What site is best for calculating the cost of your rental property? How do you factor in so many variables(vacancy rates, market rate, appreciation, etc) to be able to see your long term financial returns?

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I generally just use Zillow to see market rates in the area

Define your variables and just construct a financial projection. Include expenses etc

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Just assume some conservative numbers at the start.

5% vacancy
3% appreciation
Market rate - look up comps on Zillow
Depending on property - 3-5% maintenance
Management fee? Can be 8% or manage yourself.

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I was thinking the vacancy rate would be closer to 10%, but i can see how that could be closer to 5% if planned

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