Maintenance Reserve Calculator
Use this free Maintenance Reserve calculator to make better property management decisions. Enter your values below to get instant results.
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How to Use This Calculator
- 1 Enter property value
- 2 Enter property age
- 3 Calculate 1-2% annual reserve
- 4 Adjust for condition and type
- 5 Set monthly contribution
Example Calculation
$320K property, 15 years old
Inputs:
- Value: $320,000
- Age: 15 years
- Condition: Average
Result:
Reserve: $4,800-6,400/year ($400-533/month)
Important Considerations
- • New properties may need less initially
- • Deferred maintenance catches up expensively
- • Climate affects maintenance needs
Frequently Asked Questions
1-2% of value annually. Older properties need more. This is routine maintenance, separate from CapEx.
HVAC servicing, plumbing repairs, appliance fixes, pest control, landscaping, minor repairs. Not major replacements (that's CapEx).
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