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How to Know If Your Vacation Rental Is Truly Profitable-078

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How to Know If Your Vacation Rental Is Truly Profitable – Episode 078


So, your booking calendar looks great—but your bank balance? Not so much. If you're unsure whether your vacation rental is actually making money, you’re in the right place.

In this episode, we break down what profitability really means for vacation rental owners and Airbnb hosts. From hidden expenses to overlooked labour and underpricing pitfalls, we’ll show you how to track your real income and cut through the financial fog.

💡 You’ll learn how to:

  • Track every single cost—from platform fees to guest shampoo
  • Use a vacation rental profit calculator to measure earnings per stay
  • Understand key financial terms like RevPAN, ADR, and break-even point
  • Make smarter pricing decisions using dynamic tools
  • Turn your data into seasonal strategies and profit-focused plans


🕒 Episode Timeline:
[01:49] - What most hosts miss when tracking costs
[04:23] - Jane’s story: Working hard, earning less than minimum wage
[06:45] - The three-part profit formula (revenue — expenses — opportunity cost)
[08:18] - Why occupancy rate isn’t everything
[11:37] - Calculating break-even nights & RevPAN
[14:06] - Best pricing tools for short-term rentals
[16:00] - Seasonal income patterns and how to plan for them
[18:10] - Download tools: Profit tracker & break-even calculator

🎯 If you’re serious about making your rental business sustainable, this is your blueprint. And if you're a numbers-phobe? Don’t worry. We keep it practical, clear, and even a little fun.

Get all the tools mentioned in the Mastering Vacation Rentals: Start, Manage, & Thrive in the Rental Business course—designed to help you turn insight into income.
https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/mastering-vacation-rentals-build-manage-and-grow-a-profitable-business/


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