How can a property's vacancy rate impact its value?

A property's vacancy rate can significantly impact its value. A high vacancy rate can indicate a less desirable property or location, which can lower the property's value. On the other hand, a low vacancy rate can suggest a highly desirable property or location, potentially increasing the property's value. Additionally, the vacancy rate directly affects the property's income potential. A high vacancy rate means less income, while a low vacancy rate means more income, which can also influence the property's value.

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Build curiosity – in this stage, ask yourself these questions: Why does the property have such a high vacancy rate? Why is the owner choosing now to sell? Does the property have the potential to raise rent in the near future? Analyze the deal using the seller's numbers – in your spreadsheet, run a property analysis based on the numbers you have given in the Offering Memorandum. Most likely, you will have access to two sets of numbers: the current property income plus expenses and the proforma income plus expenses. Analyze the deal using historical operating data (a.k.a Annual Property Operating Data) – these financials include Property Rent Roll and Annual YTD Profit and Loss Statement. Analyze from a proforma perspective – in this stage, you look at the property as if you were already the owner of it. Begin by adding 12 months' worth of categories to your spreadsheet for projected income, expenses, capital expenditures and debt services.

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