Vacancy Rate Impact Calculator

See how vacancy erodes your rental income and find your property’s break-even point — the maximum vacancy rate it can sustain before cash flow turns negative.

How Much Vacancy Can Your Deal Absorb? Most investors estimate vacancy at 5% and move on. But break-even vacancy varies dramatically by property — and getting it wrong can turn a cash-flowing asset into a monthly liability. Learn how to stress-test your vacancy assumptions. See why the standard 5% vacancy assumption fails in most markets — and how to find your real number »
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