From Vernon Corum

The Book Collection

Real strategies, no fluff — every book built to help you own, operate, and invest in the Smokies with backed financials.

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"Owning the Smokies is your superpower."

Vernon Corum, Jr. wrote the Owning The Smokies collection and The Rule of 5 to give investors a real framework — backed financials, market awareness, and operational truth — for building wealth in the Smoky Mountain short-term rental market.

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Owning The Smokies

6×9 Edition · 2026

Owning The Smokies

Build a Short-Term Rental Business That Buys Back Your Life

Owning The Smokies

Original 8.5×11 Edition

Owning The Smokies

Build a Short-Term Rental Business That Buys Back Your Life

The Rule of 5

by Vernon Corum & Drew Finchum

The Rule of 5

Essential Principles for Building Wealth Through Real Estate

The Rule of 5: Hospitality Companion Playbook

Companion Playbook

The Rule of 5: Hospitality Companion Playbook

The Step-by-Step Guide Through the Rule of 5

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