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Nashville

Davidson County, TN

STR Investment Grade

Transparent Scoring
C
54/100
⚠️ CAUTION
Score Breakdown
💰Cash-on-Cash
25/35
🏠Affordability
2/25
📅Year-Round Income
15/15
🤝Landlord Friendly
10/10
📈Room to Grow
12/15
Cash-on-Cash
10.9%
Good (10%+)
Median Home
$426K
Very Expensive
Room to Grow
12/15
Good Headroom
⚠️

STR Regulations Apply

No new non-owner-occupied permits in residential zones since 2017

Nashville banned new non-owner-occupied STR permits in residential zones in 2017, phased out existing ones by 2020. Only owner-occupied or commercial zone STRs allowed.

Permit: Very HardOwner-Occupied OnlyPermit Cap in Effect
Grade Impact: Base score of 64/100 would be grade B, but capped at C (54/100) due to regulation risk.
Verified data as of February 2026 · Regulations change frequently
📞 How to Verify
Call the Nashville City Clerk or Planning & Zoning Department and ask:
1. Are short-term rentals (under 30 days) allowed at [your address]?
2. What permits or licenses are required?
3. Are there owner-occupancy requirements?
4. Any caps on rental nights per year or number of permits?
Many cities have active short-term rentals operating legally with permits — restrictions don't always mean it's impossible.

Why Nashville?

Urban Market

What drives short-term rental demand here

🏙️
Urban Hub

Business travel, events, and tourism create consistent year-round occupancy in city centers.

⚖️
Balanced Supply

Healthy supply-demand ratio means room for new listings without oversaturation concerns.

Will This Deal Work?

Investment Grade
C
Good (10%+)
CoC: 10.9%
Can You Pay the Bills?
YES
Income covers mortgage
THE BOTTOM LINE ⚠️

This market has STR regulations to be aware of. Many hosts operate successfully with proper permits. Research local ordinances before committing.

💵
$225
Avg ADR
📅
72%
Occupancy
💰
$4,860
Monthly Revenue
🏠
$426K
Median Price

Market estimates · Updated Feb 2026

📊 Income by Property Size

Monthly revenue estimates by bedroom count

1BR
$3,888
2BR
$4,860
3BR
$5,346
4BR
$5,589
5BR
$5,735
6BR+
$5,832
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🏠 Top Amenities for This Market

Add these to boost your revenue

MUST HAVEParking
+18%
MUST HAVEWalkability
+15%
HIGH IMPACTWorkspace
+12%
HIGH IMPACTFast WiFi
+10%
NICE TO HAVERooftop/Patio
+8%

🎯 Your Next Steps

1
Search for 6BR+ properties
Best income potential at $5,832/month
2
Add a Parking
Boost revenue by +18%
3
Target $6,075/month
Top 25% performer income goal

📋 Regulation Status

RegulatedPermit: Very HardVerified Data

Regulations vary by city and county. Always verify local STR ordinances, permit requirements, and zoning laws before purchasing.

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Nashville, Tennessee is rated C for Airbnb investment with a score of 54/100 (CAUTION). The market has an average daily rate (ADR) of $225, 72% occupancy, and estimated monthly STR revenue of $4,860. Median home value is $426,126 with a cash-on-cash return of 10.9%. STR regulation status: Regulated. Data powered by Edge by Teeco using estimated market data.