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Sarah London 3 Ideas to Fill Winter Vacancy - Which do you recommend?
9 November 2018 | 2 replies

Hello BP folks! I would appreciate your feedback on some options I’m considering to fill a winter vacancy. I have a well maintained ranch home with great curb appeal for rent in a nice neighborhood. The only issue wit...

Katie Panzica Vacancy rates. Where do you include them in your analysis?
11 May 2021 | 1 reply

New investor here.  Hoping to get some opinions on where to factor in vacancy costs when you are analyzing a deal. I’ve seen several proforma from turn key companies include it in operating expenses as a variable expe...

Tom R. How long does it typically take to fill a vacancy
14 October 2017 | 8 replies

I listed my first investment property less than a week ago.  On Zillow its trending in the top 10% in the neighborhood and on Truilla its listed as a best value.  My market is almost certainly smaller than most of you...

Joshua Hollandsworth Is 30% for Vacancy, Repairs, and CapEx a safe estimate?
11 May 2017 | 5 replies

I know this is a very BROAD topic. The situation varies from deal to deal. I am just looking to see what you guys do when analyzing expenses.

Brian Barfoot Can I charge a tenant for vacancy after they leave?
6 July 2017 | 5 replies

I have a tenant who has been notoriously bad with communication. Her lease is due at the end of the month and we wouldn't mind either way if she stays or goes. I called her a few days ago and then texted today to find...

Austin Irwin Help with budgeting maintenance, capex, and vacancy for a SFH
14 June 2022 | 8 replies

Hello BP community,I was hoping for some insight regarding budgeting for maintenance, capex, and vacancy for a SFH in Shippensburg, PA.  This is my first rental, so I am a newbie.  I have read that a popular rule is 5...

Daniel Wang Where can I find the vacancy rate of an area?
12 September 2020 | 5 replies

As the title asks.

Josh Benitez What percentages to use for CapEx and Vacancy in calculator
4 March 2020 | 5 replies

I have a multifamily in ft Lauderdale, FL deal but im running the numbers and I want to make sure im using the correct percentage in the calculator for Capex and vacancy. Also, how do I find out what the cap rate is f...

Reid Smith Is Maintenance/Repair % calculated before or AFTER Occupancy/Vacancy Rate.
17 March 2023 | 1 reply

Hey @Dave Meyer 
After listening to your 3/10 podcast, I decided to invest in Pro as I'm analyzing a few Hospitality/STR properties in a couple local markets near me and I'm new to these types of deals(STR)...relativ...

Brian Black Financial tracking of lost income to vacancy? How to Quickbooks?
3 March 2021 | 7 replies

I am wanting to get a good idea of my TRUE vacancy rate including time lost to rehab etc...
My accountant suggested creating two line items to book both a lost revenue income and an offsetting lost revenue expense f...