Short-Term Rental Property Analysis: Know the Numbers Before You Buy

What you get

• realistic revenue range (not hype)

  • I don’t use “best month × 12” math. We look at comparable properties, layout, guest demand, and seasonality so you see a range you can plan a mortgage around — not a number designed to sell a listing.

• likely expenses and startup costs

  • Cleaning, utilities, insurance, maintenance, software, and the true cost to furnish and launch. Most buyers underestimate this by thousands. We put real numbers on paper.

• seasonality expectations

  • Every market has a rhythm. I’ll show when cash is likely to come in, when it slows, and how that affects your comfort level as an owner who also wants to use the home.

• upgrade opportunities that improve ADR

  • Simple changes — outdoor spaces, parking flow, internet, photos, amenities — that can add real dollars per night without overbuilding.

• self-manage vs management math

  • What you actually save by self-managing, what pro management really costs, and which path fits your lifestyle.

• You’ll leave knowing one of three things:

  1. “This is worth moving forward.”

  2. “This works with changes.”

  3. “Walk away — and here’s why.”

What I need from you

• property link/address

• target purchase price

• how often you’ll use it

• build vs buy preference
• market/state

Who These Calls Are For

• Future second-home owners who want the place to help pay for itself
• Buyers comparing two or three listings
• Land buyers considering a build or glamping concept
• Owners wondering if their current home could work as an STR