What Percentage Do You Use For Maintenance?

Just curious as what percentage you investors use for maintenance? Would 4% of the rental income be sufficient to put away per month? Thanks.

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  • Medusa5217th January, 2005

    variable-one property I did all new kit cab,copper plumbing-indestructable tile floor new carpet paint new wall 115v outlets new switches and light fixtures,new room and gutters . took 3-4 months to do after work myself and 10k in materials-there was zero maintenance for 5 years now- it also got a furnace and w.h.---all material was home depot grade-but new- hope this helps

  • edmeyer17th January, 2005

    This might depend on the type of property and its condition. I usually calculate about 11% for duplexes and triplexes. I once owned an 8 unit building that was closer to 30%. Maintenance and repairs associated with turnovers is extremely costly. Your 4% may be OK for a SFR that is in good condition.

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