Multifamily Minute Reader Reflections: How Will You Address Vacancy in 2023?
We asked our 40,000 readers for their best ideas to combat climbing vacancy this year. Here's what they said.
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Survey Results
Participants had the option to choose multiple answers, and the top choice says a lot. More than two-thirds of respondents said that getting lower-cost financing would help them withstand any changes in vacancy.
That says to me that many owners know a vacancy rise is coming. And while there's a lot an investor or operator can do to fight it, it's best to plan for the worst and lower your costs any way you can. Looking at new financing is a great way to do that.
The table below has the full results.
Response | Percent of Respondents |
|---|---|
Look at lower-cost financing | 69% |
Communicate more with current residents | 61% |
Offer renewal incentives | 54% |
Evaluate current marketing efforts | 40% |
Upgrade units and/or amenities | 29% |
Hold more community events | 4% |
Other | 4% |
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