AirDNA calculator question for STRs

[Berry Starnes]

The question I have is when Customizing your estimate on expenses in AirDNA. I do not currently own a STR and am looking at the numbers to see if one will work in my situation.

The average daily rate includes cleaning expenses in AirDNA when I hover over the question mark next to it.  Therefore, I understand that you would need to include the cleaning fees in your expenses.  

However, the lodging tax is NOT included in this average daily rate.  I do understand the lodging tax will be an expense that needs to be remitted to the appropriate jurisdictions.  But, this is being collected separately in Airbnb I see.  Therefore, this would not affect the average daily rate that is being charged.  Correct?  

So, when doing my calculations in the AirDNA calculator I should leave this expense off even though it has a place for this.  Correct?  This is what I am seeing and just need confirmation.

[John Underwood]

Cleaning and taxes should both be pass through. So they should not affect you affordability numbers.