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STR Market Brief

Denver Airbnb Investment Analysis

Estimated short-term-rental revenue, expenses, and net profit on a median-priced Denver property — plus regulatory context.

Projected Revenue
$52,186
Net Income
$9,116
ROI
6.2%
Booked Nights
243
At 67% occupancy
Cash Invested
$146,250
STR Market Strength
105%
vs. national median

Denver STR market context

Denver supports a moderate STR market — workable for well-located properties, but without the demand premium of top vacation markets.

Denver is an appreciation play, not a cash-flow market. Buyers should expect break-even or negative year-one cash flow with conventional financing.

Underwriting cautions

  • Verify STR permit availability at the parcel level before closing.
  • Apply a 75% haircut to top-quartile AirDNA comps when projecting revenue.
  • Budget 35–45% expense ratio (cleaning, supplies, management, channel fees, utilities).
  • Model a long-term-rental fallback scenario in case STR rules tighten.