STR DSCR investor profile of Aspen
Aspen, CO is a low short-term rental DSCR market. Property type: Mountain ski / luxury. Median home value approximately $3.3M. Average nightly rate: $1K.
Occupancy rate in Aspen averages approximately 55%, which combined with the nightly rate produces gross annual revenue per property of approximately $260K.
Aspen Colorado ultra-luxury ski STR. STR regulatory environment in Aspen: restrictive.
STR financing for Aspen
STR-specific DSCR loans underwrite based on projected nightly revenue and occupancy rather than long-term lease income. Specialty lenders that fund STR DSCR include Easy Street Capital, Visio Lending, and several private money operators.
For a Aspen property at the median value of $3.3M generating $1K per night at 55% occupancy, gross annual revenue runs approximately $260K.
Aspen STR FAQ
Yes. STR-specific DSCR loans available through specialty lenders (Easy Street Capital, Visio Lending, others). Lenders underwrite based on projected nightly revenue and occupancy rather than long-term lease income.
Aspen averages approximately 55% occupancy. Lenders typically underwrite with conservative occupancy assumptions (lower than peak) and require AirDNA or similar data.
Average nightly rates in Aspen run approximately $1K. Premium units (size, location, amenities) command meaningfully higher rates.
Aspen STR regulatory environment is restrictive. New STR licenses may be capped or unavailable. Verify before acquisition.
STR gross revenue per property in Aspen averages approximately $260K annually. Operating costs (cleaning, supplies, management, utilities, maintenance) typically consume 30-50% of gross — netting roughly 50-70% to operating income.
Easy Street Capital, Visio Lending, and several private money operators underwrite STR-specific DSCR using projected revenue. Some lenders require 12+ months of operating history; others will fund pre-operating projections.
Yes. Lendai Finance and similar specialty lenders fund foreign-national STR acquisitions. Down payments typically 30-50%.
Aspen primarily mountain ski / luxury property. Optimal STR property selection depends on guest demographics, amenity expectations, and local zoning.
STR regulations vary by city and change frequently. Verify current local rules before acquisition. STR revenue projections are directional — actual results vary.