Effective Vacancy Rate
Actual vacancy loss as a percentage of gross potential rent.
Example Result
Sample DataBased on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.
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Vacancy Loss / Gross Potential Rent x 100
What This Means
A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a effective vacancy rate of 5.00% at Purchase (Month 0). Tracking your actual vacancy rate against your projection helps refine future analyses. If you consistently assume 5% but experience 8%, you need to adjust your models or improve your tenant retention strategies.
Where This Value Comes From
Effective Vacancy Rate is not entered directly — it is calculated from Vacancy Loss and Gross Potential Rent. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.
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Tracking your actual vacancy rate against your projection helps refine future analyses. If you consistently assume 5% but experience 8%, you need to adjust your models or improve your tenant retention strategies.
Detailed Explanation
The Effective Vacancy Rate shows the actual vacancy loss percentage. While often set as an assumption, comparing it against market data validates your projections.
Example
Based on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.
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