Kissimmee is a high DSCR friendliness short-term rental market within the Theme park vacation category. Property type and tourism patterns drive STR economics here in particular ways that distinguish Kissimmee from peer destinations.
Kissimmee, FL is a high short-term rental DSCR market. Property type: Theme park vacation. Median home value approximately $395K. Average nightly rate: $275.
Occupancy rate in Kissimmee averages approximately 65%, which combined with the nightly rate produces gross annual revenue per property of approximately $65K.
Kissimmee is Disney's primary STR submarket. Townhomes and SFR dominate. STR regulatory environment in Kissimmee: lenient.
Kissimmee seasonality and tourism patterns
Tourist demand in Kissimmee tends toward tourism segments specific to the destination.
Kissimmee STR economics
At $395K median home value and $275 nightly rate at 65% occupancy, Kissimmee STR economics produce gross revenue of approximately $65K per property. Operating costs typically consume 30-50% of gross, netting roughly $39K to operating income before debt service.
Kissimmee specific FAQ
Kissimmee sees varied seasonal patterns. Lenders use annual averaged occupancy in underwriting.
Property type performance varies in Kissimmee. Analyze comparable data via AirDNA.
Kissimmee is generally STR-friendly with standard registration requirements.
Kissimmee averages approximately 65% occupancy. Premium properties outperform; standard properties cluster near average.
Kissimmee averages approximately $275 per night. Premium units command 1.5-2.5x average.
Full-service STR management in Kissimmee runs 20-35% of gross revenue. Co-host arrangements run 15-25%. Self-management saves the fee but consumes 10-20 hours weekly.
A Kissimmee STR at the median home value of $395K typically requires 25-30% down, furniture and setup ($15K-50K), reserves (6-12 months PITIA), and closing costs. Total initial capital roughly $173K+.
Bottom line for Kissimmee STR investors
STR investing in Kissimmee demands more operational attention than long-term-rental DSCR. The trade-off: 1.5-2.5x gross revenue compared to traditional rental, but 30-50% of gross consumed by operations. Net economics typically beat long-term-rental on the same property for operators who execute on the operational side.
STR regulations vary by city and change frequently. Verify current local rules before acquisition.