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Nevada Vacancy Loss Calculator

Vacancy is one of the biggest drags on rental property returns. This calculator shows the true cost of empty units in Nevada — pre-filled with Nevada average rents ($1,518/mo) and vacancy rate (8.1%).

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Property Income(Nevada defaults)

Vacancy Assumptions(Nevada defaults)

Operating Expenses

Nevada Market Context

Avg Cap Rate

5.5%

Median Price

$455K

Property Tax

0.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Local Factors

  • -No state income tax and low property taxes attract investors
  • -Las Vegas market is highly cyclical and sensitive to tourism/hospitality employment
  • -AB 486 rent cap law limits annual rent increases to 5% for certain properties

Total Vacancy Cost

$7,402

$617/mo lost

Moderate
Gross Potential Income$72,864
Lost Rent (Vacancy)−$5,902
Turnover Costs−$1,500
Effective Gross Income$66,962
NOI (with vacancy)$23,462
NOI (0% vacancy)$30,864
Vacant Unit-Months/yr3.9
Vacancy Impact on NOI24.0%
Vacancy Cost$7,402
Net Income (after vacancy)$23,462
Vacancy Loss$5,902
Turnover Costs$1,500
Operating Expenses$42,000

What does this mean?

A vacancy rate of 7–12% is above average. This could indicate a soft rental market, above-market rents, or properties that need updates. Investigate whether rent adjustments or improvements could reduce turnover.

Understanding Vacancy Loss

Vacancy loss is the income you don't collect when units sit empty between tenants. It's the gap between what a property could earn at full occupancy (Gross Potential Rent) and what it actually collects.

Vacancy Loss = Gross Potential Rent x Vacancy Rate

What vacancy rate should you use? Most lenders underwrite 5-8% for stabilized multifamily. Nevada averages around 8.1%. Your actual rate depends on local market conditions, property condition, and management quality.

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