Start with the full cost of ownership
Model acquisition costs and mortgage amortization alongside taxes, insurance, utilities, cleaning, platform fees, management, maintenance, and replacement reserves.
Short-term rental investment tools
Know the numbers.
Before you buy.
Turn rental assumptions into a clearer investment picture. Explore digital tools designed to help you compare deals, account for costs, and plan for the unexpected.
For first-time investors and experienced vacation rental owners.
Our commitment
Transparent assumptionsNo invented market dataNo guaranteed returns
A more complete picture
Revenue is only
half the story.
A promising nightly rate does not tell you what a property will cost to own. Our product roadmap brings acquisition, financing, and day-to-day operations into the same decision.
The analysis framework
From gross income to real cash flow.
Nightly rate × occupied nightsRevenue
Operating costs + reservesExpenses
Mortgage paymentsDebt service
What remainsNet cash flow
A framework, not a performance forecast. Your property inputs and verified local research matter.
Stress-test the assumptions
Compare conservative, base, and optimistic occupancy and nightly-rate scenarios. Look at cash flow after debt service, cash-on-cash return, and break-even occupancy.
Carry the plan into operations
Build a practical budgeting and operating routine, whether you are evaluating your first property or reviewing an existing rental.
The product roadmap
Choose your next step.
Planned pricing below. Availability and included files are confirmed on each product page.
STR Deal Analyzer
A focused financial model for comparing rental acquisitions and testing your assumptions.
$39
one-time · planned price
Vacation Rental Investor Toolkit
A broader resource for acquisition planning, rental budgeting, and operating preparation.
$99
one-time · planned price
Pro Investor Membership $29/month · planned
Not available yet. Membership will be introduced only when recurring deliverables are ready.
Less guesswork. Better questions.
Make your next rental decision
with the numbers in view.
Start with the tool that fits your investment stage. Review the details before you commit.
HostMetric provides educational planning tools, not financial, tax, or legal advice. Projections depend on your inputs and are not guarantees of rental performance. Verify local regulations, financing terms, and market assumptions with qualified professionals.