STRVue · FAQ / Frequently asked questions

Questions about STRVue.

Answers about what STRVue is, what it computes, how it is priced, and what it does not do.

§1What STRVue Is

What is STRVue?

STRVue is a SaaS analytics platform for short-term rental property owners. It computes six proprietary metrics that together answer what a property actually returns after federal income tax — including depreciation benefit, recapture exposure, and after-tax equity IRR. Federal income tax only. STRVue does not advise, file, or make recommendations.

Who is STRVue built for?

STRVue is built for two owner types:

  • W-2 Active — You earn W-2 income and materially participate in your STR. Under the STR exception to passive activity rules, losses can offset your W-2 income directly.
  • REPS — You qualify as a Real Estate Professional under IRC §469(c)(7). No W-2 income threshold applies.

If you are unsure which path applies to you, ask your CPA before using STRVue.

Does STRVue give tax advice?

No. STRVue does not advise. STRVue does not file. STRVue does not give a recommendation. Every output is a computation based on inputs you provide. You and your CPA make the decisions.

Is STRVue a CPA firm?

No. STRVue is an analytics platform. We have no advisory, filing, or CPA relationship with any user.

§2The Metrics

What metrics does STRVue compute?

STRVue computes six proprietary metrics:

  1. Annual Tax Benefit
  2. Recapture Liability Accrued
  3. Depreciation Rate Arbitrage (DRA)
  4. Recapture Coverage Ratio
  5. Recapture Coverage Point
  6. True Owner Return (After-Tax Equity IRR)

See all six metrics →

What is Depreciation Rate Arbitrage (DRA)?

DRA is the only STRVue metric that is permanent and sale-independent. It captures the spread between your marginal tax rate and the 25% recapture rate — the portion of your depreciation benefit that is permanently kept regardless of when or whether you sell. Formula: Cumulative §1250 Depreciation × (Marginal Rate − 25%). Requires a marginal rate above 25%.

What is True Owner Return?

True Owner Return is the after-tax equity IRR for the property owner. It incorporates cash flow, annual tax benefit, principal paydown, appreciation, and recapture liability. It is the most complete single-number answer to “what did this property actually return?”

Does STRVue compute state income tax?

No. All six metrics are based on federal income tax only. State tax treatment varies significantly and is outside scope.

§3Pricing

How much does STRVue cost?

  • 1–3 properties: $249 per year
  • 4+ properties: $499 per year

No upper cap on the 4+ tier.

Is there a free trial?

STRVue is currently in private beta. Join the STRVue Journal for early access updates.

What does the subscription include?

Access to the STRVue dashboard and all six metrics for your properties within your tier. There is no export pack, CPA report, or downloadable deliverable included in the subscription.

Is there a monthly option?

No. STRVue is annual only.

§4How It Works

What inputs do I need?

At minimum: purchase price, down payment, loan terms, gross rental revenue, operating expenses, and your federal marginal tax rate. Cost segregation study results can be entered if available.

Does STRVue handle cost segregation?

Yes. You can input cost segregation results to accelerate depreciation and reflect actual §1250 and §1245 breakdowns. STRVue does not perform cost segregation studies — you provide the study output.

How is depreciation calculated?

Residential real property depreciated over 27.5 years using the straight-line method, consistent with IRS rules for residential rental property. Cost segregation components are depreciated on their applicable recovery periods per your study.

Do I need a cost segregation study to use STRVue?

No. STRVue runs with or without cost segregation inputs.

§5Access and Status

When is STRVue publicly available?

Public launch is planned for Q3 2026. STRVue is currently in private beta.

How do I get early access?

Join the STRVue Journal. Early access invitations are distributed to subscribers first.

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Can my CPA access STRVue?

STRVue is built for property owners. CPAs may find the outputs useful for conversations with clients, but STRVue does not have a CPA-specific portal or CPA pricing tier.