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Vacancy Loss Annual

Annual income lost to vacancy.

Example Result

Sample Data
$1,710

Based on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.

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Vacancy Loss Annual Formula

Gross Potential Rent x Vacancy Rate
$34,200 x 5.00%
$1,710

What This Means

A sample property priced at $385,000 with $2,850/month rent has a vacancy loss annual of $1,710. Every month a unit sits empty, you lose rent AND still pay the mortgage and expenses. Even small changes in vacancy rate significantly impact cash flow. Understanding vacancy loss helps you budget conservatively.

Where This Value Comes From

Vacancy Loss Annual is not entered directly — it is calculated from Gross Potential Rent. See the formula breakdown above and the detailed inputs below.

Calculated From

Vacancy Loss Annual is calculated using these inputs:

Gross Potential Rent
Total annual rental income assuming full occupancy.
$34,200

Used to Calculate

Vacancy Loss Annual is used as an input for these calculations:

Effective Gross Income
Income Metrics
$32,490
Effective Vacancy Rate
Expense Metrics
5.00%

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Why It Matters

Every month a unit sits empty, you lose rent AND still pay the mortgage and expenses. Even small changes in vacancy rate significantly impact cash flow. Understanding vacancy loss helps you budget conservatively.

Detailed Explanation

Vacancy Loss is the annual income you forgo due to units being unoccupied. It is calculated as a percentage of gross potential rent based on the expected vacancy rate for the market and property type.

Example

Sample Result
$1,710

Based on a sample $385,000 property with $2,850/month rent, 20% down, 7% interest rate.

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