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Is Blaine Township a good vacation rental investment?
ROAM Market Score
Strong
Blaine Township, Michigan
How the ROAM Market Score is calculated
Each of the six inputs below is normalized to a 0–100 scale, multiplied by its weight, and summed. Weights are fixed across all ROAM markets so scores are directly comparable. The score reflects market fundamentals — ROAM's own performance is surfaced separately on the cards below.
| Input | Weight | 0–100 | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 25% | 100 | 25.00 |
| Occupancy | 20% | 50 | 10.00 |
| Regulations | 20% | 100 | 20.00 |
| Density | 15% | 91 | 13.65 |
| Seasonality | 10% | 89 | 8.90 |
| Population | 10% | 79 | 7.90 |
| Blaine Township Total | 85 | ||
Ratios (Yield, Occupancy, Population) are normalized as ratio × 66.7 and capped at 150% to prevent outlier skew. Regulation is a direct 0–100 rubric. Density uses piecewise decay: gentle linear under 10/1K, logarithmic above. Seasonality is median month ÷ mean month × 100. Tiers: 90+ Exceptional · 75–89 Strong · 60–74 Solid · 40–59 Challenging · 0–39 Poor.
Gross Yield
Income / Average Home Value
9.8%
Scale 0–15% · Based on $443K avg home
Population
Drive Time Reach
Population within driving distance · 4M benchmark
Occupancy Rate
Booked Nights / Available Nights
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Regulatory
Compliance & Permit Status
Exceptional
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Density
Local, County & Regional Listings
Compared with 4 nearest markets within 60 mi · bars normalized to densest
Revenue Trend
12-Month Performance
Seasonal Demand
Monthly Revenue Distribution
Score = median month ÷ mean month × 100 · 100 = perfectly balanced year
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Why Blaine Township Is One of Michigan's Best Vacation Rental Markets
Blaine Township carries 28 active short-term rental listings inside a catchment that runs about 315,000 people within an hour, 2.1 million within two hours, and 4.7 million within three, with Grand Rapids as the nearest metro. ROAM's market score for Blaine Township is 85 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 9.84%, 3.7 points above the Michigan yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) runs about $443,000.
Those figures are market-wide averages across every listing — most of them self-managed by owner-operators, without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution. The average listing earns about $43,600 a year, the top quartile about $56,100, and the top tenth about $74,200. ROAM brings dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations to full-service vacation rental management in Blaine Township, positioned as Michigan's data-driven alternative to Vacasa and Evolve.
Regulation is friendly: no STR-specific ordinance applies, general zoning and nuisance codes carry over, no permit is required, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days. See the Emmet County hub or neighboring Beulah for more of the region, and start with a revenue assessment to see what your property could earn.
Best Times to Rent Your Blaine Township Vacation Property
Blaine Township's short-term rental revenue peaks in July and hits its low point in April, with July revenue running about 3.13 times April's — roughly triple the trough month's total. That's a wide swing between the market's highest-revenue month and its lowest, and it means the shoulder months around that swing carry real revenue risk if pricing doesn't track the curve closely. ROAM's pricing approach adjusts rates across the calendar to reflect that seasonal curve.
Explore the region: see the Emmet County hub, Alanson, Bear Creek Township, Carp Lake, and the wider Northern Michigan region for more Michigan short-term rental markets ROAM tracks nearby.
Blaine Township Short-Term Rental Regulations & Permit Requirements
- Regulation Status
- Friendly
- Permit Required
- No
- Permit Type
- None
- Owner-Occupancy Required
- No
- Governing Body
- Township Zoning/Planning
No STR-specific ordinance found for Blaine Township as of 2026-04-22. General zoning and nuisance codes apply. State 6% use tax required on transient accommodations under 30 days. County context: Emmet County has its own zoning ordinance (15-1, 2015, amd. 2024) but no STR-specific chapter. Petoskey and Harbor Springs have city-level STR ordinances. Many townships defer to county zoning.
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Schedule a CallWhat Types of Properties Perform Best in Blaine Township?
Revenue climbs with size in Blaine Township: studios average about $29,300 a year, two-bedrooms about $36,400, four-bedrooms about $52,200, and five-bedrooms top the range at about $66,700. Occupancy runs the other direction — about 45.4% for studios, 40.6% for three-bedrooms, and 37.97% for five-bedrooms — while nightly rates rise from about $177 for a studio to $463 for a five-bedroom. Every size here clears meaningful revenue; the larger properties simply sit at a higher point on both rate and total. ROAM's full-service management prices each size to its own calendar and demand curve.
