STR Market Brief

Houston Airbnb Investment Analysis

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

Projected Revenue

$32,303

Net Income

-$5,298

ROI

-6.3%

Booked Nights

215

At 59% occupancy

Cash Invested

$83,750

STR Market Strength

80%

vs. national median

Houston STR market context

Houston is primarily a long-term-rental market. STR demand exists but the revenue uplift over LTR is modest and operational complexity is meaningful.

Houston favors cash-flow investors. Inside-the-Loop B-class properties are the sweet spot for stable tenancy.

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.