$950,000
Avg. Purchase Price
$375
Avg. Nightly Rate
58%
Avg. Occupancy
lake
Market Type
Lake Tahoe is a true four-season market with skiing, summer lake activities, and stunning natural beauty. Properties on either the California or Nevada side have strong demand.
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Monthly Cash Flow
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-$2,992 / year after all expenses
Proceed with Caution
Break-even at 61% occupancy
Cash-on-Cash
-1.1%↓
Return on your cash invested
Cap Rate
5.7%–
NOI / Purchase price
Break-Even
61%–
Minimum occupancy needed
Turnovers/Year
71
212 nights occupied
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Financial Summary
Annual Gross Revenue$97,138
Annual Expenses
Platform Fees$2,914
Property Tax$10,925
Insurance$3,800
Utilities$3,000
Maintenance Reserve$4,857
Cleaning Costs$17,750
Total Expenses$43,246
Net Operating Income$53,892
Annual Mortgage-$56,883
Annual Cash Flow-$2,992
Your Investment
Down Payment$237,500
Est. Closing Costs (3%)$28,500
Total Cash Needed$266,000
Loan Amount$712,500
Monthly Mortgage (P&I)$4,740
Lake Tahoe STR Market Highlights
- 1World-class skiing at Palisades and Heavenly
- 2Summer lake activities including boating and beaches
- 3Casino proximity on Nevada side adds entertainment draw
- 4Year-round natural beauty attracts photographers and nature lovers
Seasonality in Lake Tahoe
Ski season (December-March) and summer (June-August) are both peak. Fall and spring are shoulder seasons.
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