STR vs LTR calculator — Wisconsin
Wisconsin investors balance cold-climate operating costs with stable demand in many metros. Default rent inputs are drawn from HUD FMR data—model utilities and snow removal where they move the needle. Same math as the national STR vs LTR calculator; numbers are educational—not lender instructions.
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STR vs LTR
Compare operating scenarios on the same financing. Adjust occupancy, fees, and rent to see cash flow and coverage.
Δ cash flow $2,504 · Purchase $300,000
STR cash flow
$1,152
LTR cash flow
-$1,352
STR DSCR
1.72
LTR DSCR
0.15
STR assumptions
LTR assumptions
Results
Δ Cash flow
$2,504
Δ NOI/yr
$30,051
STR CF
$1,152
LTR CF
-$1,352
STR vs LTR calculator
Compare short-term (nightly) and long-term rent on the same property. STR uses annual occupancy and platform fees; LTR uses contract rent and vacancy. Shared mortgage and purchase price apply to both—numbers are illustrative.
Short-term (STR)
Long-term (LTR)
Shared
Comparison
Δ Monthly cash flow (STR − LTR)
$2,504
Δ NOI (annual, STR − LTR)
$30,051
Short-term (STR)
Effective monthly income
$3,549
Monthly cash flow
$1,152
NOI (annual)
$32,991
Cap rate
11.00%
DSCR
1.72
Above 1.0 covers debt
Cash-on-cash
23.05%
Long-term (LTR)
Effective monthly rent
$1,045
Monthly cash flow
-$1,352
NOI (annual)
$2,940
Cap rate
0.98%
DSCR
0.15
Below 1.0 is tight
Cash-on-cash
-27.04%
STR gross bookings = nights booked × nightly rate (nights = 365 × occupancy %). Net of platform fees = gross × (1 − fee %). LTR uses contract rent with vacancy. Loan balance = purchase × (1 − down %).
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.
Real estate investing in Wisconsin
Real estate investing in Wisconsin
Property tax timing and assessment cycles can confuse first-time buyers. Use tax figures aligned with the municipality's schedule when you can.
- Typical 2BR rent
- ~$1,100/mo
- Effective property tax
- ~1.85% of home value
- State income tax
- Up to 7.65%
Rent: HUD FMR 2025 · Property tax: Tax Foundation 2022 · Adjust all calculator inputs to match your specific deal.
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