Is There Opportunity In Vacancy?

It doesnt matter what kind of asset you own

It doesnt matter what kind of asset you own. Whether its commercial or residential, if you are high in debt, it almost seems impossible to lower your rent just to solve your vacancy problem. Unlike those lower in debt, its difficult to compete with other rental properties in the market because the rents simply do not produce enough income to pay for your debt and for the maintenance of your rental property. So, how do you earn from your vacancy when youre high debt?

To begin with, do a little research about your competitors especially the one closest to your rental property. Ask how much they charge for their monthly rent without telling them that you run the same type of rental property business. Doing this will help you get an idea of just how much you need to lower your rent. However, before you proceed on slashing the price off your property, make sure it doesnt leave you at a great loss. To do this, you need to review your financial records in order to see just how much you can cut from your rent without leaving you penniless. Advisably, a 10% lower price than your next door competitor is desirable. In this manner, you create a demand among potential tenants to go for your rental property.

Another option you can take is to sell your property but before you do, consider the time. Ask yourself Is this the best time to sell my property? Check the market rate for properties. If the demand is high that means its the perfect time to sell as this allows you to get more profit than selling it when there is low demand.

Finally, check the number of vacancies in your property. Chances are, if youre property does not have plenty of vacancy, it might just be the right time to sell it especially with very little properties available in the market to own and run a property rental business. Also, you need to make sure that the cash flow is stable if you want it sold out at the soonest possible time.

Therefore when you are faced with the dilemma of vacancy in your rental property, make sure you know what to do. Study your competitors and your finances to see if you can at least mark down the price of your rental property. And if this doesnt help, it may be time to sell your property but remember to make the most of it. Make sure you get the best deal for the value of your rental property.

by: Henry Drake

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