STR math, written down.

STR Break-Even Occupancy: How Many Nights Do You Actually Need?

Break-even occupancy is the only metric that tells you whether your listing is a business or a hobby. The formula, two worked examples, and the trap of using market average instead of property-specific math.

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RevPAR for Airbnb Hosts: Why It Matters More Than ADR

RevPAR is the hotel industry's go-to performance metric — and the single best one-number summary of an STR listing's revenue health. The formula, why it beats ADR, and how to use it to spot pricing problems before they show up in your bank account.

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How to Calculate Airbnb Profitability: A 2026 Guide for STR Hosts

The honest math behind Airbnb profit. Revenue minus host fees, cleaning, utilities, mortgage, taxes, and a real reserve for capex. With the formulas, the gotchas, and a calculator.

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Co-Host Splits for Airbnb: How to Set a Fee That's Fair to Both Sides

Co-hosting deals fail when the split is set without modeling. Here's the math, the four common structures, the work allocation that drives them, and the contract terms that keep both parties paid.

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Airbnb Lodging Tax Compliance: A State-by-State Primer for STR Hosts

Lodging tax is the most-ignored line item in short-term rental P&Ls. The platform doesn't always collect it. The penalties for missing it compound. Here's how the system actually works in 2026.

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Airbnb Cleaning Fees: How Much to Charge in 2026 (With Real Numbers)

Set a cleaning fee that covers actual turnover cost without killing conversion. The labor math, the supply line, the regional benchmarks, and the price-anchoring trap.

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