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Est. NOI ≈ Gross rent × 50%
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The 50% Rule for Rental Operating Expenses

The 50% rule estimates that about half of a rental's gross rent goes to operating expenses. Here's how it works, where it comes from, and when it misleads.

October 21, 20265 min read

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Vacancy loss = Gross rent × Vacancy rate
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Vacancy Rate: How Empty Months Change Rental Income

A vacancy allowance turns scheduled rent into realistic income. Here's how vacancy rates are calculated, how turnover drives them, and how much they move cash flow.

October 21, 20265 min read