What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?

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Mary Darr
5 years 7 months ago #27695 by Mary Darr
I have a question regarding rent increases with lease renewals. What is normal/typical/fair?
(i.e. 2-3% of base rent?, 6-10%? etc). Thank you!
5 years 7 months ago #27695 by Mary Darr
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Jessica Gonzalez
5 years 7 months ago #27696 by Jessica Gonzalez
Replied by Jessica Gonzalez on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
No increase. I lease mine at market rent
Therefore I don't have to worry about them moving out over a $10-$30 increase on rent. Even though they will pay more to relocate they still see it as a high increase. Making them want to move.
5 years 7 months ago #27696 by Jessica Gonzalez
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Cindy Duskey Harrison
5 years 7 months ago #27697 by Cindy Duskey Harrison
Replied by Cindy Duskey Harrison on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
Depending on if you are on price optimizer system some of mine have been as low as 1% to bring up the renewal to current market but others have been at 28% . Also depends on your market and demographics- cost of living raises average 3% now but social security has not seen an increase in awhile .
5 years 7 months ago #27697 by Cindy Duskey Harrison
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Eric Rivera
5 years 7 months ago #27698 by Eric Rivera
Replied by Eric Rivera on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
depends on occupancy and how far below they are on market.
5 years 7 months ago #27698 by Eric Rivera
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Johnny Schwartz
5 years 7 months ago #27699 by Johnny Schwartz
Replied by Johnny Schwartz on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
Anyone who suggests more than a 10% increase to bring them up to market is smoking crack.
In this economy I challenge you to find me any company/industry that is giving YEARLY raises of 5%+ let alone anywhere near 10.
I understand needing to match the market or depending on your ownership/occupancy/cash flow/mortgage situation slightly following the market... But this notion that the average human being in this country can afford the absolutely insane rent increases that most owners seem to think are appropriate/realistic is bullshit.
If a current tenant, who pays their rent on time and isn't the source of headaches or causes damages is willing to renew with a 2-4% increase you'd be a fool to not jump on that. If you need to raise them more than that to cover the properties costs I would argue that the asset isn't operating as efficiently as it could.
5 years 7 months ago #27699 by Johnny Schwartz
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Chris Finetto
5 years 7 months ago #27700 by Chris Finetto
Replied by Chris Finetto on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
As much as the market will bare! Seriously, I look at market rents and then factor in vacancy loss and turn costs. 1 month of vacancy is 8% of you NOI for that unit, lump that with make-ready costs and in most cases it’s cheaper to keep them in.
Sometimes, they are just too far below market and they have to go. In those situations, I generally have a face to face meeting and explain the economics. Delicate and gentle conversation. Give them adequate time to find housing and or figure out what they can afford. I do everything I can to keep them in the unit, usually better for all...
5 years 7 months ago #27700 by Chris Finetto
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Eileen Ortega Idp
5 years 7 months ago #27701 by Eileen Ortega Idp
Replied by Eileen Ortega Idp on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
I would recommend looking at your exposure. If you have 10 NTV's I wouldnt be aggressive with increases. When we are aggressive I give the Managers some bargaining power.
5 years 7 months ago #27701 by Eileen Ortega Idp
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Billy Aamodt
5 years 7 months ago #27702 by Billy Aamodt
Replied by Billy Aamodt on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
Generally our are 1.5 - 3%. Typically a $1400 1-bedroom sees a max $45 increase.
5 years 7 months ago #27702 by Billy Aamodt
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Paula Galbraith
5 years 7 months ago #27703 by Paula Galbraith
Replied by Paula Galbraith on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
Depends on market. I've seen 10% - 13% in some markets, 8% - 9% in others and 4% - 5% in soft markets or where expiration management by the team has been poor.
5 years 7 months ago #27703 by Paula Galbraith
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Nadeen Green
5 years 7 months ago #27704 by Nadeen Green
Replied by Nadeen Green on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
Depends as well on whether the rental arrangement is Multifamily or private (such as an individual renting out their home).
5 years 7 months ago #27704 by Nadeen Green
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Bianca Carlson
5 years 7 months ago #27705 by Bianca Carlson
Replied by Bianca Carlson on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
Depends on market, but on the north shore of Boston we're seeing 3-4.5%. At my property I'm doing a 2.25% increase because they were rented at market already
5 years 7 months ago #27705 by Bianca Carlson
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Lindsay Monteith Stallworth
5 years 7 months ago #27706 by Lindsay Monteith Stallworth
Replied by Lindsay Monteith Stallworth on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
4% is pretty normal
5 years 7 months ago #27706 by Lindsay Monteith Stallworth
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Lisa Rodriquez Spaulding
5 years 7 months ago #27707 by Lisa Rodriquez Spaulding
Replied by Lisa Rodriquez Spaulding on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
Depending on market 3-5%
5 years 7 months ago #27707 by Lisa Rodriquez Spaulding
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Summerchase At Riverchase
5 years 7 months ago #27708 by Summerchase At Riverchase
Replied by Summerchase At Riverchase on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
4% for 12 month renewals and 6% for shorter renewals, unless of course they're already at market.
5 years 7 months ago #27708 by Summerchase At Riverchase
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Shanna McFaddin
5 years 7 months ago #27709 by Shanna McFaddin
Replied by Shanna McFaddin on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
Depends on the property, location, condition, market and laws. As a portfolio manager, I have to evaluate too many variables to give you a clear cut answer... but the best answer I can give you is, What will the market bear without vacating? I suggest you start doing weekly market surveys of your area, to know determine your answer.
5 years 7 months ago #27709 by Shanna McFaddin
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Ellen Hoffman
5 years 7 months ago #27710 by Ellen Hoffman
Replied by Ellen Hoffman on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
3%
5 years 7 months ago #27710 by Ellen Hoffman
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Tanya Weatherly-Strauss
5 years 7 months ago #27711 by Tanya Weatherly-Strauss
Replied by Tanya Weatherly-Strauss on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
I am doing 5% currently I have a property that we r renovating and so far so good and I’m only offering new blinds and a cpt clean on below mkt move up to mkt I’ll renovate ur entire unit they r happy with 5% as they see all we have done to date
5 years 7 months ago #27711 by Tanya Weatherly-Strauss
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Robbyn Golden
5 years 7 months ago #27712 by Robbyn Golden
Replied by Robbyn Golden on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
What is the market doing around you? 5% is the norm.
5 years 7 months ago #27712 by Robbyn Golden
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Ellen Hoffman
5 years 7 months ago #27713 by Ellen Hoffman
Replied by Ellen Hoffman on topic What is a normal/typical/fair rent increase?
I thought it was 3%?
5 years 7 months ago #27713 by Ellen Hoffman