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STR vs LTR Investment Providence Rhode Island | STR vs LTR Investment Providence RI | Verified Investment Specialist
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Providence STR investment is concentrated in College Hill, East Side, and Downtown corridors. The decision involves zoning compliance, condo HOA restrictions, and comparison against the competitive multi-family LTR market.
STR Zoning: Providence requires STR permits for rentals shorter than 30 days. Investor STRs require commercial use permits in most residential zones. Condo HOA bylaws may prohibit STRs regardless of zoning.
College Hill STR Revenue: 3-bedroom College Hill Victorian with STR permit generates $45,000-$85,000 in annual gross revenue — concentrated in graduation weekends ($800-$1,500/night for 4-5 weekends) and Convention Center calendar. Net income after operating costs: $32,000-$52,000 annually.
Triple-Decker LTR Comparison: A Providence triple-decker at $550,000 with 3 units at $1,400-$1,800 monthly generates $50,400-$64,800 annual gross — comparable to STR on a single unit with lower operational complexity and year-round occupancy.
Convention Center Effect: Providence convention calendar creates $400-$1,000/night demand spikes. Model STR returns using the actual convention calendar, not annual occupancy averages.
📋 Specialist Note
Providence investor STR requires commercial use permit in most residential zones — condo HOA bylaws may prohibit STR regardless of zoning. College Hill STR gross revenue $45,000-$85,000 annually concentrated in graduation weekends and Convention Center calendar. A Providence triple-decker at $550,000 generates $50,400-$64,800 in LTR revenue with lower operational complexity than single-unit STR. Convention Center event calendar creates $400-$1,000/night demand spikes. The specialist verified for Providence STR investment transactions verifies zoning and HOA STR permissions before offer.
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FAQ
How does Providence STR zoning work?
Providence requires STR permits for rentals shorter than 30 days. Investor STRs require commercial use permits in most residential zones. Condo HOA bylaws may prohibit STRs regardless of municipal zoning — both must be verified.
What is College Hill STR gross revenue potential?
A 3-bedroom College Hill Victorian with STR permit generates $45,000-$85,000 in annual gross revenue. Net income after operating costs is $32,000-$52,000 annually.
How does Providence multi-family LTR compare to STR?
A Providence triple-decker at $550,000 generates $50,400-$64,800 in annual LTR gross revenue — comparable to single-unit STR with lower operational complexity and year-round occupancy stability.
What is the Convention Center effect on Providence STR?
Providence convention calendar creates $400-$1,000/night demand spikes for medical conferences, college sports events, and commencement weekends. Model STR returns using the actual convention calendar.
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