Benedito and his wife own a studio in São Paulo that is rented to a permanent tenant. The couple is thinking about buying a new unit and received a suggestion from a friend to opt for seasonal rental, mentioning that there are already specialized companies that manage this segment.
In seasonal rental, if the property is occupied every day of the month, the revenue can be higher than traditional rental. However, the maintenance cost of the property tends to be higher, in addition to the commission paid to the company that intermediates the tenants.
It is also necessary to manage the check-in and check-out of guests, as well as hire and pay for cleaning services, which represents additional costs.
According to finance experts, assuming the market is efficient, the two types of rental are equivalent. In the long term, the net income in both modalities tends to be the same.
