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STR Property Manager Fee Calculator

STR property managers charge 18–35% of revenue but offload turnovers, listings, and guest comms.

Reviewed byJulian Germanfor EveryCalcMethodology

Annual gross revenue

Commission %

Monthly base fee

Setup fee (annualized)

Expense passthrough %

Net to owner

$59,000

Total PM fees

$26,000

Effective PM take %

0.31%

How the math works

Fees = revenue × commission + 12 × base + setup + revenue × passthrough.

$85k × 25% + $500 + $85k × 5% = $21,250 + $500 + $4,250 = $26k = 30.6% effective.

Editorial noteReviewed by Julian German - Updated August 2026

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How this calculator works

What this page estimates

This STR Property Manager Fee Calculator is built to give a quick, browser-based estimate for str property manager fee. STR property managers charge 18–35% of revenue but offload turnovers, listings, and guest comms. The inputs stay on the page during normal use, and the result should be treated as an estimate for planning, comparison, or education rather than professional advice.

Calculation approach

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Example workflow

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How to Use

Enter annual gross rental.
Enter PM commission %.
Enter monthly base fee.
Enter setup + onboarding fee.
Enter average expense passthrough %.
Read net to owner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fee structures?

Commission-based (most common): 18-35% of gross revenue. Vacasa, Evolve: 20-35%. Boutique PMs: 18-25%. Co-host model: 8-18% (limited services). Hybrid (base + commission): $200-500/mo + 10-15%. Full-service (Vacasa Premium): 25-35%, includes furnishing, repairs, full marketing. Bare-bones (Evolve): 10% commission, owner manages turnovers.

What's included?

Standard package: dynamic pricing, listing across OTAs (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking), guest communication 24/7, calendar management, payment processing. Optional add-ons: cleaning coordination ($25-100/turn), restocking ($50-200/visit), maintenance dispatch (10-15% markup), professional photography ($300-1,500), interior design ($2-15k). Linen replacement, repairs separate.

Net to owner economics?

$60k gross revenue × 25% PM = $45k net before expenses. Less: cleaning fees passed through (cost-neutral typically), utilities ($3-8k), insurance ($1-3k), HOA ($1-5k), maintenance ($2-8k), property tax ($3-15k). Net cash flow: $15-25k/yr typical for $60k gross. Yield on home value: 3-7%. PM keeps you hands-off but reduces yield 4-7 points.

Self-management trade-offs?

Save 20-30% on fees but: 5-15 hrs/week host time. Skills required: pricing, photography, copywriting, hospitality, conflict resolution, basic maintenance. Tools: PriceLabs ($20-40/mo), Hospitable ($30-60/mo), Tripleseat. Best for: 1-3 properties, hands-on owners, urban or close-to-home properties. PM advantage: 10+ properties, far-flung properties, full-time professional alternative.

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