Model a realistic range, not a single number
Cash flow from a short-term rental depends on market, seasonality, financing terms, and management approach -- which means any honest estimate is a range built from comparable data, not a single confident figure.
A model that shows only one outcome, rather than a range across a strong, average, and weak season, is hiding the volatility that actually determines whether the investment works for your situation.
Net cash flow, not gross revenue, is the number that matters
Gross revenue projections are the easiest number to make look good. Net cash flow -- after debt service, management, supplies, platform fees, and a maintenance reserve -- is the number that determines whether the investment actually produces income.
A structured underwriting process builds the full expense stack before presenting a projected return, rather than leading with the most flattering top-line figure.
BNB Accelerator's acquisitions team, led by Nick Korom, screens over 1,000 short-term rental listings a week and hand-delivers the roughly 2% that clear underwriting. Book a free consultation to see what a done-for-you short-term rental acquisition looks like for your situation.