Invest Smarter.
Pay Less Tax.
Live Beautifully.
LuxStay partners with high-income earners to build STR wealth — AI-powered acquisition, institutional operations, and significant Year 1 tax reduction in one end-to-end service.
Your Highest Expense Becomes
Your Greatest Advantage
For high-income earners paying $200K–$500K+ in annual federal taxes, STR investing isn't just about rental income. It's a proven, legal strategy to dramatically reduce tax exposure — in the very year you invest.
Cost segregation studies and STR professional status allow you to front-load depreciation and apply paper losses directly against W-2 income — in the year of acquisition. A $1.5M property can generate $160K–$240K in federal tax savings on Day 1.
Rental cash flow, forced appreciation through the Transform stage, and a disciplined market-timed exit combine to target strong long-term returns. Our POTS framework is engineered around this outcome from day one.
You own real, beautiful property — luxury vacation homes your family can experience firsthand. Not a passive fund or a paper position. A tangible, income-producing asset in prime vacation markets.
Once investors understand the STR tax strategy, they return each year — layering on additional depreciation while systematically building a diversified portfolio across multiple markets.
Potential Year 1 Federal Tax Savings
A cost segregation study on a $1.5M short-term rental property may identify $400,000–$600,000 in accelerated depreciation eligible for Year 1 deduction. At a 37–40% effective tax rate, that translates to $148,000–$240,000 in potential federal tax savings — in a single year.
Tax outcomes vary by individual circumstance. LuxStay is not a licensed tax advisor. All tax decisions must be made in consultation with your CPA or tax attorney.
The POTS Framework
End-to-end lifecycle investing. Four distinct stages, each backed by our LUX OS technology platform, with defined deliverables and transparent pricing from day one.
Identify, underwrite, and close the right asset — powered by AI-based LuxScore™. Properties scoring 70+ advance. We decline bad deals before you spend a dollar.
- Investment strategy & fit assessment
- LuxScore™ market & property analysis
- Deal structuring & lender coordination
- Negotiation & closing support
- Cost segregation coordination
Institutional-grade STR management via LUX OS — Tesla-level automation and Airbnb-level guest experience that protects your asset and maximises revenue.
- 30-day battle-tested property launch
- Dynamic pricing & channel management
- Predictive maintenance via IoT sensors
- SOP-enforced 5-star guest standards
- Monthly owner reporting & dashboard
Strategic upgrades timed for maximum revenue and valuation impact. We identify what moves the needle, design it, manage it end-to-end, and refresh the listing.
- Transform opportunity assessment
- Revenue & valuation impact report
- Full design package & specifications
- Turnkey project management
- Full listing refresh post-renovation
A disciplined, market-timed exit through LuxStay's investor buyer network — maximising proceeds and positioning for a 1031 exchange if the next cycle begins.
- Exit timing & market analysis
- Exit readiness assessment
- Pre-sale optimisation advisory
- Negotiation & deal structuring
- 1031 exchange coordination
Nine Years. Real Numbers.
These aren't projections. They're the operational results of a portfolio built, managed, and optimised by the same team that will work on your investment.
"Manish thinks like a developer and an operator simultaneously. His STR investing approach is unlike anything I've encountered. The tax structure alone justified the advisory fee many times over."
"We went from zero STR exposure to a fully managed OBX estate in under 90 days. The POTS process was clear, and the Year 1 tax outcome was exactly what was projected."
"The most extraordinary vacation home we've ever stayed in. We rebooked before checkout — and we're now exploring an investment with LuxStay Capital."
Real Track Record. Real Returns.
These are the very properties LuxStay has operated, optimised, and delivered returns on since 2016. When you invest with us, this is the operational expertise you're buying into.
How We Work Together
Direct, efficient — designed to move from conversation to cash flow in 60–90 days.
30 minutes. Income profile, investment goals, target markets. Exactly what's possible and whether we're the right fit.
AI-powered market and property analysis. Only assets scoring 70+ advance — we protect your capital before you spend a dollar.
Deal structure, closing, cost segregation, and a 30-day battle-tested property launch via LUX OS. Revenue from day one.
Ongoing management, 5-star standards, monthly reporting. Transform when timing is right. Exit at the market peak.
