CalculateRealEstateROI

Strategy

STR Arbitrage

Leasing properties and subleasing on STR platforms for spread — control without ownership.

Reviewed by Keiron Brown, Founder & Editor, CalculateRealEstateROI · Educational estimates only — not investment, financial, tax, or legal advice

Core concepts

Low capital entry

Lease deposit only, no down payment.

Legal complexity

Most leases prohibit; requires explicit landlord consent.

Examples

  • Lease at $2,000/mo, STR gross $4,200, net $700.

Practical applications

  • Operators short on capital.
  • STR market entry experiments.

Common mistakes

  • Subletting without consent.
  • Underestimating regulatory risk.