The Ultimate Short-Term Rental Analyzer for Smarter Investing (May 2019 Update)

Are you investing in a short-term rental (STR) and need a reliable way to evaluate a property's financial potential? Whether you're managing Airbnbs or entering the STR space for the first time, our Short-Term Rental Analyzer gives you the tools to assess deals quickly, clearly, and confidently.

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Why Use This STR Analyzer?

This Excel-based tool is designed for investors with a medium understanding of STRs who want to make data-driven decisions without getting bogged down in complex spreadsheets. With just a few key inputs, you’ll have a complete financial snapshot—including cash flow, return on investment, and loan performance.

How to Use the STR Rental Analyzer

1. Start with the Master SheetThe “Master Sheet” serves as your blank template. Always duplicate this sheet before entering data so you can analyze multiple deals and easily click between them for comparison. Keep the original Master Sheet untouched for future use.

2. Input Property InformationAdd basic details such as:

   • Property Address and Nickname to label your investment.

   • Purchase Price of the property.

3. Set Up Your Financing

   • Input your Down Payment % (commonly 20–30%).

   • The sheet automatically calculates your Down Payment $, Loan Amount, and Monthly Mortgage based on your Interest Rate and Loan Term (usually 15 or 30 years).

4. Estimate Monthly Operating ExpensesYou can enter expenses like:

   • HOA Fees

   • Property Taxes

   • Insurance

   • Utilities (Water, Electric, Gas)

   • Wifi, Repairs, Landscaping, and other costs

5. Enter Your Projected Rental RevenueAdd your estimated monthly rental income based on expected bookings, seasonal trends, and market comparables. This input drives the rest of your financial metrics and projections.

6. Review Key Investment MetricsThe analyzer calculates important figures to help you assess profitability:

   • Net Operating Income (NOI): Rental income minus expenses (before loan payments)

   • Monthly and Annual Cash Flow: What you pocket after all expenses and loan payments

   • Cash-on-Cash Return (CoC%): A powerful metric that shows your return based on the cash you invested

   • Principal Paydown: Track how much of your mortgage is paid off monthly and annually

   • Total Return: A holistic view that includes both equity gain and cash flow

7. Explore Loan and Amortization InsightsSee how much total interest you’ll pay, how your balance decreases over time, and customize extra payments to see long-term impact.

   
   

Perfect for Real Estate Investors on the Go

Whether you're reviewing STR deals in markets like Destin and 30A or analyzing mountain cabins, this analyzer keeps all your numbers in one place. You can duplicate and name each tab for different properties, making it easy to compare side-by-side and tweak assumptions as the market changes.

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• “How to evaluate short-term rental performance”

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Ready to Analyze Your First Deal?

Download the Short-Term Rental Analyzer today and start comparing properties like a pro. If you need help reviewing numbers or understanding your revenue potential in the Emerald Coast market, reach out to Steve Strano, Realtor with PPG—your local expert for high-return STR investments in Destin and 30A.