The Gist
Short-Term Rental Lending Strategy
When Airbnb-Style Income Counts — and When Underwriting Ignores It
Learn how STR income is treated across DSCR and Non-QM paths, what documentation survives scrutiny, and how to avoid projection fantasy.
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Blink 01 · 2 min
Projected ADR Is Not Underwriting Income
Lenders haircut stories; they fund evidence
“Short-term rental pro formas are marketing documents until they become seasoned statements, market comps, and stress-tested occupancy.”
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Blink 02 · 2 min
DSCR vs Bank Statement for STR
Pick the lane that matches your proof
“DSCR focuses on property cash flow. Bank statement and other Non-QM paths may lean on borrower deposits when property income is messy.”
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Blink 03 · 2 min
Seasoning and Platform Statements
What docs actually move committees
“Platform payout reports, tax returns, and occupancy history beat screenshots.”
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Blink 04 · 2 min
Stress Occupancy and OpEx
STR margins compress fast
“Model cleaning, turnover, platform fees, utilities, furniture replacement, and 20-30% occupancy dips.”
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Blink 05 · 2 min
Exit to Long-Term if Needed
Optional LTR conversion is a risk valve
“The best STR acquisitions still pencil if converted to long-term rent at realistic market rent.”
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