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STR vs LTR calculator — Michigan
Michigan investors compare Rust Belt cash flow with metro job drivers. Default rent inputs are drawn from HUD FMR data—stress-test maintenance on pre-1980s stock and verify tax assessments for the specific city. Same math as the national STR vs LTR calculator; numbers are educational—not lender instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- How do STR platform fees affect returns?
- Platform fees reduce gross booking revenue before operating expenses. This calculator applies your fee percentage to gross nightly revenue after occupancy.
- What occupancy makes short-term rental worth it vs long-term?
- It depends on nightly rate, fees, and expenses. Raise occupancy or nightly rate until STR cash flow and NOI beat your long-term rent scenario on the same financing.
- How should I compare STR vs LTR in Michigan?
- Use realistic occupancy and fee assumptions for STR, then compare against a long-term baseline near about $1,050/month. Include cleaner turnover, management, and regulation-related costs before deciding.
Real estate investing in Michigan
Real estate investing in Michigan
Winter utilities and frozen-pipe risk can lift operating costs. Build realistic reserves rather than relying on optimistic rent alone.
- Typical 2BR rent
- ~$1,050/mo
- Effective property tax
- ~1.13% of home value
- State income tax
- 4.25% flat
Rent: HUD FMR 2025 · Property tax: Tax Foundation 2022 · Adjust all calculator inputs to match your specific deal.
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