Airbnb

Short-Term Rental (STR)

Rental property leased for stays of less than 30 days, typically via Airbnb or VRBO.

Reviewed 9 August 2026 by Keiron Brown, Founder & Editor, CalculateRealEstateROI · Educational estimates only — not investment, financial, tax, or legal advice

Plain-English explanation

Hotel-like income with residential operating costs — 2-3x long-term rent in good markets.

Examples

Vacation cabin at $300/night × 60% occupancy = $5,475/mo gross.

Common mistakes

Buying without checking local STR regulations.

Short-Term Rental (STR)

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