When analyzing short term rental performance, most investors focus strictly on optimizing average daily rates and calendar occupancy. Yet capturing ancillary guest spending remains one of the cleanest ways to expand cash flow, provided it does not increase operational overhead or accelerate property depreciation.

Allowing in-home third-party vendors often brings uncompensated asset wear and potential liability risks. A much more reliable framework is establishing affiliate relationships with high-end external providers such as vehicle rentals, excursion companies, and popular local dining venues. Your guests receive trusted recommendations, your asset incurs zero additional depreciation, and your portfolio generates pure margin on transactions that were already going to happen.

It is an efficient way to boost cash-on-cash returns using existing guest demand. What methods have you tested to capture in-stay spending without complicating property management?