Skip to content
Two investors reviewing resources on a laptop

Get industry-leading resources — for free

Unlock resources for every investing strategy and stage with a free account.

By continuing, you agree to BiggerPockets LLC's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
General Real Estate Investing
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

User Stats

6
Posts
4
Votes
Jianlan Sheng
4
Votes |
6
Posts

Long term rental vacancy vs. market rent

Jianlan Sheng
Posted

Hi I have just moved out of my previous house, which is a 5Bedroom 4.5 Bathroom in a premium location. Im wondering how long is a normal range of time for a high-end market long term lease to be in place, like rent for $10k per month ? I had someone almost signed the lease one week after listing, then it falls off, it feels like forever to me now. Im wondering how you balance the vacancy and the market rent. Would you lower your rent to lower than market price to get more vacancy ? at which point would you do so ?Thank you in advance 

Most Popular Reply

User Stats

13,773
Posts
19,912
Votes
Joe Villeneuve
#5 All Forums Contributor
  • Plymouth, MI
19,912
Votes |
13,773
Posts
Joe Villeneuve
#5 All Forums Contributor
  • Plymouth, MI
Replied

There is no magic number.  Each market/area is different based on too many factors to list here.  The best way to get your answer is to analyze the rental comp history in the immediate area of, and the same size as, your property.  That history will tell you how long it took to place a tenant for your house based on the rent.

Loading replies...