Maximizing ROI with Capsule Houses: A 2-Year Payback Model at 60€/Night
- AI
- Feb 28
- 2 min read
Introduction
Capsule houses are an innovative and affordable real estate investment opportunity. With a low purchase price and high short-term rental demand, they offer an impressive return on investment (ROI). In this analysis, we calculate the ROI when renting a capsule house at 60€/night, targeting a 2-year payback period.
1. Initial Investment
Capsule house purchase price: 15,000€
Setup & installation costs: 2,000€ (foundation, utilities, minimal furnishing)
Total Initial Investment: 17,000€ per unit
2. Revenue Projection at 60€/Night
Short-Term Rental Model
Nightly rental rate: 60€
Occupancy rate: 70% (≈ 21 nights per month)
Revenue Calculation
Monthly Revenue:
60€×2160€ \times 21 nights = 1,260€/month
Annual Revenue:
1,260€×121,260€ \times 12 = 15,120€/year
3. Operating Costs
Expense | Monthly Cost (€) | Annual Cost (€) |
Cleaning (7.50€ x 21 stays) | 160€ | 1,920€ |
Utilities (electricity, water, WiFi) | 100€ | 1,200€ |
Booking platform fees (10%) | 126€ | 1,512€ |
Maintenance & Repairs | 50€ | 600€ |
Insurance | 30€ | 360€ |
Miscellaneous | 50€ | 600€ |
Total Operating Costs | 516€ | 6,192€ |
Net Profit Calculation
Net Monthly Profit = Revenue - Operating Costs= 1,260€ - 516€ = 744€/month
Net Annual Profit = 15,120€ - 6,192€ = 8,928€/year
4. ROI Calculation (2-Year Payback Goal)
To achieve a 2-year payback, we need:
Initial Investment (17,000€)Annual Net Profit (8,928€)=1.9 years≈2 years\frac{\text{Initial Investment (17,000€)}}{\text{Annual Net Profit (8,928€)}} = 1.9 \text{ years} \approx 2 \text{ years}
Payback period: 2 years ✅
Annual ROI Calculation
Annual Net Profit (8,928€)Initial Investment (17,000€)×100=52.5%\frac{\text{Annual Net Profit (8,928€)}}{\text{Initial Investment (17,000€)}} \times 100 = 52.5\%
This translates to a 52.5% annual return, which is far superior to traditional real estate investments.
5. Scaling the Business
By expanding this model, returns scale significantly:
5 capsule houses generate 3,720€/month in net profit.
10 capsule houses generate 7,440€/month, providing a strong semi-passive income.
Further Optimization
Boost occupancy to 80% → Increase net profit by ~1,000€/year per unit
Direct bookings (reduce platform fees) → Save 1,500€/year per unit
Upsells (breakfast, tours, rentals) → Add extra revenue per guest
Conclusion
With a nightly rate of 60€, capsule houses achieve a break-even period of 2 years and a 52.5% annual ROI. This investment model offers fast capital recovery, high cash flow, and scalability, making it an ideal opportunity for investors seeking high-yield short-term rental properties.
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