Quickly analyse property deals.

For R2R SA, start with the actual cash you need to get the unit live, then check how quickly the monthly profit pays that money back.

1. Add every upfront cost - deposit, first month or upfront rent, deal sourcing fee, refurb, staging, furnishing and any other setup costs.
2. Adjust for rent-free or deposit-free deals - if you have a rent-free period or no deposit, leave those costs out or reduce them.
3. Use a realistic nightly rate and occupancy - this estimates the monthly gross income.
4. Add fixed monthly costs - rent to the owner, utility bills, maintenance, council tax, OTA commission and channel manager costs.
5. Check payback and break-even - the result shows how long it takes to get your initial cash back and what occupancy you need to break even.