What service do you use when analyzing a deal? Eg: AIRDNA, Mashvisor Etc

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Hello.

Newbie here. Just want to know if and what services do you recommend to use when looking at properties for possible income if doing STR. I am talking about AirDNA versus mash visor etc or any other method. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Andrew Street · Answer

I’d recommend starting with AirDNA for solid short-term rental data like occupancy, ADR, and revenue estimates. Mashvisor is good too but leans more toward long-term analysis. You can also cross-check with AllTheRooms or Rabbu for comps and revenue projections. I like using a mix to compare numbers before diving deeper.

Andrew Steffens · Answer

Personally I used a paid AirDNA account and then double check it using something like the enemy method.

Josh Ball · Answer

I use AirDNA mainly but always compare with AirBNB & VRBO directly. In addition, Pricelabs, Rabbu & local FB groups. I find AirDNA to be the most accurate when comparing with my current listings. Once you get above $50,000 I find it skews slightly.

Sameul Ahsan · Answer

Interesting, I didn't of the others aside from Airdna. Airdna helps with the baseline but know if you have strong ameneties like hot tubs, you might crush the airdna comps.

Collin Hays · Answer

I would never rely on a third party dataset to analyze a deal. Go to VRBO and look at comps in the area. Rates, occupancies, amenities, and do some math. It will take you a few hours, but that's better than the few years it might take you to recoup your losses based on some software program.

AirDNA is right some of the time. But I am looking at a clock right now in my office that needs winding, and it's still right twice a day, too.

AJ Wong · Answer

All of the above. Plus BNBCalc. Rabbu (with adjustments) and local reputable STR Property Managers can provide projections. Good luck.

What service do you use when analyzing a deal? Eg: AIRDNA, Mashvisor Etc

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