Income Potential & Cash Flow
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Short-term rentals often generate higher nightly rates, offering potentially greater monthly income, especially in tourist-heavy areas.
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Long-term rentals provide stable, predictable income with less vacancy risk.
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Management & Effort
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Short-term rentals require more hands-on management—frequent guest turnover, cleaning, marketing, and responding to inquiries.
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Long-term rentals need less day-to-day involvement, with maintenance mainly handled periodically.
Flexibility & Regulations
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Short-term rentals offer flexibility to use the property yourself or adjust pricing based on demand, but may face stricter local regulations or licensing requirements.
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Long-term rentals are more stable legally and often easier to manage under standard lease agreements but lock you into longer commitments.
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