How To Analyze A Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Property In 5 Steps

Analyzing a short-term rental can seem daunting in today's market. The golden days of Airbnb, VRBO, and short-term rentals are behind us—now, we’re in the mature phase, where only serious hosts will outlast the competition. Whether you're a new investor or a seasoned host, knowing how to analyze a short-term rental the right way is the key to making profitable, long-term investments. What You’ll Learn in This Video How to check STR regulations and zoning to avoid costly mistakes The best tools for analyzing local STR data and revenue potential How to evaluate property features that drive bookings and profit A breakdown of STR expenses and what to budget for How to calculate cash-on-cash return, cap rate, and ROI for long-term success Get 25% Off The First 3 Months Of The #1 Property Management Software for Short-Term Rentals https://hospitable.com/biggerpockets-... Resources Mentioned in the Video 5-Step Guide to Analyzing an STR: [https://www.biggerpockets.com/resourc...] Get STR Market Insights & Strategies in My Newsletter: [https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast...] Want to analyze your own STR deals? Try the BiggerPockets STR Calculator here → [https://www.biggerpockets.com/airbnb-...] Drop a comment below if you have a property you’d like me to analyze in a future video! #AirbnbInvesting #ShortTermRentals #STRAnalysis #BiggerPockets #RealEstateInvesting