Short-Term Rental Profit Potential Calculator

Estimate the net profit from a short-term rental (STR) property over time, accounting for critical service costs like **property management** and **maintenance**. Enter realistic local estimates to compare quotes and understand cost drivers.

Income & Services Inputs

Estimated Initial Monthly Revenue

Gross income before any costs (based on occupancy/ADR).

Property Management Fee (Service Cost)

Percentage of revenue paid to the management service.

Monthly Variable Operating Costs

Cleaning, maintenance, and supplies as a percentage of revenue.

Fixed & Growth Inputs

Monthly Fixed Operating Costs

Mortgage, property taxes, insurance, and fixed utilities.

Annual Revenue Growth Rate

Projected annual increase in revenue (market appreciation/inflation).

Projection Period

Years

The length of the investment period.

Your Profit Projection

Estimated Net Monthly Profit (Year 1)

$0.00

Year 1 Annual Cash Flow

$0.00

Total Projected Net Profit (5 Years)

$0.00

Annual Net Cash Flow Trend

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year	Gross Revenue		Other Costs	Net Profit
Enter inputs to see projection.

How It's Calculated

Gross Annual Revenue (Year $N$): $R_N = R_0 \times 12 \times (1 + G)^{(N-1)}$
Management Fee (Year $N$): $M_N = R_N \times F_{mgmt}$
Other Annual Costs (Year $N$): $C_N = (F_{fixed} \times 12) + (R_N \times F_{var})$
Net Annual Profit (Year $N$): $P_N = R_N - M_N - C_N$

$R_0$: Initial Monthly Revenue; $G$: Annual Revenue Growth Rate; $F_{mgmt}$: Management Fee; $F_{var}$: Variable Costs; $F_{fixed}$: Monthly Fixed Costs.