The occupancy rate isn’t really as important as you may think!

The Short Term ShopMay 18, 20230m 45s263 viewsScore 75
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Summary

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This video highlights that focusing solely on occupancy rate can be misleading in short-term rentals; the speaker uses the example of two 4-bedroom cabins, one in a mountain market and one in a beach market, to demonstrate that focusing on annual income provides a more accurate picture of profitability. Even with a lower occupancy rate, the beach property generates significantly more annual revenue than the cabin.

Key insights

  • A property with a lower occupancy rate can generate more revenue than a property with a higher occupancy rate due to factors like higher ADR or seasonal demand.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Don't assume that a higher occupancy rate automatically equals higher profitability.

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