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Short-Term Rental Calculator
Compare Airbnb/STR vs long-term rental profitability. Factor in seasonality, occupancy, and platform fees.
Short-Term Rental Revenue
$
20% (Low)65% (Avg)95% (High)
Gross Monthly Revenue$2,925.00
$150.00 × 20 nights
STR Operating Costs
Self-managed3% (Airbnb Host)15%
$
≈ $650.00/mo
$
$
STR requires furnished units and higher utility costs
Property Expenses (Both Scenarios)
$
$
$
$
Self-managed10% (LTR)25% (STR)
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Long-Term Rental Wins!
$209.00
more per month with LTR
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Short-Term
Gross Revenue$2,925.00
After Fees$2,837.25
Expenses-$3,046.25
Cash Flow-$209.00
Long-Term
Monthly Rent$2,000.00
After Fees$2,000.00
Expenses-$2,000.00
Cash Flow$0.00
STR Annual Cash Flow
-$2,508.00
LTR Annual Cash Flow
$0.00
Key Metrics
Revenue Multiplier
1.5x
STR vs LTR gross
Break-Even Occupancy
69.79%
to match LTR
Nights Booked/Mo
20
at 65.00% occupancy
Annual Difference
-$2,508.00
LTR advantage
STR Monthly Expenses
$3,134
per month
Mortgage
$1,500.00Platform Fees
$87.75Cleaning
$650.00Utilities
$200.00Furnishing Reserve
$150.00Property Tax
$250.00Insurance
$150.00Maintenance
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