STR Market Brief

Raleigh Airbnb Investment Analysis

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

Projected Revenue

$34,890

Net Income

-$3,515

ROI

-3.2%

Booked Nights

221

At 61% occupancy

Cash Invested

$111,250

STR Market Strength

85%

vs. national median

Raleigh STR market context

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

Raleigh is a premium-appreciation market. Best results come from Class-A SFR rentals in well-rated school districts.

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.