FREE VRBO CALCULATOR

How Much Can I
Make on VRBO?

Discover your vacation rental's true earning potential with our free VRBO calculator. Get accurate revenue projections, see VRBO and Airbnb comps, and maximize your profits.

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What can you calculate with our VRBO Tool?

Rental Income

Predict how much your property can earn on VRBO based on location, size, and amenities

Seasonal Trends

See how your property performs across different seasons to optimize pricing strategies

Expense Breakdown

Detailed analysis of cleaning fees, management costs, and platform commissions

Market Comparison

Compare your potential earnings against similar properties in the area

How To Predict VRBO Revenue

Get started in minutes with our simple four-step process.

Enter Your Address

Input basic information about your property including your address, bedrooms, and bathrooms.

Edit Expenses and Financing Info

Enter your purchase price, expected rental rates, and all associated expenses like mortgage, insurance, and maintenance.

Benchmark Revenue

See 40 nearby listings, their amenities, and projected revenue. Use our comps refinement wizard to benchmark your projected revenue.

Make Informed Decisions

Use our financial metrics like cap rate to determine whether your property would be a profitable Airbnb or VRBO.

Benefits of Our Calculator

Save time with instant calculations

Reduce risk with expert-informed projections

Compare Short Term and Long Term rental scenarios side-by-side

Make smarter investment decisions

View revenue seasonality

See your est. tax deduction after cost-seg study

Choose Your VRBO Calculator Plan

Start with our free plan, or upgrade to Core for advanced features and unlimited analyses.

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FOR HOSTS

Make data-driven investment decisions

Stop guessing if a property will be profitable on VRBO. Our calculator provides the data you need to make informed investment decisions with confidence.

Estimate annual VRBO revenue based on real market data
Calculate ROI, cash flow, and cap rate projections
Compare short-term vs. long-term rental strategies
Identify tax deduction opportunities
View detailed financial breakdowns and reports

Compare Your Property to Local VRBO Rentals

See how your property stacks up against successful VRBO and Airbnb rentals in your area. Analyze occupancy rates, pricing strategies, and amenities to optimize your listing.

Detailed Financial Breakdown

Get a comprehensive breakdown of your potential VRBO earnings, expenses, and profit margins. Plan for everything from cleaning fees to line-by-line maintenance costs.

FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Help your clients make smarter decisions

Stand out as an agent by providing valuable VRBO rental insights to your clients. Show them the potential vacation rental income for properties before they buy.

Offer expert VRBO and Airbnb revenue projections to clients
Help clients compare properties based on STR or LTR rental potential
Provide detailed reports they can use for financing/underwriting
Stand out from other agents with data-driven insights

VRBO Host FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about hosting on VRBO

How do I become a successful VRBO host?

Successful VRBO hosts focus on professional photos, dynamic pricing, stand-out amenities versus competitors, prompt communication, and excellent guest experiences. Our calculator helps you project what type of property would excel based on local market data.

What VRBO fees should I be aware of?

VRBO typically charges hosts a 3% payment processing fee per booking, or you can opt for an annual subscription model ($499/year). Guests may also pay a service fee of ~12% of the total booking cost.

How should I price my VRBO property?

We recommend using Wheelhouse for dynamic pricing. Evaluate similar comps to determine your base price.

What are the tax implications of hosting on VRBO?

VRBO income is generally taxable, but you can deduct expenses like mortgage interest, cleaning, maintenance, insurance, utilities, and property management fees. Full-time VRBO hosts can take advantage of the STR tax loophole for new purchases. Our calculator includes tax projection features to help maximize deductions.

How can I increase my VRBO property's occupancy rate?

To increase occupancy, consider competitive pricing, offering discounts for extended stays, maintaining excellent reviews, using quality photos, and keeping your calendar updated. Our tool helps identify optimal pricing windows.

What amenities do VRBO guests value most?

Outdoor spaces, pools or hot tubs, comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchens, smart tv's and entertainment options are among the most revenue-boosting amenities. Our market comparison feature shows what amenities top-performing properties in your area offer.

Most Common Questions About VRBO Rentals

How much can I make on VRBO?

Your potential earnings on VRBO depend on factors like location, bedroom count, outdoor areas, amenities, seasonality, and local market supply/demand condition. Our calculator analyzes these variables to provide accurate income projections specific to your property.

Is VRBO more profitable than long-term rentals?

It depends on your specific property and market. While VRBO rentals often generate higher nightly rates, they also have higher expenses and more active management. Our calculator helps you compare both strategies side-by-side.

What expenses should I budget for with VRBO?

Common VRBO expenses include cleaning fees, furnishing and amenity construction, property management (15-25%), maintenance, utilities, insurance, taxes, and the VRBO service fee (3-5%). Our calculator includes all these factors in your financial projections.

How accurate are VRBO income projections?

Our calculator uses real market data from thousands of active VRBO and Airbnb listings to provide highly accurate revenue projections based on your property's specific characteristics and location.

Calculate your VRBO earning potential today

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