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1155 Willow Ln Lot 2

1155 Willow Ln Lot 2

Big Bear City, CA 92314

$990,000

3 bd · 3 ba · Listed 5d ago

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Negative cash flow

Year built

2003

Sqft

—

Lot sqft

56,192

HOA / mo

None

Furnished

Yes

List date

2026-09-24T19:05:52.000000Z

Revenue

Annual revenue

$21,184

ADR

$239

Occupancy

24%

Cleaning fees (12 mo)

$4,193

Confidence

Low (48.73), 20 comps

Comp revenue range (p25 / median / p75)

$13,318$18,112$28,402
  • Beach to Mountains Chalet

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $11,981ADR $212Occ ≈ 15%5★ (14)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Starlight Hideaway: Big Bear Log Cabin w/ Hot tub!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.1 mi

    Revenue $23,433ADR $342Occ ≈ 19%5★ (45)

    Airbnb

  • 'The Bear's Den' Cabin: 8 Mi to Snow Summit!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $20,669ADR $336Occ ≈ 17%4.2★ (55)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Peaceful, 3 BD Modern Cabin & Game Room

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.3 mi

    Revenue $10,578ADR $264Occ ≈ 11%4.9★ (20)

    AirbnbBooking

  • Gorgeous Newly Remodeled Cabin Minutes from slopes

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $14,251ADR $240Occ ≈ 16%5★ (35)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Big Bear Getaway!

    Chalet · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $28,638ADR $185Occ ≈ 42%4.7★ (222)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Cedar Creek

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $14,454ADR $229Occ ≈ 17%4.6★ (62)

    Airbnb

  • Entire Home • 4 Beds • 3 Bedroom Big Bear

    House · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $19,757ADR $327Occ ≈ 17%5★ (135)

    Airbnb

  • Lincoln Log Cabin | Renovated | Near Attractions

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $13,764ADR $366Occ ≈ 10%4.5★ (8)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Spruce

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $16,467ADR $325Occ ≈ 14%—

    Booking

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  • Summer retreat-Hot Tub, Arcade, Play Room

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.4 mi

    Revenue $41,395ADR $302Occ ≈ 38%4.8★ (87)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • 3BR Starlight Stargaze Haus - EV & Fireplace

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 7 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $14,772ADR $246Occ ≈ 16%4.9★ (13)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Beary Peaceful Fam Retreat; Ping Pong, SPA & AC

    Cabin · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $43,436ADR $295Occ ≈ 40%4.8★ (75)

    Airbnb

  • Beary Peaceful

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 3 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $40,091ADR $249Occ ≈ 44%—

    Booking

  • One Hundred Pines Equestrian Ranch at Big Bear Lake

    Vacation home · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $8,559ADR $295Occ ≈ 8%—

    Booking

  • One Hundred Pines Equestrian Ranch at Big Bear

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · sleeps 6 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $11,855ADR $312Occ ≈ 10%4.5★ (6)

    AirbnbVrboBooking

  • Whistling Birds ~ EV Charge

    House · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.5 mi

    Revenue $28,323ADR $236Occ ≈ 33%5★ (38)

    Airbnb

  • Mama Bear's Manor - Luxury Spa - No Cleaning Fee

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 10 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $32,049ADR $509Occ ≈ 17%4.9★ (55)

    Airbnb

  • A Frame Escape ! Fully fenced!

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $20,640ADR $134Occ ≈ 42%4.5★ (165)

    AirbnbVrbo

  • Bluebird Haven

    Cabin · 3 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 8 · 0.6 mi

    Revenue $10,517ADR $272Occ ≈ 11%5★ (19)

    Airbnb

Revenue and nightly rate (ADR) are trailing-12-month figures per listing. Occupancy is estimated as revenue ÷ ADR ÷ 365 and can read high when revenue includes cleaning fees.

Cash flow calculator

Financing

Est. revenue

$21,184

NOI

-$4,887

Cash flow /mo

-$407

Cash needed

$1,029,600

Cash-on-cash (all cash)

-0.5%

ROE (yr 1)

2.4%

Cap rate

-0.5%

DSCR

—

Year-1 write-off

$195,294

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$62,494

Year-1 return on equity

  • Cash flow (annual)-$4,887
  • Principal paydown (n/a, cash)$0
  • Appreciation at%$29,700
ROE2.4%
ROE incl. year-1 tax savings (32% bracket, STR loophole)8.5%
Opex, cash-needed & tax-savings breakdown

Annual operating expenses

  • Management (20% of revenue)$4,237
  • Platform fees (3% of revenue)$636
  • Maintenance / capex (5% of revenue)$1,059
  • Utilities & supplies$4,200
  • HOA$0
  • Property tax$12,375
  • Insurance (STR-rated)$5,049

Cash needed to close

  • Purchase price (all cash)$990,000
  • Closing costs (4.0%)$39,600
  • Furnishing (conveyed with the sale)$0

Tax savings if the STR loophole applies

  • Tax shield @ 32%$62,494

Property tax, insurance rate and the land/building split come from this listing's county tax record; other assumptions match the daily feed (see tasks/plan.md).