Revenue by Bedroom Count
Studio
$29,326/yr
$177/night
1BR
$30,769/yr
$191/night
2BR
$36,449/yr
$232/night
3BR
$46,179/yr
$304/night
4BR
$52,166/yr
$352/night
5BR
$66,656/yr
$463/night
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Learn moreFrequently Asked Questions About Blaine Township Vacation Rentals
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Blaine Township, Michigan?
No. Blaine Township lists permit type as none, with no permit required for short-term rentals. There's no STR-specific ordinance as of 2026-04-22, so general township zoning and nuisance codes apply, along with the state's 6% use tax on stays under 30 days.
How much can a vacation rental make in Blaine Township?
Market-wide, the average listing in Blaine Township earns about $43,600 a year, the top quartile earns about $56,100, and the top tenth earns about $74,200. Those figures span every listing, including many self-managed by owner-operators without professional pricing or multi-channel distribution.
What's the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Blaine Township?
The market-wide average occupancy rate in Blaine Township is about 40.6%, which sits 13.4 points below the Michigan average.
What's the average nightly rate for a short-term rental in Blaine Township?
Nightly rates in Blaine Township vary by size, from about $177 for a studio to about $463 for a five-bedroom; a three-bedroom averages about $304 a night.
Is Blaine Township a good market for short-term rental investment?
Blaine Township scores 85 — strong tier — with a gross yield of 9.84%, 3.7 points above the Michigan yield of 6.1%. Typical home value (Zillow index) is about $443,000, and the market carries 28 active listings today.
What are the short-term rental regulations in Blaine Township?
Regulation in Blaine Township is friendly. There's no STR-specific ordinance as of 2026-04-22; general zoning and nuisance codes apply under the Township Zoning/Planning body, no permit is required, and the state's 6% use tax applies to stays under 30 days.
What's peak season for vacation rentals in Blaine Township?
July is the highest-revenue month in Blaine Township, and April is the lowest; July revenue runs about 3.13 times April's.
What size property performs best as a short-term rental in Blaine Township?
By average annual revenue, five-bedroom properties lead in Blaine Township at about $66,700, followed by four-bedrooms at about $52,200 and three-bedrooms at about $46,200. Occupancy runs highest for the smallest units, at about 45.4% for studios versus about 38% for five-bedrooms.
What gross yield can a rental property earn in Blaine Township?
Gross yield in Blaine Township runs about 9.84%, which is 3.7 points above the Michigan yield of 6.1%.
Why do short-term rental revenues vary so much in Blaine Township?
Revenue varies along two separate measures in Blaine Township. By property size, average annual revenue ranges from about $29,300 for studios to about $66,700 for five-bedrooms. Separately, market-wide performance spans from an average listing near $43,600, to a top quartile near $56,100, to a top tenth near $74,200. Those are two independent breakdowns — size and market-wide standing — not one figure explaining the other.
How much does vacation rental management cost in Blaine Township?
ROAM prices full-service vacation rental management in Blaine Township as one transparent, per-property structure — [start with a revenue assessment](https://roammgmt.com/get-started/) to see the numbers for your home.
Who manages Airbnbs and vacation rentals in Blaine Township, Michigan?
ROAM is a Michigan vacation rental management company operating across the state, including Blaine Township — offering full-service Airbnb management with dynamic pricing, multi-channel distribution, and professional operations.
How much can I make renting my Blaine Township property on Airbnb?
The average Blaine Township vacation rental earns approximately $46,179 per year, based on current market data. Properties managed by ROAM typically outperform the market average by 30-50% through optimized pricing, professional photography, and listing optimization.
Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Blaine Township?
Blaine Township does not currently require a specific STR permit. ROAM handles all permit applications and renewals for managed properties.
What does vacation rental management cost in Blaine Township?
ROAM offers competitive management packages with transparent pricing. Our fees are structured to align our success with yours — we earn more when your property earns more. Visit our packages page for current pricing.
How does ROAM compare to other Blaine Township property managers?
ROAM combines local Michigan expertise with proprietary technology (Signal) for listing optimization and dynamic pricing. Unlike national platforms, we have boots on the ground in your market and treat every property as our own.
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