02/12/2026
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📊 Investment Showdown — North Myrtle Beach Beach Homes
510 20th Ave N vs 211 21st Ave N — which is better for a vacation rental investment? 👇
🏡 510 20th Ave N, North Myrtle Beach, SC – ~$799,000
• 4 beds, 4 baths, ~2,700 sq ft — fully furnished beach home just a few blocks from the sand. 
• Built for entertaining with an open layout, private pool deck & vacation-ready interiors. 
• A classic Cherry Grove footprint that draws strong seasonal demand for Airbnb/VRBO. 
📈 Investment Pros:
✔ Lower purchase price → potentially higher cash-on-cash return.
✔ Strong family + group rental appeal with pool and entertainment space.
✔ Less debt service helps absorb shoulder-season occupancy dips.
📉 Investment Cons:
✖ Slightly smaller than competitor — may limit top-end ADR compared to larger homes.
✖ Single unit only — no built-in secondary revenue stream like a split-unit or basement suite.
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🏡 211 21st Ave N, North Myrtle Beach, SC – ~$1,095,000
• 5 beds, 4.5 baths, ~2,450 sq ft raised beach home with heated pool just one block to the beach. 
• Ocean views & outdoor amenities amplify guest appeal. 
• More square footage above ground and premium finishes attract higher nightly rates. 
📈 Investment Pros:
✔ Bigger total rental capacity — more beds = higher top-line STR revenue.
✔ Heated pool drives shoulder-season bookings and premium nightly pricing.
✔ One block from the ocean = premium ADR & strong summer occupancy.
📉 Investment Cons:
✖ Higher purchase price — cash flow depends more heavily on strong occupancy.
✖ More mortgage pressure; requires better management & marketing to hit targets.
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💡 Which One Makes More Sense for STR Income?
➡ 510 20th Ave N – Best for higher ROI on a tighter budget and easy entry to beach vacation rentals. Lower acquisition cost helps net revenue stick to the bottom line.
➡ 211 21st Ave N – Best for maximum nightly rates & total revenue potential if you’re optimizing for gross Airbnb income and can support the larger mortgage.
Bottom Line:
If your focus is aggressive revenue potential and premium nightly income, 211 21st Ave N is the stronger STR candidate. If you’re thinking cash flow + lower risk on purchase, 510 20th Ave N gives you a more conservative yet profitable vacation rental play.
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Russ Knapp-Dunes Properties