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Startup cost calculator

What it takes to get a property from empty to guest-ready — furniture, kitchen, outdoor space, permits, photos and the overspend everyone forgets to budget for.

The property

Estimated to launch

Modelled from your inputs

$29,865

About $9,955 per bedroom, contingency included.

Bedrooms (bed, linens, storage)
$7,800
Bathrooms (towels, fixtures, supplies)
$1,800
Living and dining
$9,000
Kitchen and small appliances
$3,200
Outdoor furniture
$2,400
Tech, locks, safety and Wi-Fi
$1,400
Licensing, permits and setup
$900
Photography and listing creation
$650
Contingency
$2,715

Modelled allowances by room and furnishing level, not quoted prices. Local permit fees and delivery costs vary, so treat this as a planning budget.

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