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Jose M. 10% Capex 10% Repairs 5% Vacancies MAXED OUT?
9 December 2020 | 2 replies

Hello Humans,
New investor here. I understand that it is good idea to save 10/10/5 percent on capex repairs and vacancies, but at what point do you stop saving (or do you)? In a couple years, it is possible to save ...

Gary Dale McKee Im in the game. Tips for filling vacancy
10 November 2016 | 4 replies

I closed on my first two properties at the end of October.  One of which is a duplex and during me buying it one of the tenants moved out.  I have blasted the property on Social Media and have for rent signs out.  I h...

Karen Ng Deal: Triplex with expected 5 months of vacancy?
18 October 2016 | 7 replies

Hi all,I'm evaluating a Triplex with owner occupied unit in Montreal area that could potentially be vacant for 5 months (Due to usual big moving date for my area being July 1st annually). The owner agreed to rent for ...

Peter Sik Fort Collins, CO - 0.2% such low vacancy rate
1 November 2016 | 10 replies

Wondering what makes Fort Collins, CO has such low vacancy rate? In San Jose, it is the high pay IT job. What is in Fort Collins?

Jakub Bednarz North Houston Rules of Thumbs and vacancy rates
19 September 2016 | 4 replies

I was wondering if anyone is using the 50% or 2% rule for the properties in North Houston area (Spring, The Woodlands etc). I am most interested in the 2% rule, and if it works out for this area, or does someone have ...

Coleman Nelson P&L Report Including Vacancy and Loss to Lease?
22 January 2019 | 8 replies

I wanted to see if anyone's property management software provides the option to run a Profit & Loss/Income Statement that shows the breakout from Potential Gross Income to Effective Gross Income, including vacancy...

Jarrod Gregory Vacancy rate for out of state investing 30%?
22 November 2018 | 7 replies

I am reaching out to an out of state market. I’ve spoke to a few realtors in the area I’m considering and one who seemed the most knowledgeable said that 10-15% vacancies are the norm but he recommendes out of state i...

Taylor Green How to find vacancy rate for nearby properties...
1 August 2013 | 2 replies

Hi, I am trying to find out as much information as I can before I make an offer on my first multi-family property... I'm having trouble on how to find out what nearby similar properties are experiencing for vacancy ra...

Steven Ho Rental property: high and low vacancy rate location?
15 December 2021 | 4 replies

One of the key factor for rental property is the vacancy rate.For Atlanta rental market, except hot area (Midtown, Buckehead) which we could not afford for the home price, for the other neighborhood, and with the sing...

Vashist D. Vacancy on long term rentals or house hacks
7 October 2022 | 4 replies

I’m confused about how if it is so easy to pay a low mortgage and finance a home, why would people want to rent? Brandon turner in his podcast claims that vacancy rates are usually 5% but, I don’t understand how peopl...