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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...

Patrick Hancock Vacancy Rate for Vacation Cabins in the Blue Ridge Area
26 June 2018 | 3 replies

Hello!
For single family residential properties it seems that people use anywhere from a 5-10% vacancy rate when analyzing deals. It would seem that the vacancy rate could potentially be much higher for Vacation cabin...

Nick Delfin First single family home rental, how to plan for vacancy?
30 December 2019 | 2 replies

Hi everyone! I am new to bigger pockets and I a looking for some advice.I am looking to purchase my first single family home coming in 2020. I am looking to buy a home around 150k and rent it out.My biggest fear is ha...

Marie Eisley Failed interior insurance inspection due to illegal unit and vacancy
23 June 2023 | 7 replies

Hello BP, I purchased a legal 2-fam house in the Bronx (built in 1899) with an illegal attic unit that's a finished apartment with plans to househack and live in that unit and rent out the others. Right after closing ...

Erin Caldwell Wondering about vacancy rates for Air BnB in Tacoma, WA
25 September 2018 | 10 replies

Hi everyone!

We have a 2bed/1 bath craftsman home in Tacoma, Wa that we are considering doing short-term rentals in. It’s well maintained, has a beautiful yard, and is walking distance to bars and restaurants and a ...

Aaron T. What percent are you using for maintenance, vacancy, PM, etc???
20 December 2018 | 130 replies

I am using the BP rental calc to evaluate properties for potential rental performance. What numbers is everyone using for their expenses?I am using:Vacancy- 6%-8% this gives me one months rent at 8% or just enough to ...

Orlando Goodon Just closed on St. Croix USVI rental property!! Vacancy fear :(
29 July 2020 | 7 replies

This might be just the pandemic affect but I'm concerned that there might not be enough renters at the $3000/month price point on St. Croix. We need at least $2500 to cover costs. So we are seeking a $500/month cash f...

Orlando Goodon $300k US Virgin Islands house for Air BnB? Vacancy rate?
26 November 2021 | 15 replies

Found a house in st. Croix US Virgin Islands which is centrally located so not beachfront. It's in a private neighborhood. Simple single family single floor house. Sinking to spend 300000 on the house and then invest ...