Selling
Heavens View
Exclusive Mountain Modern cabins on prime ridge lots with stunning views, a short drive from downtown Gatlinburg.
Heavens View Lane, Sevierville, TN 37862
Sevierville, Tennessee
Smart STR investing without the STR stress
LOCAL Ventures is a vertically integrated Smoky Mountain platform. We find the land, design the experience, build it in-house and operate it — so everyday investors can own high-performing short-term rentals without running them.
- 30+
- Closed projects
- 11
- Active projects
- $390k+
- Returned annually
- $129M+
- STR sales
Why invest with us
One team, one ecosystem, from raw land to guest reviews
Being a LOCAL Partner isn't just about smart investing. It's about creating generational impact and empowering everyday people through financial independence.
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Proven performance
Every project starts with Smoky Mountain STR performance data, pricing trends and supply shifts — disciplined conviction, not speculation.
02
No STR hassle
You do not manage guests, cleaners or calendars. Completed developments move straight into professional operations inside our systems.
03
Vertically integrated
The same team that reads the market buys the land, designs the experience, oversees the build and supports the asset afterward.
04
LOCAL Partner Fund
A structured platform that lets aligned investors participate across multiple developments rather than betting on a single cabin.
How it works
The LOCAL Partner Fund
A structured way to participate in professionally developed and operated STR assets across the Smoky Mountains — without managing a single property yourself.
Talk to our team- 1
Become a LOCAL Partner
Meet with our team to learn about the LOCAL Partner Fund and decide whether the opportunity fits your investment goals. Once approved, you complete investor onboarding and commit capital.
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Capital deployment
Investor capital is strategically deployed across multiple developments and short-term rental assets sourced, designed and built by our team.
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Development & operations
Our platform manages the entire lifecycle of each asset: acquisition, development, design, furnishing and professional STR operations.
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Distributions
As properties generate revenue or reach milestones such as refinance or sale, investor distributions are processed according to the fund's operating agreement.
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Ongoing growth
Capital keeps working across new developments and acquisitions, so investors participate in a growing portfolio of STR real estate.
Featured developments
Built in the Smokies, built to perform
Under development
The Lodges at Reedmont
Contemporary 3–5 bedroom cabins near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, minutes from Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Reedmont Way, Sevierville, TN 37876
Available
Pinecrest Townhomes
Newly remodeled condos with mountain views in a private foothills setting, six minutes from Dollywood and the Pigeon Forge Parkway.
Pinecrest, Sevierville, TN 37876
What we do
We handle 100% of our projects in-house
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.
Intelligence & Acquisition
We track Smoky Mountain STR performance, pricing trends and supply shifts to guide disciplined land acquisition and development planning.
Interior Design
Experience-focused interiors centered on guest satisfaction and long-term durability. Every finish is selected to lift booking performance while protecting ownership longevity.
Project Management
We manage construction exclusively for projects inside the LOCAL Partner platform, combining Smoky Mountain character with modern standards and craftsmanship.
Operations
Every completed project transitions into full STR operations — from acquisition coordination through stabilization and performance optimization.
The LOCAL ecosystem
Trusted by smart investors
What our partners say
“Working with the LOCAL team has been a total breeze. Their communication is spot on. They're proactive and always easy to reach, so I never felt out of the loop. Their transparency and processes have given me much confidence.”
“We invested early on with Justin Beasley and have been consistently impressed with returns as well as his keeping us informed of new opportunities and performance. This has been a successful venture for all parties for over four years.”
“Justin and his team go above and beyond to keep me informed on what's happening with my investments, and what future projects they have in mind.”
Interested in investing?
Get notified about new investment opportunities, early access to prospectuses, and request a consultation with our team. No pressure. Just clarity.