Lease language and terms often dictate how the center operates and the types of new tenants can join when a vacancy occurs, so read every line of the leases prior to purchasing anything.

we've had some vacancies in the past few years.  

The calculation typically uses 75% of the property's gross rental income (as determined by an appraiser) to account for potential vacancies and maintenance costs.Monthly Payment Calculation: The total monthly mortgage payment includes principal, interest, property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance premiums (MIP), and any homeowners association dues.Test Requirement: To pass the self-sufficiency test, the calculated rental income must be equal to or greater than the monthly mortgage payment.

Looks like mortgage is over $4K/month on a 30 year mortgage.Purchase Price $950,000Down Payment $70,015 7.37%Mortgage Insurance 35000Closing Costs $18,000.00 4% $18,000.00Interest Rate 4.25%Term in years 25Financed Amount $914,985Payment $4,956.82Renovations/Repairs $20,000Out of Pocket Costs $108,015Monthly Assumed % Manual InputRent $6,000Property Mgmt $480 8.00%Vacancy $300 5.00%Maintenance/Repairs $180 3.00%CapEx $45 0.00% 45Insurance 50 0.00% 50Property Taxes 419.7 0.05% 419.7Rental income tax 0.0 25% 0.0Expenses Subtotal $1,475"Annual % Increase(rent + expenses)" 2.5%1% ruleGross monthly rent should be >= 1% to total purchase price0.63%GRM (Gross-Rent-Multiplier): the lower, the better13.2Cap Rate (Net operating income (annual) / total purchase price): the higher, the better5.72%Net Income After Financing (/mo.) = Net operating income - financing costs-$432years Monthly CashFlow1 -$4322 -$3183 -$2024 -$845 $386 $1637 $2918 $4229 $55710 $69511 $83612 $98113 $1,12914 $1,28115 $1,43716 $1,59717 $1,76118 $1,92919 $2,10120 $2,278 

Vacancy allowance of 0%? 

I own a small (72 unit) multi family in OKC and have seen vacancies go up and we have had to start increasing specials and extra items to attract quality residents to fill unit. 

My PITI + PMI is $2,369/month if I get 30yr fixed at 7% with 5% down.I'm budgeting 5% capex/ 5% repairs / 8% vacancy and I will self manage. 

I have no prepayment penalties at that rate and at that rate I will be positive cash flowing (not much but enough after expenses, vacancy rate, etc)4.

Hello all,I'm seeking advice on achieving a higher ROI in real estate investments beyond the 1% rule and maintaining around 35% of monthly operational expenses (including Cap-ex, maintenance, property tax, and vacancy).To the best of my knowledge and abilities, the 1% rule with 35% operational expenses seems to be the best I can achieve today.

I am not beeping harsh as she requested additional eyes which was good and she was receptive to inputs… I consulted on one today that had 95% LTV OO but no PMI, 2% vacancy as self managed including delinquent rent and tenant turnover, a maintenance/cap ex that was based on percentage but was a quad and her allocation was ~50% of my estimate, and no PM even though she intends to move away in a year or so.