Investing in a short-term rental can be highly stable and profitable. It’s stable because housing has been one of the most stable asset classes. Also, when you can’t do an Airbnb anymore, you can still rent it out to a long-term tenant with a lower yield. It is highly profitable because the monthly cash flow from short-term rentals typically is double the amount of traditional rentals. The true profit from home investing comes from capital appreciation and cash flow from your rental. Between 1850 and 2015, globally, the average home value appreciated at 5.5% annually. If your short-term rental yields 3% of your total initial investment, your investment’s annual return is 8.5% before taxes are considered. Without further ado, let’s see if DeFuniak Springs, Florida is good for Airbnb.
Yes, it’s profitable to Airbnb because the average net rental yield for a one-bedroom property is 13.8%.
The national median net short-term rental yield is 5.4% in the USA. For more context, a traditional rental can typically yield 2-4% if you don’t have to pay a mortgage interest. A typical 1 bedroom listing in DeFuniak Springs, Florida is booked for 139 nights a year, with a median occupancy rate of 38% and an average daily rate of $112. In DeFuniak Springs, Florida, A typical host income (annual revenue) was $16,121 in 2023.
Best Areas in DeFuniak Springs for Airbnb
Are you wondering where to invest in DeFuniak Springs? Look no further! Here are 10 areas travelers often search for. You can find the short-term rental statistics of all of these neighborhoods from Airbtics! Check out which neighborhood has the highest rental demand. 🚀
Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery
Lake DeFuniak
Walton County Heritage Museum
Circle Drive Historic District
Lake Stanley Park
Walton County Courthouse
Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood
DeFuniak Springs Historic District
Walton County Courthouse
Historic Train Depot
Okay, you might wonder about more specific data. For example, how much can an average listing with 2 bedrooms and a pool make? Or, what is the seasonality in booking? When is the peak month?
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