Short-term vs Long-term Rental
Which strategy maximizes your annual profit?
Airbnb style vs traditional lease
Rental Scenarios
Currency:
$ USD – US Dollar
€ EUR – Euro
£ GBP – British Pound
A$ AUD – Australian Dollar
C$ CAD – Canadian Dollar
AED – UAE Dirham
₨ PKR – Pakistani Rupee
Short-term (STR)
Nightly Rate
$
Occupancy
%
% of nights booked per year
Platform + Mgmt Fee
%
Airbnb host fee + property manager
Cleaning Fee / Booking
$
Nights Per Booking
nights
Average guest stay length
Long-term (LTR)
Monthly Rent
$
Vacancy Rate
%
Expected % of time vacant between tenants
Annual Maintenance
$
Property Mgmt Fee
%
% of gross rent for property manager
STR Annual Net
—
After fees & cleaning
LTR Annual Net
—
After vacancy & mgmt
Annual Breakdown
Tax note:
This comparison shows pre‑tax net revenue. Income taxes, depreciation, and local regulations vary — consult your tax advisor before choosing a strategy.
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