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Inputs
Hardware + install (USD)
Annual upkeep (batteries/electric/maint) (USD)
Rekey/lockout events per year (old way)
Avg cost per event (USD)
Time saved per day (minutes)
Value of time (USD/hour)
Guest/turnover admin savings (USD/mo)
Horizon (months)
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Results
If simple payback is long but daily friction drops a lot, consider the qualitative win as well.