Repairs and Maintenance, CapEx, and Vacancy % Estimates 3BR/2BA

[Nate Huber]

I'm trying to make sure my calculations are as accurate as possible. Currently, I'm running my numbers for my single-family 3BR/2BA as follows:

- 5% of rent for annual repair and maintenance 
- 5% of rent for CapEx
- 6.2% of rent for vacancy

Vacancy is so specific because I pulled the number from the specific city's performance.

How do these numbers look for a single-family 3BR/@BA in nice neighborhood? Keep in mind, house itself is in excellent shape. Should I tweak anything?

[Nate Huber]

Hey @Galen Ikonomov- Appreciate that response! No, the features are not new, so I will adjust accordingly. However, maintenance is very low (I know because I live in the house now!). Very sound home. And thanks for the tip on vacancy. 

Also, glad you said this. I'm noticing there's quite the dichotomy on this forum of people who rent out for equity and those who live and die by cash flow. I'm the former. I don't plan on building an "empire" and will not be relying on this income whatsoever. It's an addition to my portfolio more than anything. Basically I would like to keep it for at least 30 years, make some mortgage-free income for however long I'd like, and sell whenever I'm ready to!

Is there a cash flow or COC you like to see?