Rent vs. Airbnb Hosting Profitability Calculator

Compare the potential financial outcomes of traditional long-term renting versus short-term (e.g., Airbnb) hosting for your property.
Note: For accurate local calculations (e.g., for Kolkata, India), please adjust all cost inputs to reflect your specific market conditions and use your local currency (e.g., INR) values in the fields. This tool uses '$' as a default placeholder.

Property Basics (Common for Both Scenarios)

Property Identifier (Optional):

Monthly Mortgage (Principal & Interest):

Annual Property Taxes:

Annual Landlord/Homeowners Insurance:

Base policy. STR may need additional coverage (see STR tab).

Monthly HOA/Society Maintenance Fees:

Monthly Allocation to Capital Expenditures (CapEx) Fund:

For major replacements like roof, HVAC.

Long-Term Rental (LTR) Specifics

Estimated Monthly LTR Rent:

LTR Vacancy Rate (% of Annual Rent):

LTR Property Management Fee Type:

LTR Management Fee (%):

LTR Fixed Management Fee (Monthly):

LTR Monthly Repairs & Maintenance Allocation:

LTR Utilities Paid by Landlord (Monthly Total):

E.g., water, trash if not paid by tenant.

LTR Turnover/Leasing Costs (Annual Estimate):

E.g., cleaning, minor painting, agent fees between tenants. Will be amortized monthly.

Short-Term Rental (STR / Airbnb) Specifics

Income & Setup

Average Nightly Rate:

Expected Occupancy Rate (%):

Cleaning Fee Charged to Guest (Per Booking):

This is income; actual cleaning cost is an expense below.

Other Guest Fees (Avg. Monthly - e.g., extra guest):

STR Initial Furnishing & Setup Cost (One-Time):

Fully furnishing, decor, kitchenware, linens for STR.

Monthly STR Expenses

Platform Fees (% of Booking Revenue):

E.g., Airbnb host service fee. Booking revenue includes nightly rate + cleaning fee charged.

STR Property Management Fee Type:

STR Management Fee (%):

STR Fixed Management Fee (Monthly):

Cleaning & Laundry Costs (Actual Monthly Average):

Your actual cost. Depends on occupancy and cleaning fee charged.

Supplies & Amenities (Restocking Monthly):

Toiletries, coffee, tea, snacks, etc.

Utilities Paid by Host (Monthly Total):

Electricity, gas, water, high-speed internet, streaming. Often higher than LTR.

STR Monthly Repairs & Maintenance Allocation:

May be higher due to more wear and tear.

STR-Specific Insurance (Additional Annual Cost or Total STR Policy):

Additional over standard landlord policy, or full cost if separate. Will be amortized.

Licenses & Permits (Annual Cost):

Software/Tools (Monthly):

E.g., pricing tools, channel managers.

Profitability Comparison

Please complete all input tabs and click "Compare Profitability" above.

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Profitability Comparison

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Important Considerations:
- STR often involves significantly more active management, higher guest turnover, and potentially more wear and tear.
- LTR generally offers more stable, predictable income with less day-to-day involvement.
- STR income can be seasonal and dependent on demand, reviews, and local regulations (which can change).
- Factor in the one-time STR setup costs when assessing long-term return on investment. Your local market conditions (e.g., in Kolkata) for tourism, typical rents, and STR regulations are crucial.

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