-driven conviction, not speculation.

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Interior Design

Our design team creates experience-focused interiors centered on guest satisfaction and long-term durability. Every finish is selected to enhance booking performance while protecting ownership longevity.

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Project Management

We manage construction exclusively for projects inside our Local Partner platform. Our builds combine Smoky Mountain character with modern standards and craftsmanship built for long-term ownership.

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Operations

Every completed project transitions into full STR operations within our systems. From acquisition coordination to stabilization and performance optimization, we support Local Partners & Projects through each phase of long-term ownership.

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What Makes Us Different

Local Development Group is deeply rooted in the Smoky Mountains, but local knowledge alone is not our advantage.

Our difference is alignment.

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 stepping into a structured development platform built around performance, durability, and long term ownership.

Every Local Property is designed with:

  • Data-driven land selection
  • Experience-focused design
  • Disciplined project oversight
  • Integrated STR operations

That is the difference.

Want to Invest Alongside Us?

Become a Local Partner and invest in the same developments we believe in.

Prefer to invest independently? Local Realty Group can help you find high-performing STR properties in the Smoky Mountains.