STR DSCR investor profile of Moab
Moab, UT is a medium short-term rental DSCR market. Property type: Desert / national park. Median home value approximately $595K. Average nightly rate: $325.
Occupancy rate in Moab averages approximately 55%, which combined with the nightly rate produces gross annual revenue per property of approximately $65K.
Moab Utah Arches/Canyonlands STR. New permits restricted. STR regulatory environment in Moab: restrictive.
STR financing for Moab
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 Moab property at the median value of $595K generating $325 per night at 55% occupancy, gross annual revenue runs approximately $65K.
Moab 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.
Moab averages approximately 55% occupancy. Lenders typically underwrite with conservative occupancy assumptions (lower than peak) and require AirDNA or similar data.
Average nightly rates in Moab run approximately $325. Premium units (size, location, amenities) command meaningfully higher rates.
Moab STR regulatory environment is restrictive. New STR licenses may be capped or unavailable. Verify before acquisition.
STR gross revenue per property in Moab averages approximately $65K 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%.
Moab primarily desert / national park 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.