8 min · Rental Returns
Start with nights, not percentages
Occupancy rates become meaningful only when translated into actual rented nights, accounting for personal use days and seasonality.
Separate gross from net
Management fees, utilities, cleaning, maintenance reserves, platform costs, and local fees can significantly impact annual net income.
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One return figure is misleading. A conservative, realistic, and optimistic range is easier to discuss and safer to review.
All return figures are estimates and are influenced by occupancy, seasonality, rental rates, operating costs, taxes, and prevailing market conditions.
