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2126 Helen Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
Airbnb investment analysis
3 beds·2 baths·8 guests
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$71,634
$5,970/mo
Projected gross rental income at your assumed occupancy rate and nightly rate. Net of cleaning fees.
−$2,378
−$198/mo
After operating costs and mortgage.
Cap rate
6%
Cash-on-cash
-0.4%
NOI
$40,369
Revenue
$71,634/yr
Market avg: $71,634/yr · 46% occ · $535 ADR
Financing
$42,748/yr
Operating costs
$31,265/yr
Before mortgage · 56% margin
Cash to close
$160,632
Down payment, closing costs, and furnishing
DSCR below 1.0 — but you can still qualify
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DSCR ratio
0.94
How this property compares to similar short-term rentals nearby.
Comparable set
· 10 properties$400–$716
31%–66%
$44,132–$144,153
259–435
Comparable properties (10)
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