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Brayton “Furlong Group”

Co founder “The Furlong Group” Buy|Sell|Invest|Partner. Creative Finance , STR Investor

06/05/2026

Snuck one more deal in on the last day of the month to finish May off.

Negotiated, contracted, assigned and closed.

$0 down creative structure on a short term rental property in Blue Ridge, GA.

Great deals are all about terms. If you understand how to structure deals properly it opens up a world of opportunities when transacting in real estate….. but you have to get out of the traditional box to do it!

05/29/2026

Sub-10% entry. STR Smoky Mountains. Tn. Negotiated, contracted assigned & closed in 3 weeks.

Subject-To deal on a couples cabin — agent came to us asking for creative. We delivered.

Seller: $0 out of pocket.
Agent: full commission.
Us: another deal that didn’t exist until we got involved as a principal buyer and structured it properly.

05/20/2026

Two more creative STR closings for May! Joshua Tree Ca. & Smoky Mountains Tn.

The word is out — we’re quickly becoming one of the nation’s leading creative finance short-term rental acquisition and disposition companies.

Our foundation is simple: we come from a background in short-term rentals. We’re in the business, we understand it, and we specialize in creative finance. That’s what we’re built on.

Sellers and agents connect with us when a property needs to move and traditional options aren’t getting it done. We take stalled listings and turn them into structured purchases that work for everyone at the table.

We are not agents or brokers — and that matters. We are a principal buyer in every transaction. That’s an intentional distinction. It’s our investment strategy and our model. We’re real estate professionals who are very good at what we do, and we know how to get deals done. It’s exactly why agents and brokerages bring us in when a transaction needs a different approach.

What does working with us look like? A professional, friendly team. Transparent creative finance structures. Real purchase offers laid out in plain English. No pressure, no hard sales tactics — just clearly presented options.

Our structures can often allow sellers to walk away at a strong full market value price point while preserving the value they put into furnishings, amenities, and remodels. Agents who bring us a deal always get paid their commission — and we carry the heavy lifting with a full team and a proven process from A to Z.

If you’re open to thinking outside the box, you’d be amazed at what we can put together.

We work nationwide. Reach out and let’s talk.

Brayton- Furlong Group

05/12/2026

Enjoying this season of life.

05/06/2026

3 more April closings. All Subject-To. All creative finance.
Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Gilchrist, Texas, Smoky Mountains Tn.
Word travels when you do good business.
Agents are bringing us their stale listings the ones sitting on market, going nowhere and we’re closing them in 2½ to 3 weeks. Every time.
We come to the table with ⅔ of the transaction already built. Negotiations, structuring, contracting, and an investor network ready to move. You bring the listing. We turn it into a closing.
More options for your sellers. Commissions paid. No games.
We’re doing this nationwide, multiple states, multiple structures and we’re deep in the short term rental space. Cabins, vacation markets, income producing properties. Creative finance that actually performs where traditional financing won’t.
📩 DM us if you’ve got a listing that needs a different conversation.

04/17/2026

Not every deal fits in a box and that’s exactly where we thrive.
Just closed on a cabin in the Smoky Mountains, Tennessee. One of the strongest STR markets in the Southeast. Structured the deal creatively so the numbers actually worked.
When conventional financing hits a wall, terms build the door.
The Furlong Group | Creative Finance & STR Acquisitions Nationwide
📍 Smoky Mountains, TN
TermsOverCash

03/26/2026

2nd closing this week! Negotiated, Contracted, Assigned & Closed!
Smoky Mountains Tn.
SubTo.
Massive year 1 bonus depreciation & STR loophole advantages to our investment group.
This is creative deal architecture.

03/20/2026

Another successful creative STR closing.
Negotiated. Contracted. Assigned. Closed. 🤝

Just wrapped another deal with one of our investment groups.

If you’ve got a listing or property that’s not moving the traditional way, this is where we step in.

My team specializes in creative finance and short-term rental acquisitions & dispositions nationwide.
We don’t just put deals together—we structure them properly so they actually close.

We look at every deal through two lenses:
• What does the seller and agent need to get this done?
• What will our buyers and investors actually say yes to—and why?

That’s the difference between a property that just has a list price…
and one that’s structured to sell.

We’ve built the team, the systems, and the process to get these done with efficiency, transparency, and professionalism.
That’s why agents, brokerages, and sellers consistently bring us their deals.

No pressure. No gimmicks.
Just real offers—and a clear path to closing if it’s the right fit.

If you’ve got something you want eyes on, send it over.

11/23/2025

5 deals assigned and pending currently this month with a bunch more in negotiations as well as some JV deals coming. Another Subto/Hybrid assigned & closed this week, 50k entry & 5.99% rate & 10 year balloon. Sweet little deal I structured and assigned to one of my VIP buyers. If you’re a buyer and need deals get on my buyers list link in bio. If you’re an agent and have listings that arent selling I can help. If you’re a wholesaler and need help moving your deals I have buyers!

10/09/2025

🌴 Off Market Turnkey STR Opportunity – Crystal Beach, TX
Built In 2022

🔑 Subto– “Contract for Assignment”
$680,000 TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE
$60,000 ENTRY FEE, +TC + CC
(INCLUDES CASH TO SELLER + ASSIGNMENT)
5.99% INTEREST RATE
10 YEAR BALLOON

📞 **Interested? Let’s Talk*

*Brayton Furlong – “Furlong Group*
📲 Call/Text: 831-480-9807
📧 Email: [email protected]

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