Calculadora de Pérdida por Vacancia — Fórmula

Understanding Vacancy Loss

Vacancy loss is the rental income you forgo when units sit empty between tenants. It is one of the largest controllable expenses in property management.

Formula

Annual Vacancy Loss = Daily Rent x Total Vacant Days

Where:

  • Daily Rent = Monthly Rent / 30
  • Total Vacant Days = Average Days Per Turnover x Number of Turnovers

    • Reducing Vacancy

  • Begin marketing 60 days before lease expiration
  • Offer competitive renewal terms to retain good tenants
  • Streamline the make-ready process (target 7-10 days)
  • Price units correctly for the market
  • Consider slight rent reductions over extended vacancy

    • Industry Benchmarks

  • Professional management target: 3-5% vacancy rate
  • National average for residential: approximately 6-7%
  • Every day of vacancy costs you money, so speed matters during turnovers

    • Ejemplo Resuelto

    A 4-unit property renting at $2,000/month with 2 turnovers per year averaging 25 vacant days each.

    1. Daily rent: $2,000 / 30 = $66.67
    2. Total vacant days: 25 x 2 = 50
    3. Annual vacancy loss: $66.67 x 50 = $3,333
    4. Gross potential income: $2,000 x 12 x 4 = $96,000
    5. Vacancy rate: $3,333 / $96,000 = 3.5%
    6. Effective gross income: $96,000 - $3,333 = $92,667