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What this calculator does
An Airbnb investment calculator converts nightly rate, occupancy, and stay length into revenue, then subtracts cleaning, platform, management, furnishing, maintenance, reserve, fixed, and financing costs.
Worked example
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This example is generated from DealCooker’s calculation engine during the site build, so the displayed outputs stay tied to the product’s math.
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- 01Average daily rate and occupancy
- 02Average stay, cleaning, and platform fees
- 03Management, furnishing, maintenance, and reserves
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Calculation methodology
How DealCooker models this strategy
DealCooker estimates occupied nights from available nights and occupancy, uses average stay to estimate booking turns, separates cleaning charged from cleaner cost, applies platform and management fees, and carries furnishing and property costs into cash invested and returns.
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What investors ask about Airbnb / STR
How is Airbnb revenue calculated?
A basic estimate is available nights multiplied by occupancy and average daily rate, plus modeled cleaning or other income. Net performance requires operating costs and financing.
Why does average stay matter?
Average stay affects the number of turns. More turns can increase cleaning expense even when occupied nights stay the same.
Does Airbnb collect every tax for a host?
Not necessarily. Collection and remittance vary by jurisdiction. Verify registration, lodging taxes, licenses, HOA rules, leases, insurance, and local short-term-rental law.
Should furnishing be treated as a monthly expense?
DealCooker treats furnishing as upfront project cash while ongoing replacement reserves and operating costs are modeled separately.
Primary references
Sources behind the context
DealCooker’s formulas come from its tested calculation engine. These external references support definitions, diligence reminders, or operating context—not the worked-example assumptions. Sources checked 2026-07-24.
- Airbnb Help Center — Florida occupancy tax collectionShort-term-rental tax collection and remittance vary by jurisdiction and platform handling.
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — Mortgage costsFinancing can include more than principal and interest, including taxes, insurance, mortgage insurance, and closing costs.
- Fannie Mae Multifamily Guide — Debt Service Coverage RatioDSCR compares property net cash flow with required debt payments.
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