Fee Schedule. Aligned Incentives.
Flat fees where services are discrete. Percentage-based where our success aligns with yours. Every stage requires a signed agreement before work begins.
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment Strategy & Fit Call (P1) | $2,500 | Credited in full toward Procure Advisory if you proceed |
| LuxScore™ Market & Property Analysis (P2) | Included | Up to 3 markets; additional markets $1,500 each |
| Full Procure Advisory (P3) | 1.5% of purchase | LuxScore™, shortlisting, negotiation, closing; min. $8,500 |
| Deal Structuring & Financing | $3,500 flat | Lender introductions, entity setup, term sheet review |
| Cost Segregation Coordination (P4) | $1,500 + study | Study typically $4,000–$8,000 by property size |
| PROCURE ALL-IN BUNDLE (P1–P4) | 1.75% of purchase | All acquisition services; min. $11,000 — best value |
Engagement requires a signed agreement and $2,500 retainer before active property search or LuxScore™ analysis begins.
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Service Property Management | 20% of gross revenue | All-inclusive: listing, dynamic pricing, guest communications, housekeeping, maintenance, reporting |
| Revenue Management Only | 8% of gross revenue | Dynamic pricing, channel management, monthly reporting |
| Property Launch & Onboarding | $3,500 one-time | Photography, listing, LUX OS setup; waived with 12-month Full-Service agreement |
| LuxStay Standards Annual Inspection | $750 per visit | Required to maintain LuxStay certification |
| Owner Dashboard Standalone Access | $250/month | LUX OS reporting tools for self-managed investors |
Full-service management requires a signed 12-month agreement before launch or LUX OS configuration begins.
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Transform Opportunity Assessment | $2,500 | Credited toward project management fee if project proceeds |
| Transform Design Package | $4,500 – $9,500 | Scope, specifications, renderings, cost estimates |
| Turnkey Project Management | 12% of reno cost | End-to-end PM; min. $6,000; excludes contractor costs |
| TRANSFORM ALL-IN BUNDLE | 10% of reno + $3,500 | Assessment + Design + PM combined; min. $8,500 |
Transform projects require a signed agreement and 30% deposit before contractor outreach or design work begins.
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Exit Readiness Assessment | $2,000 | Credited toward Sell Advisory if LuxStay executes the full sale |
| Pre-Sale Optimisation Advisory | $1,500 | Recommendations only; execution billed separately |
| Full Sell Advisory & Listing | 2.5% of sale price | Marketing, buyer network, negotiation, closing coordination |
| Sell Advisory (client uses own agent) | 1.0% of sale price | Investor package preparation and negotiation support |
| 1031 Exchange Coordination | $2,500 flat | Coordinates with Qualified Intermediary; not a tax/legal replacement |
A signed advisory agreement is required before any exit preparation, marketing, or buyer outreach begins.
| Bundle | Economics | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| POTS Essentials | 1.5% acq. + 18% mgmt. + $2K exit | Full Procure Advisory + 12-month Management (preferred rate) + Exit Readiness Assessment — ~15% savings |
| POTS Complete | 1.5% acq. + 18% mgmt. + 10% reno + $3K | All of Essentials + Transform Assessment + Project Management — ~20% savings |
| POTS Premier | Custom — contact us | All of Complete + dedicated Portfolio Manager, priority syndicate access, annual strategy sessions, tax coordination |
Bundle pricing rewards investors who engage LuxStay for the full investment lifecycle.
We Work With Investors Ready to Move
We invest significant time before any transaction closes. We protect that investment by working only with clients who meet our engagement standards.
High-income earners with $200K+ annual W-2 or self-employment income where STR tax advantages deliver material Year 1 benefit.
We work with investors who have a specific acquisition timeline and budget. A signed agreement confirms commitment before work begins.
Our best results come from investors who engage fully — sharing goals, responding promptly, and trusting the process.
All tax strategy coordination requires a qualified CPA or tax attorney. We integrate with your existing advisors.
No active work begins before a signed agreement and retainer. No property search, no LuxScore™ analysis. No exceptions.
LuxStay declines engagements where the target property scores below 70 on LuxScore™. We protect your capital by walking away from bad deals.
Invest Smarter. Pay Less Tax.
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