Short Term Rental Expenses In The Cascade Mountains Of Washington

The Short Term ShopDec 18, 202335m 2s568 viewsScore 85
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Cascade Mountains STR expenses
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Summary

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This video breaks down the specific expenses associated with operating a short-term rental in Washington's Cascade Mountains. Hosts will learn about utility costs, maintenance needs like landscaping and septic systems, taxes, insurance, cleaning fees, and firewood expenses.

Key insights

  • Cleaning costs for a 1,200 sq ft, 3-bedroom property can be around $150 per turnover, often charged hourly ($50/hr per cleaner). This rate is competitive for the market.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Failing to account for the septic system's bedroom capacity can lead to issues, especially when marketing the property for a higher occupancy than the system is designed for.

Tools & resources

  • The Short Term Showpodcast

    The Short Term Show podcast offers insights into short-term rental investing.

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