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Operating Exp.
28.4%
ROI Diff.
+86%
Airbnb / Vrbo / direct booking
Income
Expenses
Traditional 12-month lease
Income
Expenses
| Metric | Short-Term Rental Winner | Long-Term Rental |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Gross Revenue | $53,381 | $20,520 |
| Annual Total Expenses | −$43,741 | −$26,000 |
| Annual Net Profit | $9,640 | -$5,480 |
| Monthly Net Profit | $803 | -$457 |
ROI (net / shared costs)Annual net profit divided by annual shared costs (mortgage + tax + HOA). A rough proxy for return vs your fixed obligations. | 44.6% | 25.4% |
| Net Difference | STR ahead by $15,120/yr | |
Your STR matches long-term rental income at 38.1% occupancy. You're above break-even — STR is more profitable at your current occupancy.
Green = STR annual net profit at each occupancy. Blue dashed = LTR net profit (fixed). Amber dashed = break-even crossover.
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