STRVue was built because no existing tool computed what short-term rental ownership actually returns after federal tax — not just cash flow, but the full after-tax picture: depreciation benefit, recapture exposure, and equity IRR. We built the engine. You run the numbers.
A short-term rental that looks cash-flow negative can produce a positive after-tax return once you account for the W-2 tax offset, principal paydown, and appreciation. Most investors never see that math. Most platforms don’t compute it. STRVue does.
The computation is federal income tax only. State tax treatment varies and is outside scope.
You earn W-2 income and materially participate in your short-term rental. Under the STR exception to passive activity rules, losses offset your W-2 income directly. STRVue computes the full federal tax benefit of that position.
You qualify as a Real Estate Professional under IRC §469(c)(7). STRVue computes the same six metrics for REPS owners. No W-2 income threshold applies to this path.
STRVue does not determine which path you qualify for. Owner classification is a tax question for your CPA.
STRVue does not advise.
STRVue does not file.
STRVue does not give a recommendation.
Every output is a computation based on inputs you provide. STRVue surfaces the math. You and your CPA make the decisions.
STRVue computes six proprietary metrics that together answer the question no spreadsheet answers cleanly: what does this property actually return, after tax?
Private beta. Public launch Q3 2026.
STRVue is currently in private beta. We are working with a select group of STR owners to validate the model before public release. If you want early access, join the STRVue Journal.