Airbnb Rental Profitability Calculator

Compare short-term rental vs long-term rental income, analyze expenses, and project your 5-year ROI — all free.

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Airbnb vs Long-Term Rental Profitability

Enter your property details to compare annual revenue, expenses, net profit, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return side by side.

Property Details

Airbnb (Short-Term Rental)

Long-Term Rental

🏠 Airbnb (STR)

Annual Revenue
Annual Expenses
Mortgage (Annual)

Net Profit
Cap Rate
Cash-on-Cash

🏢 Long-Term Rental

Annual Revenue
Annual Expenses
Mortgage (Annual)

Net Profit
Cap Rate
Cash-on-Cash

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Occupancy Rate Simulator

Adjust monthly occupancy rates and nightly prices to see your annual revenue projection.

Total Annual Projected Revenue

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Expense Breakdown Tool

Itemize every Airbnb hosting expense to see your true annual cost of operation.

Annual Expense Breakdown

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Management Fee
Platform Fee
Insurance
Utilities
Maintenance
Supplies
Property Tax
Total Annual Expenses
Net Annual Income

Break-Even Occupancy Calculator

Find the minimum occupancy rate you need to cover your mortgage and expenses.

Minimum Occupancy to Break Even

That's approximately nights per month

⚠️ Your nightly rate is too low to break even at any occupancy level.

5-Year ROI Dashboard

Project your investment returns over 5 years including appreciation, equity buildup, and tax depreciation.

Investment Parameters

Year Property Value Equity Built Cumulative Income Cumulative ROI Total Return

5-Year Total Return

5-Year Cumulative ROI

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