Rethinking Occupancy: A Smarter Approach to Underwriting Seasonal Short-Term Rentals

Summary: In seasonal markets, short-term rental occupancy rate doesn’t tell the full story. Here’s how experienced investors underwrite STR deals. When underwriting a short-term rental (STR) property, occupancy rate is often treated as a go-to performance metric. And while it can offer a quick snapshot of demand, occupancy alone rarely tells the full story, especially […]