Rental Arbitrage
See if renting to re-list on Airbnb is profitable
Enter any address to compare projected Airbnb revenue against monthly rent. Get a full breakdown of cash flow, expenses, and ROI.
Lease this property and list it on Airbnb.
Revenue vs. rent comparison
Nearby Airbnb comps with revenues
Full expense and profit breakdown
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How arbitrage analysis works
Three steps to know if a rental arbitrage deal is worth pursuing
Enter any address
Paste a Zillow link or type an address. Select "Rent" mode to run an arbitrage analysis.
See revenue vs. rent
Our calculator compares projected Airbnb income against the monthly lease cost, factoring in all expenses.
Make a decision
View net cash flow, ROI, nearby comps, and seasonality data. Share or print the report.
Everything you need for arbitrage analysis
Revenue vs. rent
Instantly see projected Airbnb revenue compared to the monthly rent to determine net cash flow.
Nearby Airbnb comps
10 comparable properties with actual revenue, occupancy rate, and nightly rate data.
Setup cost estimates
Furniture, supplies, photography, and initial costs to get your arbitrage listing live.
Monthly expenses
Cleaning, utilities, insurance, platform fees, and all operating costs broken down.
Seasonality data
See projected revenue by month to understand peak and low seasons for your market.
Share and print
Generate a professional report to share with landlords, partners, or your team.
Compare against nearby Airbnbs
See what similar properties are earning on Airbnb to validate your arbitrage deal
Detailed setup and operating costs
Customize furniture costs, cleaning fees, utilities, and dozens of hidden costs most arbitrage investors overlook.
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Arbitrage calculator FAQ
What is Airbnb rental arbitrage?
Rental arbitrage is when you lease a property long-term and then list it on Airbnb or VRBO as a short-term rental. The profit comes from the difference between your monthly rent and the higher short-term rental income.
How does the arbitrage calculator work?
Enter any address and select "Rent" mode. The calculator pulls comparable Airbnb data from nearby listings, estimates your monthly revenue, and subtracts your rent plus operating expenses to show net cash flow.
Is the calculator free?
Yes. You can run 2 free analyses without signing up. Pro plans unlock unlimited analyses, more comps, tax deductions, and custom branding.
What expenses does it include?
The calculator accounts for monthly rent, furniture/setup costs, cleaning fees, utilities, insurance, platform fees, supplies, and other operating expenses. Every field is customizable.
How accurate are the revenue projections?
Revenue estimates are based on actual performance data from nearby Airbnb and VRBO listings. You can see the individual comps used and adjust projections based on your property's specifics.
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