Miami STR market context
Miami is one of the stronger short-term-rental markets in the U.S., with consistent traveler demand and meaningful pricing power above its long-term-rental baseline.
Investors who buy in Miami today are typically underwriting for appreciation and short-term rental income rather than month-one cash flow. Stress-test insurance at 1.5x today's quote and verify HOA reserves before closing on any condo.
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.