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Occupancy Rate

Direct AnswerThe percentage of rental units that are currently occupied by paying tenants, calculated as occupied units divided by total available units. High occupancy rates indicate strong property management an

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The percentage of rental units that are currently occupied by paying tenants, calculated as occupied units divided by total available units. High occupancy rates indicate strong property management and market demand, while low rates signal problems that reduce cash flow.

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