EdTech Innovations

In this activity, students use a real-world financial model (excel sheet) to evaluate the profitability of a short-term rental investment. Using the “ST Rental Strategy” spreadsheet, students input key assumptions -- such as purchase price, financing terms, occupancy rate, and expenses -- to analyze potential returns. Students explore core personal finance and real estate concepts, including cash flow, cash-on-cash return, cap rate, and debt coverage ratio. This activity supports key financial