Rental Vacancy Loss Calculator
Effective gross income after vacancy allowance.
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Results
- Potential annual rent
- $24,000.00
- Vacancy loss
- $1,680.00
- Effective gross income
- $22,320.00
- Effective monthly income
- $1,860.00
Quick answer
Effective gross income is potential rent reduced by an expected vacancy and credit loss rate, typically 5-10% depending on the market.
EGI = potential rent x (1 - vacancy rate)
How to use the Rental Vacancy Loss Calculator
- 1Enter monthly rent per unit and the number of units.
- 2Enter a realistic vacancy rate for your market (check comparable properties).
- 3Use the effective gross income figure in your cap rate or cash flow analysis.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Monthly potential rent2000 $
- Number of units1
- Vacancy rate7 %
Results
- Potential annual rent$24,000.00
- Vacancy loss$1,680.00
- Effective gross income$22,320.00
- Effective monthly income$1,860.00
Frequently asked questions
What's a typical vacancy rate?
Often 5-10% in stable markets, but can be higher in seasonal or oversupplied areas.
Does this include bad debt?
You can bundle a credit loss allowance into the same vacancy rate for underwriting purposes.
About this calculator
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