The write-off comes from the cost segregation estimate below. Not tax advice.

Cost segregation estimate

An estimate from the listing: every part of the home is priced from national construction costs, less wear for age, and the price (less land) is spread over the parts in proportion. The headline is what a typical cost seg study would claim for this property. The answers below are optional refinements.

Depreciable basis

$803,000

Short-life (5/15-yr)

$193,000 · 24%

Year-1 deduction

$195,000

Year-1 tax shield @ 32%

$62,000

Land 19% (county tax record, assessed value split) · building $610,000 over 39 years

Based on: ~1,900 sq ft (from beds), built 2003, 3 bd / 3 ba, furnished, listing features (deck, patio, fireplace, stone counters, flooring types, appliance list).

IRS-guide safe-harbor floor: $118,000 in year 1 (14% short-life, $38,000 tax shield), the conservative amount following the IRS audit guide's residential classification table.

5-year property$99,400
  • Kitchen cabinetsdefault

    $10,000 new × 40% good × 3.76 allocation

    $15,000
  • Kitchen countertops (stone)listing

    $10,200 new × 40% good × 3.76 allocation

    $15,300
  • Decorative trimdefault

    $3,300 new × 40% good × 3.76 allocation

    $5,000
  • Mirrorsdefault

    $500 new × 40% good × 3.76 allocation

    $700
  • Shelvingdefault

    $1,200 new × 40% good × 3.76 allocation

    $1,800
  • Window coverings (19)default

    $4,800 new × 40% good × 3.76 allocation

    $7,100
  • Carpet, vinyl & laminate (50% of floors)listing

    $6,100 new × 40% good × 3.76 allocation

    $9,200
  • Kitchen & laundry equipment plumbingdefault

    $7,800 new × 54% good × 3.76 allocation

    $15,800
  • Kitchen, laundry & data equipment electricaldefault

    $4,700 new × 54% good × 3.76 allocation

    $9,500
  • Appliances (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer, dryer)listing

    $8,100 new × 40% good × 3.76 allocation

    $12,200
  • Furniture conveyed with the sale (used)listing

    $19,500 new × 40% good · out of the price

    $7,800
15-year land improvements$93,900
  • Paving: driveway & walks (paved)default

    $11,300 new × 50% good × 3.76 allocation

    $21,200
  • Landscaping (typical)default

    $8,700 new × 50% good × 3.76 allocation

    $16,400
  • Patioslisting

    $8,600 new × 50% good × 3.76 allocation

    $16,100
  • Decks & porches (attached)listing

    $21,400 new × 50% good × 3.76 allocation

    $40,200
Building, 39-year$610,000
  • Structure: foundation, framing, walls, windows, doors, roof, interior finishesdefault

    $206,000 new × 62% good × 3.76 allocation

    $477,800
  • Building plumbing & fixturesdefault

    $21,400 new × 54% good × 3.76 allocation

    $43,400
  • Building electrical & lightingdefault

    $21,400 new × 54% good × 3.76 allocation

    $43,400
  • HVACdefault

    $21,400 new × 40% good × 3.76 allocation

    $32,200
  • Hardwood & tile floorsdefault

    $6,100 new × 40% good × 3.76 allocation

    $9,200
  • Fireplacelisting

    $2,600 new × 40% good × 3.76 allocation

    $4,000

About the property

Depreciation schedule: typical cost seg study

Year5-yr15-yrBuildingTotal
1$99,400$93,900$2,000$195,300
2$0$0$15,600$15,600
3$0$0$15,600$15,600
4$0$0$15,600$15,600
5$0$0$15,600$15,600
6+$0$0$545,500$545,500
Total$99,400$93,900$610,000$803,400

The building's share of the price ($796,000) is 3.8x our depreciated replacement cost of the home ($211,000). The IRS guide treats a gap this size as a reason to review the land share: if land is worth more than the county ratio says, the basis and the write-off are smaller.

Model-based estimate, not an engineered cost segregation study. The IRS doesn’t approve studies; get a professional study before filing. Using these losses against W-2 income needs the short-term rental exception (average stay ≤7 days + material participation). The 39-year building life applies because stays average under 30 days, a separate test (27.5 years for a long-term rental). Federal only: California and Georgia disallow bonus depreciation, Ohio adds back 5/6 of it, and Tennessee has no personal income tax. Not tax advice.

Market note

Big Bear Lake (city) and unincorporated county areas both allow permitted short-term rentals, and we found no numeric permit cap in either. Permits/licenses generally do NOT transfer on sale — a buyer must apply for their own, so confirm permit status with the city or San Bernardino County before closing. City: vacation rental license, up to 3 per owner. County: 1 permit per parcel under 2 acres, 2 max per owner. Lodging tax ~13% in the city, ~7% county. Rules change; verify before you buy.