Definition§
Gross Possible Rent (GPR), also termed Potential Gross Income (PGI), is a financial measure used in the real estate industry to estimate the total rental income a property could generate if it were fully leased without any vacancies. GPR is a theoretical concept that assumes 100% occupancy and does not factor in potential rental income losses due to tenant turnover, lease expirations, or maintenance issues.
Examples§
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Residential Building: A residential building with 10 units each renting for $2,000 per month would have a GPR of $2,000 x 10 units x 12 months = $240,000 per year, assuming full occupancy.
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Commercial Property: An office building with space leased at $50,000 annually for each of its 20 units would represent a GPR of $50,000 x 20 units = $1,000,000 per year, assuming all units are always occupied.
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Mixed-Use Development: For a mixed-use property with 5 residential units renting at $1,500/month and 2 commercial spaces renting at $3,000/month, the GPR would be $1,500 x 5 x 12 + $3,000 x 2 x 12 = $90,000 + $72,000 = $162,000 per year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)§
Q1: Is Gross Possible Rent the same as actual rental income?
- No, Gross Possible Rent only represents the maximum potential rental income assuming the property is fully occupied. Actual rental income may be lower due to vacancies and other factors.
Q2: How is Gross Possible Rent useful for property investors?
- GPR helps investors estimate the maximum income potential of a property, which is crucial for making informed investment decisions and financial projections.
Q3: Does GPR consider property maintenance costs or other expenses?
- No, GPR purely focuses on the income side and does not factor in any operating expenses, maintenance costs, or other expenditures.
Q4: How does GPR differ from Net Operating Income (NOI)?
- GPR is the potential income from full occupancy, while NOI is the actual income minus operating expenses, thereby painting a more accurate financial picture.
Q5: Can GPR be used for appraisal purposes?
- Yes, GPR often serves as a starting point in property valuations, particularly in income approach appraisals.
Related Terms with Definitions§
- Net Operating Income (NOI): The actual income from a property after deducting operating expenses from GPR.
- Effective Gross Income (EGI): GPR adjusted for actual vacancy rates and rental losses.
- Vacancy Rate: The percentage of unoccupied units in a rental property, affecting the actual income.
- Rental Income: The actual income received from renting out a property.
- Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM): A metric used to evaluate rental properties, calculated by dividing the property’s purchase price by its gross rental income.
Online Resources§
- Investopedia: Rent Roll Overview
- National Apartment Association
- Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
References§
- Brueggeman, W. B., & Fisher, J. D. (2018). Real Estate Finance & Investments. McGraw-Hill Education.
- Geltner, D., Miller, N., Clayton, J., & Eichholtz, P. (2013). Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investments. South-Western Educational Publishing.
- Ling, D. C., & Archer, W. R. (2020). Real Estate Principles: A Value Approach. McGraw-Hill Education.
Suggested Books for Further Studies§
- The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, and Jay Papasan
- The Real Estate Wholesaling Bible by Than Merrill
- Real Estate Market Analysis: Methods and Applications by John M. Clapp and Stephen D. Messner
- Investing in Apartment Buildings: Create a Reliable Stream of Income and Build Long-Term Wealth by Matthew A. Martinez
