Gross Monthly Rent

Total rent collected before any deductions or reserves.

Definition

The headline rent number — what your tenant pays each month. This is the starting point of the cashflow waterfall, but it is NOT your income. Vacancy, management, maintenance, capex, insurance, and taxes all come out before you see a dollar of cashflow.

Formula

Gross Rent = Lease amount per month

How Kaison Uses This

Sourced from your target_monthly_rent input. Compared against rent comps.

Example

Lease at $1,650/mo → Gross Rent = $1,650

Pro Tip

Always underwrite to the midpoint of your rent comp range, not the top.

Related Terms

Vacancy Reserve

Reserve for months the unit sits empty — default 8% of gross rent.

Effective Gross Income (EGI)

Gross rent minus vacancy — the realistic income baseline.

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