Airbnb vs long-term rental ROI Compare net annual income from short-term rental (Airbnb / VRBO) vs traditional long-term rental, accounting for occupancy, fees, cleaning, and management.
Avg nightly rate (STR) STR occupancy % 55-75% typical. AirDNA your market for real numbers. Monthly LTR rent STR management % 20-30% if hosted by a co-host; 0% if you self-manage. Cleaning fee paid out per stay Net cost — what cleaner charges you minus what guest pays. Avg stay (nights) Monthly fixed (mortgage/HOA/utilities) STR vs LTR delta
Positive = STR wins
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STR net annual income $22 LTR net annual income $4,800 STR nights booked / yr 237