Erin Tunney STR Investment Realtor
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Erin Tunney on a Nashville rooftop with the skyline behind her

Realtor · Builder · Former STR Owner-Operator

Built them. Owned them. Operated them. Sold them.

Erin is a Nashville Realtor, builder, and former STR owner-operator who uses firsthand investment experience to help buyers recognize strong opportunities and spot risks before they commit.

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46 unitsAirbnb-first building she just built and is selling
$122K-$161KModeled 4BR gross revenue, year 1 to year 3
Up to $330KYear-1 bonus depreciation on her current project
36M+Annual Nashville visitors fueling STR demand
Erin Tunney reviewing real estate investment details

Her story

The operator's edge behind the advice.

1

She builds them

As a third-generation member of The Tunney Group, Erin has hands-on experience on new-construction projects and has helped design buildings around short-term-rental performance.

2

She has owned and operated them

Erin previously owned and operated a portfolio of short-term rentals she built with The Tunney Group, giving her firsthand experience tracking occupancy, nightly rates, furnishing budgets, and management fees on a real P&L.

3

She sells them to investors like you

As a licensed Realtor, she puts that experience on your side of the table: sourcing units that can perform, negotiating with a builder's eye, and helping you operate profitably from day one.

Why investors work with Erin

Erin helps investors identify Nashville STRs positioned for stronger performance—and spot the risks that could erode future ROI.

Short-term rentals surged after Covid, but not every unit was built in a location or configuration optimized for performance. As some owners exit, Erin's experience on every side of the deal helps buyers evaluate opportunities with a clear operator's perspective.

1

Do not get stuck with a cash-flow-losing unit

Occupancy problems trace back to location, layout, review history, and bed count. Erin knows the Nashville submarkets street by street.

2

Do not buy repairs disguised as a deal

Erin comes from a building family and has built STR properties from the ground up, so she can help you identify construction and maintenance risks before they eat into your ROI.

3

Closing day is the halfway point

Erin advises on furnishing, marketing, pricing, and management so your occupancy and nightly rate have a real chance to hit the pro forma.

Her latest project · proof, not promises

Hayden Mansion: 46 units, designed for Airbnb use, from the ground up.

Erin and The Tunney Group delivered a purpose-built, Non-Owner-Occupied STR building on Charlotte Avenue.

  • $122K-$161K modeled gross revenue for 4BR units, year 1 to year 3
  • Up to $330K year-1 bonus depreciation potential, depending on your tax situation
  • NOO STR positioning in a tightly regulated category most Nashville properties cannot qualify for
  • Airbnb-friendly program eligibility to give owners an added competitive edge
  • Potential 1031 exchange fit for qualifying investors and transactions; confirm eligibility with your tax advisor
  • 4BR group-travel units built for bachelorette, gameday, and festival demand hotels cannot serve
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Revenue projections are estimates based on market data and operating assumptions, are not guaranteed, and should be reviewed with your CPA and advisors.

46 units Designed for Airbnb use from the ground up
$122K-$161K Modeled 4BR gross revenue, year 1 to year 3
Up to $330K Year-1 bonus depreciation potential
NOO STR Purpose-built positioning in a regulated category

Investor proof

The numbers conversation happens before you buy.

★★★★★

"Erin walked us through the revenue assumptions, furnishing plan, and operating risks before we committed. The numbers were clear, and the deal still made sense after diligence."

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Hayden Mansion buyer Anonymized investor · Purchased 2 units

Operator-level review

Erin evaluates bed count, occupancy assumptions, furnishing costs, management fees, and regulation risk before a buyer gets emotionally attached.

Builder-level diligence

Because she has built STR units herself, she knows which repair, layout, and finish decisions can quietly change the return profile.

Erin Tunney showing a Nashville investment property

Hayden Mansion not the right fit?

She will find you the right STR already on the market.

Erin specializes in short-term rentals and has contacts throughout the Nashville realtor scene who bring her STR deals before and as they hit the market.

  • Matched to your goals: budget, target returns, and how hands-on you want to be
  • Screened for risk: units that will not cash flow or hide expensive repair issues
  • Grounded in demand: bachelorettes, gameday, festivals, families, and what that means for occupancy
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Free STR strategy call

Tell Erin what you want your money to do.

In one call you will get straight answers on which Nashville submarkets pencil right now, what a realistic pro forma looks like, and whether a deal you are eyeing is worth pursuing.

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